The CEO of Traxtion Africa, which operates the continent’s largest rolling-stock fleet, predicts a transformation in Africa’s biggest freight rail market with the imminent involvement of private operators. James Holley revealed that the South African government is on the verge of releasing a rail network statement, setting out rules for private rail participation, following public consultation. Speaking at an infrastructure conference in Johannesburg, Holley emphasized the significance of this step,
Author: Constance Makungu
Tanzania Seeks Egyptian Investment for Dar es Salaam Port Expansion
The Tanzanian government is actively engaging Egyptian investors to undertake the construction of three additional berths at the Dar es Salaam port, aiming to enhance efficiency at the country’s primary maritime hub. The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) plans to construct berths 12, 13, 14, and 15 to accommodate the increasing cargo volumes at the port, driven by strategic projects and improved economic activities in neighboring countries. TPA Director General, Mr.
DRC grants traffic rights to Qatar Airways
The Qatari airline, Qatar Airways, has obtained traffic rights in Congolese airspace and could begin serving the DRC during the year 2024, the Congolese authorities announced on Tuesday March 5. The convention was signed in Doha, Qatar, during the visit of the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi to the Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. “As for the agreement that we signed to grant traffic rights to Qatar Airways, we
Cargo ship attacked by Houthis sinks off Yemen Coast
A cargo ship has sunk two weeks after being attacked by Houthis in the Gulf of Aden. Yemen’s government said the Rubymar was drifting and taking on water for days before it sank. It is the first ship to have been sunk by the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen since they began targeting vessels in the Red Sea. The ship was reportedly carrying fertilisers and experts say the sinking risks “an
Chennai Railway Factory Unveils Luxurious Premium Rail Coach
The Chennai Railway Factory has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in the realm of train travel with the unveiling of a new premium rail coach. This new coach promises to redefine the passenger experience by offering luxurious amenities previously unseen in traditional train compartments. Equipped with modern features such as attached bathrooms and conference rooms, this premium rail coach represents a significant leap forward in terms of comfort and convenience for
Menzies Aviation Partners with South African Airways for Cargo Terminal Operations
Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services company, has been selected by South African Airways (SAA) to manage all SAA Cargo terminal operations at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, and Port Elizabeth International Airport. The appointment, initiated on December 1, 2022, with operations beginning in Cape Town, marks a significant step in SAA’s restructuring process post-business rescue. Professor John Lamola, SAA’s chairperson and CEO, emphasized
Durban’s Air Cargo Market Sees Revival Amidst Airline Resurgence
Durban’s air cargo industry is experiencing a gradual resurgence, with a 55% recovery in business attributed to the return of international and domestic airlines. This resurgence has resulted in a 67% rebound in network traffic at King Shaka International Airport. Since April 2022, the Dube TradePort Cargo Terminal has processed 10,997 tonnes of cargo, marking a 31% increase from the previous year. Ricardo Isaac, Senior Manager of Cargo Development and
Ethiopian Airlines May Build e-Commerce Cargo Terminal In Nigeria
Still basking in the euphoria of building the first ever e-commerce cargo terminal in Africa in its Addis Ababa hub, Ethiopian Airlines may consider replicating a similar feat in Nigeria, Africa most populous country. Speaking at the inauguration of the of the e-commerce terminal in Addis Ababa, Group Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew said the newly constructed e-commerce logistics hub was built by Ethiopian Airlines Group to facilitate
Ethiopian Airlines Embraces the Single Africa Air Transport Market for Continental Connectivity
Lemma Yadecha Gudeta, the Group Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO) of Ethiopian Airlines, highlighted the significance of the Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) in enhancing air connectivity across the continent. In an interview in Addis Ababa, Yadecha Gudeta emphasized that SAATM, as an African Union (AU) initiative aimed at establishing a free airspace in Africa, presents a pivotal opportunity for African airlines to thrive. Ethiopian Airlines has been at the
Nigeria’s export doors open to South Africa, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Kenya
Nigeria would begin selling some of its products to some of the regional markets with which it has had relatively loose economic ties. The West African country has officially green-lit the sale of locally produced goods to South Africa, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Kenya. Exportation is scheduled to commence by April under an initiative from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). A report seen in the Nigerian newspaper The Punch