Angolan President João Lourenço has inaugurated the first phase of the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal, a major development in the country’s oil and gas logistics infrastructure. The terminal will bolster Angola’s energy trade and enhance national oil company Sonangol’s fuel storage capacity. The terminal features 29 storage tanks with a combined capacity of 580,000 cubic meters for gasoline, diesel, and gas. A 1,700-meter jetty allows the facility to accommodate
Category: Ports & Terminals
AD Ports Group Launches $250M Investment to Modernize Luanda Terminal and Logistics Hub
AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has officially commenced the long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and logistics business in Luanda, Angola. In partnership with Angolan firms Unicargas and Multiparques, the initiative aims to modernize port operations and strengthen regional trade networks. The Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, Angola’s largest port, handles 76% of the country’s container and general cargo, serving
Eiffage Secures €100 Million Contract to Expand DRC’s Port of Matadi
French civil engineering firm Eiffage has been awarded a contract to renovate and expand the container terminal at the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Port of Matadi. The contract, valued at over €100 million, was secured through Eiffage’s subsidiary, Eiffage Génie Civil Marine. Located 150km upstream from the mouth of the Congo River, the Port of Matadi is the DRC’s primary port, handling 90% of the country’s container imports,
Port of Maputo Begins $164 Million Expansion to Boost Capacity and Trade
Construction has commenced on the $164 million expansion of the Port of Maputo’s container terminal, a project set to double its annual capacity from 255,000 TEUs to 530,000 TEUs. DP World and the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) announced the launch of Phase 1 of the two-year project in a joint statement on Monday. The expansion, undertaken by Shafa Construções, EA, Limitada, will significantly enhance the port’s efficiency and competitiveness
DP World and NSW Ports Invest A$400 Million to Expand Port Botany Rail Terminal
DP World and NSW Ports have announced a joint A$400 million investment to expand the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney, significantly increasing its annual rail capacity from 400,000 TEUs to 1 million TEUs. The expansion will include five new rail sidings designed to accommodate 600-meter-long regional trains. Construction is set to begin in June and will take two years to complete. Nicolaj Noes, Executive Vice President of DP
Eiffage Wins €100 Million Contract for Matadi Port Container Terminal Expansion
The French construction company Eiffage has secured a €100 million contract for the renovation and expansion of the Container Terminal at the Port of Matadi in Kongo Central, located in the southwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement was made through a press release from the company on Monday, January 20, 2025. “Eiffage, through its marine civil engineering subsidiary, has been awarded the contract for the
Port of Maputo Embarks on Expansion to Boost Capacity and Sustainability
The Port of Maputo is set to begin its ambitious container and coal terminal expansion projects in the first half of this year. These initiatives are central to the operational upgrades envisioned under the extended concession agreement granted to Sociedade de Desenvolvimento do Porto de Maputo (MPDC), the port’s managing entity. According to MPDC, the expansion aims to solidify the Port of Maputo’s role as a critical hub for trade
South African Ports Begin 2025 with Improved Efficiency Amid Regional Challenges
Port operations in South Africa have started the year on a positive note, marked by significant improvements in efficiency and infrastructure. Maersk Line has reported an enhanced operational environment, with no waiting times, low terminal and yard density, ample depot capacity, and better equipment availability. Cape Town, a critical hub for exporters, has benefited from minimal wind stoppages during what has so far been a mild southeasterly windy season. These
Port of Maputo Demonstrates Resilience with 30.9 Million Tonnes Handled in 2024
The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced a total cargo volume of 30.9 million tonnes handled in 2024. While this marks a slight 1% decrease from the previous year, the Port of Maputo’s performance underscores its resilience and adaptability amidst significant logistical challenges. MPDC’s direct operations showed strong growth, handling 14.2 million tonnes, a 14% increase compared to 2023. Road freight volumes saw notable growth, rising by 11% from
CMA CGM-Eurogate Partnership for Hamburg Port Expansion Falls Through
A proposed partnership between French shipping giant CMA CGM and German port operator Eurogate to develop a new terminal in Hamburg has reportedly collapsed, according to shipping analyst Alphaliner. The collaboration centered on the Westerweiterung project, a 24-hectare expansion of Eurogate’s Burchardkai facility aimed at significantly increasing the port’s capacity. While Hamburg officials had encouraged Eurogate to partner with a shipping line for the project, negotiations with CMA CGM failed