Africa Logistics Zone Debuts in Benin, Advancing Cotonou’s Role as a Regional Logistics and Supply Chain Powerhouse Benin has taken a major step toward positioning itself as West Africa’s leading trade and logistics hub with the launch of the Africa Logistics Zone, a flagship initiative developed jointly by the Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI). Leveraging its strategic coastal location, the Port of Cotonou serves
Category: Ports & Terminals
DP World Launches New Jebel Ali–Berbera Shipping Route to Boost Gulf–East Africa Trade
DP World Opens Jebel Ali–Berbera Maritime Corridor, Strengthening UAE–Somaliland and East Africa Trade Links A new strategic shipping service linking Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Berbera Port in Somaliland has officially become operational, APA reported on Friday. Launched by DP World, the new Jebel Ali–Berbera maritime route is designed to enhance trade connectivity between Gulf Arab states and East Africa, offering a faster, more efficient
DP World Launches Digital Port Community System to Modernize Kenya’s Port of Mombasa
DP World Unveils Port Community System in Kenya to Boost Mombasa’s Efficiency and Strengthen East Africa’s Trade Corridors DP World has officially launched its state-of-the-art Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the Port of Mombasa—one of Africa’s busiest and most strategic maritime gateways. As the primary entry and exit point for more than a dozen landlocked countries across East and Central
Tanzania Port Closure Disrupts African Copper Shipments to China
Election Unrest in Tanzania Temporarily Halts Copper Exports, Forcing Rerouting to Durban, Walvis Bay, and Beira African copper shipments to China were disrupted by the temporary closure of the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania following election-related unrest. Copper traders and producers in the Central African Copperbelt sought alternative routes for their cargoes, leading to congestion at other ports, including Durban in South Africa, according to multiple market sources.
DRC Begins Construction of Kalamba-Mbuji Dry Port to Boost Angola Trade Links
Congo launches Kalamba-Mbuji dry port project in Kasai-Central to strengthen Angola trade corridor The Office of Multimodal Freight Management (OGEFREM) has announced the start of preliminary construction work on the Kalamba-Mbuji dry port in Luiza territory, Kasai-Central province. Regional Director Matthieu Tshilumba Kalenga confirmed the development on October 16, 2025, following a meeting with Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu Nkonko, noting that funding for the initial phase is already secured. The first
Durban High Court Clears Path for Transnet–ICTSI Port Partnership
Durban High Court Approves Transnet–ICTSI 25-Year Port Partnership, Marking a Milestone in South Africa’s Port Reform The Durban High Court ruling on October 13 in favour of Transnet and its preferred public-private partner (PPP) for the 49% concession of the Port of Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal has been hailed as a strategic investment milestone for South Africa. The decision clears the way for International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI)
Port of Gauteng Receives Strong Investor Interest Amid Growing Support for Logistics Expansion
Port of Gauteng Reports Overwhelming Investor Response to 1,400-Hectare Multimodal Logistics Hub The Port of Gauteng (PoG) has dismissed speculation that its 1,400-hectare multimodal logistics development south of Johannesburg is failing to attract investors. In a statement, the project’s developers confirmed that the initiative has received an “overwhelmingly positive response” following the release of its White Paper. The PoG, strategically located along the N3 National Corridor, has drawn interest from
TNPA Invites Bids for New Cold Storage Break-Bulk Terminal at Port of Cape Town
Transnet National Ports Authority Issues RFP for Construction and Operation of Cold Storage Terminal at Cape Town Port The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and management of a break-bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town. The new facility will focus on cold storage for fish and related seafood products, forming a critical component of Cape Town’s fishing and
Beira Port Strengthens Role as Regional Trade Hub with Record Container Volumes
Mozambique’s Beira Port Achieves Record 40,691 TEUs in August 2025, Boosting Regional Trade Cornelder de Moçambique has announced that August 2025 was a landmark month for its Container Terminal at the Port of Beira, which processed 40,691 TEUs—the highest monthly volume recorded this year. The figure represents a 20% year-on-year increase, compared to 34,027 TEUs handled in August 2024. “This milestone further reinforces the Port of Beira’s position as a
Namport Upgrades Walvis Bay and Lüderitz Ports with New High-Capacity Cranes
Namibia Modernizes Ports with Liebherr Cranes to Boost Cargo Handling and Regional Trade Namibia’s ports operator, Namport, has inaugurated new cargo-handling cranes at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s maritime infrastructure. The authority acquired three new mobile harbour cranes from global manufacturer Liebherr Cranes. At Walvis Bay, Namibia’s busiest commercial port, the additions include a 154-ton LHM 550 and an 84-ton LHM 280,