Uganda Airlines has announced the expansion of its routes to Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare, aiming to strengthen its market position and boost revenue. The airline revealed the decision on Wednesday, highlighting its goal to enhance fleet utilization. However, some critics have raised concerns about the new destinations being commercially risky grey markets. According to the East African, the Abuja service is set to launch on September 12, 2024, with Lusaka
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Tanzania Modernizes Transportation with New Electric Trains from South Korea
Tanzania is rapidly modernizing its transportation infrastructure with several initiatives, including the purchase of two new electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains from South Korea. This addition follows the acquisition of an EMU in April, bringing the total number of EMUs in the country to three. The new electric trains are scheduled to be commissioned by the end of the month. A report by East African revealed that Tanzania has acquired the
Major Developments at Dar es Salaam Port to Transform East African Trade
The rapid transformation of the quayside in Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam, is set to significantly alter trading patterns in East Africa. After DP World’s concession win last October, a consortium led by India’s largest port operator, Adani Ports, has also been approved to develop a terminal at Dar es Salaam. Adani has been granted a 30-year concession to operate Dar’s Container Terminal 2, which features four berths and
Kenya and Netherlands Forge Partnership for Cool-Logistics Corridor
Kenya has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to establish a cool-logistics corridor, aiming to bolster perishable exports and stimulate economic growth. Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen highlighted the significance of the MoU, emphasizing its role in facilitating private investment in cool-logistics infrastructure tailored for transporting fresh produce by sea. The collaboration promises to be a boon for Kenya’s horticultural exporters, potentially doubling or tripling
Ethiopian Airlines launches new service to Warsaw
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest network operating carrier, is excited to announce the launch of new four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens. The inaugural flight is scheduled as of June 16, 2024, expanding the airline’s European destinations to 24. The new route, ET 764 from Addis Ababa to Warsaw via Athens, will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Return flight ET 765 from Warsaw to Addis
World Bank Grants Transform Tanzania-Zambia Trade Corridor
The World Bank has allocated $270 million in grants to Tanzania and Zambia to bolster commercial and transportation ties between the two countries. This funding, part of the six-year Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience project, aims to enhance the effectiveness, accessibility, and climate resilience of key regional trade routes in eastern and southern Africa. Focused primarily on the Dar es Salaam corridor, a critical route facilitating trade between Tanzania and
Tanzania Ports Authority Slashes Fees, Boosting Zambia Trade
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) recently announced a significant reduction in wharfage rates for containerized cargo bound for Zambia, cutting costs by over 50%. This move, confirmed by Zambia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics on April 6, 2024, is poised to greatly enhance the ease of doing business in Zambia. The lowered port charges at key Tanzanian ports such as Dar es Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara mark a pivotal step
Ethiopian Airlines Starts Daily Flights to Angola
Ethiopian Airlines has increased the frequency of its flights to Luanda from three times a week to once a day. The move is expected to support intra-African connectivity. Ethiopian Airlines has maintained a presence in Angola for over four decades, initiating its first flight in June 1986. Currently, the airline operates international passenger and cargo services to more than 130 destinations worldwide. Angola’s aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth. In
Tanzania Port Authority Reduces Wharfage Port Charges to Boost Trade with Zambia
The Tanzania Port Authority has recently announced a significant reduction in Wharfage Port Charges for containerized cargo bound for Zambia, slashing rates by over 50%. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on businesses and enhance the efficiency of trade operations. Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has expressed satisfaction with this decision, noting its potential to stimulate trade between Tanzania and Zambia. He emphasized that the lowered charges
Uganda Extends Electronic Cargo Tracking System to South Sudan
Uganda is set to expand its Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) to South Sudan, aiming to tackle diversion, dumping, and theft of goods destined for Juba from ports in Mombasa and Dar es Salaam. Commissioner General Africano Mande of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and his Ugandan counterpart, John Musinguzi, recently convened in Kampala to discuss implementing a cargo monitoring system between the two nations. South Sudan has engaged