Aliko Dangote Plans Massive Seaport in Ogun State to Expand Fertilizer and LNG Exports Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is advancing plans to build a massive deep-sea port near his fertilizer and oil refinery complexes in a strategic move to streamline exports and support the growth of his industrial empire. In a recent interview in Lagos, Dangote revealed that his group submitted formal documentation in late June to initiate construction
Category: Ports & Terminals
Grindrod Reports Slight Dip in Terminal Volumes, Maintains Positive Outlook
Grindrod Terminal Volumes Dip to 6.7 Million Tonnes in H1 2025, Eyes Growth Through Infrastructure Investment Grindrod, the Southern Africa-based logistics and infrastructure multinational, has reported a slight decline in terminal volumes for the first half of 2025, with figures falling to 6.7 million tonnes, compared to 6.9 million tonnes during the same period in 2024. The company shared the update in a trading statement released on Wednesday, without providing
Transnet Makes History as MSC Nicola Mastro Becomes Largest Ship to Call at Ngqura Container Terminal
Ngqura Container Terminal to Welcome Its Largest-Ever Vessel, MSC Nicola Mastro Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is set to mark a historic milestone this week with the arrival of the ultra-large container vessel MSC Nicola Mastro at the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT), located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. This event represents a significant step forward for both the terminal and the region. Measuring 400 metres in overall length and 61 metres
DRC and Tanzania Launch Cross-Border Dry Port Project to Boost Trade and Cut Delays
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Tanzania have officially exchanged land titles as part of a groundbreaking cross-border infrastructure deal aimed at improving regional trade and reducing customs delays. The agreement paves the way for the construction of dry ports that will serve as key logistics hubs, easing congestion and accelerating cargo movement between the two countries. The formal land exchange took place on June 18, 2025, in Dar
Mozambique Approves Concession for Strategic Chongoene Port Terminal
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
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