Transnet Seeks Private Partners to Boost Efficiency and Investment at Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal South Africa’s port and rail freight parastatal, Transnet, has officially issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to kickstart the selection of a private-sector partner for its Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal (RBDBT) Private-Sector Participation (PSP) project. The RFQ marks a key milestone in Transnet’s “Reinvent for Growth Strategy”, demonstrating the organisation’s readiness to engage the
Category: Ports & Terminals
Maersk Positioned to Take Control of Panama’s Port of Balboa
Maersk Set to Expand Influence at Panama’s Port of Balboa Following Supreme Court Ruling Against HutchisonMaersk, the Danish shipping giant, is poised to assume control of the Port of Balboa in Panama City, marking a significant expansion of its influence in global maritime trade. While Maersk may no longer hold the top spot as the largest container line by TEU capacity, gaining operational control at Balboa would give it sway
Durban Car Terminal Handles First Shipment of Lepas Vehicles in South Africa
Durban Car Terminal Offloads First Batch of Chinese Lepas Vehicles, Boosting Automotive Trade in South AfricaThe Port of Durban’s Car Terminal has successfully offloaded 500 new Lepas vehicles from the MV Siem Curie, marking the debut of the Chinese automotive brand in the South African market. Lepas, a brand fully owned by the Chery Group, represents a new entrant in South Africa’s automotive sector, bringing fresh competition and consumer choice.
Marsa Maroc to Manage Port of Monrovia in Major West Africa Expansion
Marsa Maroc Signs Deal to Operate Liberia’s Port of Monrovia from 2026, Expands African Footprint Marsa Maroc has signed an agreement with the National Port Authority of Liberia to manage the Port of Monrovia starting in the first half of 2026. The agreement marks a significant step in the Casablanca-listed operator’s African expansion strategy, as it deepens its presence across West and East Africa. Infrastructure Upgrade and Terminal Development Under
Morocco to Launch Nador West Med Port as Second Major Mediterranean Deepwater Hub
Morocco Set to Open Nador West Med Port in Q4, Expanding Mediterranean Trade and Energy Capacity Morocco is preparing to bring its second Mediterranean deepwater port, Nador West Med, into operation in the fourth quarter of this year, marking a major step in expanding the country’s maritime and logistics capacity. The new port is designed to build on the global success of Tanger Med, which is currently the largest port
Lekki Deep Sea Port Emerges as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Trade Hub
Lekki Deep Sea Port Handles $9.3 Billion in Trade, Cementing Status as Nigeria’s Second-Largest Port Nigeria’s Lekki Deep Sea Port has recorded approximately 13.46 trillion naira in combined imports and exports over the first nine months of 2025, equivalent to around $9.3 billion at current exchange rates. This achievement positions the port as the country’s second-largest in trade value, a remarkable feat for a facility that only began commercial operations
South African Investors Back $600 Million Dry Port to Ease Congo’s Mineral Trade Bottleneck
South African Firms to Invest $600m in DRC Dry Port to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports South African private equity firms and lenders plan to invest $600 million in debt and equity to build a major dry port in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aimed at reducing severe congestion on one of Africa’s busiest mineral export routes. Yellowstone, a South African group that has secured a 20-year concession to
Tanzania to Begin Construction of $10 Billion Bagamoyo Port After a Decade of Delays
Tanzania Launches Bagamoyo Port Project to Boost Trade and Regional Maritime Capacity Tanzania is set to begin construction of a new port in the country’s east this December, ending more than a decade of delays caused by government objections to the initial contract terms with foreign developers. The Bagamoyo port, part of a larger special economic zone initiative that includes industrial parks as well as rail and road connections, is
AD Ports Invests USD 1.5 Billion to Strengthen Africa’s Maritime and Logistics Infrastructure
AD Ports Announces USD 1.5 Billion Investment in African Maritime Trade and Logistics Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports), a leading global logistics and port management company, has invested USD 1.5 billion in maritime trade and logistics infrastructure across Africa, according to the company’s country manager in Angola, Joaquim Piedade. Speaking during a panel discussion on the “Importance of Ports in Creating Value Chains,” held as part of the first African
Dube Cargo Terminal Achieves Strong Growth in Airfreight Volumes
Dube Cargo Terminal Reports 7% Surge in Air Cargo Volumes for 2024–2025 Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport has recorded substantial growth in air cargo volumes over the past year. According to newly released data from the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone, the terminal handled 15,429 tonnes of cargo between April 2024 and March 2025, reflecting a 7% increase compared to the 14,424 tonnes moved in 2024. This