The President of the General Ports Authority, Omar bin Talal Hariri, explained that the launch of the PCS is part of MAWANI’s effort to channel technology to serve the maritime transport system, raise the efficiency of the operational performance of the Saudi port network, and facilitate procedures. The PCS aims to provide more than 250 electronic services in the Authority’s Saudi ports. The PCS, which was launched on the side
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Port of San Diego Introduces Zero-Emissions Equipment
The Port of San Diego has completed the initial installation of electrical infrastructure to support zero-emissions equipment operation. Leading the initiative is SSA Marine, introducing a 55,000-pound capacity Wiggins Yard eBull battery electric forklift at the terminal. Named “The Carrillo,” this forklift is one of the largest zero-emissions heavy-duty forklifts in the US, capable of lifting up to 25 metric tonnes. The purchase of this equipment received partial funding from
Mozambican Ports Experience 12.3% Increase in Cargo Handling in 2023
Mozambique’s ports saw a significant uptick in cargo handling in 2023, totaling over 63,000 tons, marking a notable 12.3% increase compared to the previous year. According to data obtained by Lusa, nearly half of this traffic flowed through the port of Maputo. The report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance highlighted the contrasting performances of various ports. Maputo, the country’s largest port, handled more than 31.2 thousand tons of
India, Mozambique, Tanzania Joint Maritime Exercise Set for March 2024
Indian Naval ships INS Tir and INS Sujata are gearing up to participate in the second edition of the India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise, scheduled from March 21 to 29, 2024. The inaugural edition of the IMT TRILAT exercise took place in October 2022, featuring participation from INS Tarkash alongside the Tanzanian and Mozambique Navies. The upcoming exercise will be conducted in two phases. The harbor phase,
Mozambique: LAM launches new cargo aircraft
Mozambique Airlines (LAM) has debuted its latest addition to the fleet, a Boeing 737-300F cargo aircraft, aimed at fortifying the airline’s cargo operations. With a hauling capacity of 17 tonnes, this move is expected to bolster LAM’s cargo handling capabilities by 69 percent. Speaking at the ceremony introducing the new cargo service in Maputo, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Amilton Alissone (MTC), hailed the investment in the cargo aircraft
Mozambique: LAM’s first cargo plane to start operating from March 25th
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is set to inaugurate its first cargo operations starting March 25th, utilizing a newly acquired Boeing 737-300F aircraft, as announced by the company’s general director to Lusa. With an investment of US$3 million (€2.74 million) in this venture, LAM aims to bolster its logistics capabilities. Primarily catering to domestic cargo needs and serving routes to South Africa and Tanzania, the introduction of the Boeing 737-300F
LAM to Expand Routes to Dubai and China Amid Restructuring Efforts
LAM, Mozambique’s state airline, is gearing up to introduce regular flights to Dubai and Guangzhou, China, by July, announced Theunis Crous, the airline’s general director. The move comes as part of LAM’s strategic plans to broaden its international network. Crous expressed optimism about the upcoming launches, stating, “We hope to launch flights to Dubai and Guangzhou within the next three months – in June or July.” He highlighted the airline’s
US Backs Lobito Corridor Railway with Record Investment
In February of this year, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced groundbreaking financing to bolster the Lobito Corridor—a transformative 1,300-km railway linking Angola’s Port of Lobito with southern DRC and northwestern Zambia. This initiative, supported by a consortium including the European Commission, African Development Bank, and Africa Finance Corporation, has already secured nearly $1 billion, marking the largest joint investment by the U.S. and EU in Africa in
LME plans to list Saudi Port as a copper and zinc delivery point
The London Metal Exchange (LME) plans to list Jeddah, a Saudi Arabian Red Sea port city, as a new delivery point for copper and zinc subject to consultation on a technical change to the LME’s warehouse location framework, it said on Tuesday. The warehouses, registered with the LME, the world’s largest and oldest metals trading venue, are usually located in areas of net metals consumption or top transit hubs such
4 Railway Projects to Watch in West Africa
With West Africa’s population surpassing 450 million and its vast oil, gas and critical mineral resources being put into production, the region has experienced steady economic growth at an average annual rate of 6% over the last decade. Projected infrastructure needs indicate a necessary annual investment of approximately $180 billion by 2025. Vital to this development are ongoing railway projects aimed at supporting the region’s economic growth, facilitating the transport