14,000-Ton Manganese Delivery Highlights Growth of Lobito Atlantic Railway Operations Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has successfully received and handled a shipment of approximately 14,000 tons of manganese at the Port of Lobito Mining Terminal, marking a significant step in strengthening its regional logistics and mineral transportation capabilities. The operation required close coordination between multiple operational teams and logistics partners to ensure safe, efficient, and well-controlled unloading and handling processes. According
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FESCO Expands Africa Strategy with First Container Shipment to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port
Russian Logistics Giant FESCO Targets Tanzania Expansion After First Container Shipment to Dar es Salaam Russian logistics company FESCO Transportation Group is advancing plans to expand its commercial operations in Tanzania, marking a strategic step in its broader push to grow its footprint across Africa. The company recently completed its first container shipment to the Port of Dar es Salaam, signaling the beginning of new trade routes linking Russia and
Transnet Reports Strong Growth Across South African Ports as Cargo Volumes Reach Multi-Year High
South Africa’s Transnet Records 9% Rise in Vessel Arrivals and Strongest Port Cargo Growth Since 2011 South Africa’s state-owned logistics company, Transnet, has reported strong growth across the country’s port system for the 2025/26 financial year, signaling improving trade activity and growing confidence in the country’s logistics sector. The company announced a 9% year-on-year increase in vessel arrivals, alongside notable gains in cargo volumes across several major categories. According to
Namibian Ports Handle 8.4 Million Tonnes in 2025 as South Africa and Zambia Dominate Cargo Flows
South Africa and Zambia Account for Nearly 70% of Namibia’s Cross-Border Port Cargo in 2025 Amid 19% Trade Growth Surge In 2025, 35% of all cross-border cargo processed at Namibian ports came from South Africa, with Zambia contributing 34%, collectively accounting for almost 70% of the total. Botswana’s share was 18%, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at 10%, and Malawi at 8%. This data is sourced
Tanzania Launches Direct SGR Cargo Link from Dar es Salaam Port to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency
Tanzania Opens Direct Cargo Transfer via Standard Gauge Railway from Dar es Salaam Port, Cutting Costs and Strengthening East Africa Trade Hub Role Tanzania is set to mark a major milestone in its transport and logistics sector on June 1 with the official launch of direct cargo transfers from the Port of Dar es Salaam to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). The development is expected to significantly enhance efficiency in
Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes
Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings to Berbera Port, Disrupting Horn of Africa Trade Corridor A.P. Moller–Maersk has suspended new cargo bookings to and from the Port of Berbera, a move likely to disrupt a key trade corridor linking the Horn of Africa to inland markets. In a notice issued to customers, the shipping group confirmed it is temporarily halting acceptance of new bookings with immediate effect, citing scheduling changes. “We are
DP World Launches Brazil–Africa Trade Corridor to Boost Cross-Continental Logistics
DP World Unveils Brazil–Africa Link Connecting Santos Port to African Markets with Integrated Logistics Network DP World has launched a new integrated trade corridor linking Brazil to Africa, aiming to strengthen connectivity between Latin America’s largest economy and fast-growing African markets. Known as the Brazil–Africa Link, the corridor was officially unveiled at Intermodal South America 2026 in São Paulo. The service connects export flows from the Port of Santos to
Namibia Expands Walvis Bay Port to Position Itself as Southern Africa’s Logistics Gateway
Namibia Invests $126.5M in Walvis Bay Port Upgrade to Rival South Africa’s Congested Trade Routes Namibia is accelerating its push to become a regional logistics hub with a $126.5 million upgrade of Walvis Bay Port, aimed at improving trade efficiency for landlocked neighbors. The project includes the addition of six rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, which will significantly boost container handling capacity and reduce vessel turnaround times. It is being implemented
Haropa Port Explores Technical Cooperation to Develop Kinshasa–Kisangani River Transport Corridor in DRC
Haropa Port Signals Interest in Supporting River Transport Development Between Kinshasa and Kisangani in the DRC French public port authority Haropa Port has expressed interest in providing technical assistance for the development of river transport along the Kinshasa–Kisangani corridor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The potential cooperation was discussed during a meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, between the DRC Vice Prime Minister and Minister of
Metso Expands African Footprint with New Bulk Materials Handling Hub in Cape Town
Metso Opens Cape Town Regional Hub to Support African Ports, Localisation and Bulk Materials Handling Growth Global industrial technology group Metso has expanded its bulk materials handling network with the opening of a new regional hub in Cape Town, strengthening its operational presence and service capacity across Africa’s port and mining sectors. The Finnish company, which supplies technologies, equipment and services to the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries