Mozambique’s government has approved a decree authorizing the Ministers of Transport and Logistics, and Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries to sign the concession contract for the construction of the Chongoene Port Terminal in Gaza province, located in the southern region of the country. The decision was announced in the final communiqué of the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, confirming the government’s intention to move forward with the project through a public-private
Category: Ports & Terminals
Nigeria Welcomes First LNG-Powered Container Ship at APM Terminals Apapa
APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has achieved a historic milestone with the arrival of the Kota Oasis, the first LNG-powered vessel to berth at the terminal. This landmark event marks a major leap forward in Nigeria’s maritime and environmental progress, highlighting a growing commitment to cleaner and more sustainable shipping practices. The Kota Oasis is a 260-meter-long, 46-meter-wide vessel with a gross tonnage of 77,850. Sailing under the
EU Flags Nigerian Seaports as Major Gateway for Counterfeit Goods in West Africa
The European Union (EU) has launched an investigation into the rising flow of counterfeit goods entering West Africa, identifying Nigerian seaports as key conduits for the illegal trade that extends to international markets. According to the 2025 EU Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries, Nigeria has been classified among eight “Priority 3 countries” that present serious challenges to intellectual property (IP) enforcement. Other
CLM to Establish New Logistics Terminal at Agility Logistics Park in Maputo
Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM) has selected the Agility Logistics Park in Maputo as the site for its new logistics terminal, office, and distribution center—a significant step forward for Mozambique’s logistics infrastructure and supply chain capacity. The upcoming CLM terminal will cover 7,000 square meters within the Agility Logistics Park, a modern, secure facility featuring world-class warehousing built to international standards. Once operational, the terminal will process over 50,000 tonnes
AD Ports Group Signs 50-Year Deal to Develop Industrial and Logistics Zone in Egypt
The United Arab Emirates’ AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year concession agreement with Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) to develop a major industrial and logistics zone east of Port Said on the Mediterranean coast. Under the deal, the Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant will plan, finance, build, operate, and manage a 20-square-kilometre zone in multiple phases. In the first phase, AD Ports has committed $120 million for
Transnet Names Preferred Bidders for R17 Billion Liquid Bulk and Green Fuel Terminals at Richards Bay
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has selected five companies as preferred bidders for the development of liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct at the Port of Richards Bay. The project, valued at approximately R17 billion, will be implemented under a 25-year concession. In a statement, TNPA said the concession forms part of its strategy to expand the port’s liquid bulk handling capacity while supporting South
Red Sea Gateway Terminal Eyes Fresh-Produce Terminal at Port of Durban
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) is considering a bid to develop and manage a new fresh-produce terminal at South Africa’s Port of Durban, as part of its broader push into African port infrastructure. This follows a request for proposals issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) for the planning, construction, and operation of a major brownfield development within the port’s Maydon Wharf precinct. The selected operator will receive
Durban Container Terminal Upgrades Crane Fleet to Boost Peak Season Performance
The Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has received components for the first two of four new ship-to-shore cranes, arriving just in time to enhance container handling capacity ahead of the busy Christmas season. As part of a broader effort to modernize its cargo handling operations, DCT Pier 2 is upgrading its fleet with advanced equipment under long-term purchase and maintenance contracts. “Our South Quay has faced significant pressure due
DP World Commits $760 Million to Expand Port of Caucedo and Free Trade Zone
Emirati port and logistics giant DP World has signed a landmark agreement to invest $760 million in expanding the Port of Caucedo and its adjacent free trade zone in the Dominican Republic. The investment, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM), represents a major boost to the country’s logistics and trade infrastructure. The funds will be evenly divided between
Transnet and Grindrod Partner on R285 Million Container Hub to Boost Richards Bay Port
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed an agreement with the Grindrod Eyamakhosi Joint Venture to develop and operate a new container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay. The R285 million investment, located in the Bayvue precinct, is expected to quadruple the port’s container handling capacity—from 50,000 to 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually. In addition to enhancing cargo throughput, the project is a key part of