The Port of Antwerp, in collaboration with Namibia’s state logistics firm, is spearheading the development of a €250 million hydrogen and ammonia storage and export facility at Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay. This initiative, driven by Namibia’s ambition to establish a green hydrogen industry, aims to leverage the nation’s abundant solar and wind energy resources to produce environmentally friendly fuels. Jacques Vandermeiren, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Antwerp,
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Rail-port movement in Mozambique grew 8% last year
The Mozambican rail-port system transported around 26.6 million net tons in 2023 throughout the country, an increase of around 8% compared to the previous period. On the lines operated by the public company Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), cargo transportation also grew, reaching around 12.4 million net tons. Although the increase is more modest, only 1% compared to 2023, it reflects the continued activity and importance of
South Africa Launches National Logistics Crisis Committee to Bolster Freight and Port Efficiency
The South African government is responding to transportation challenges through strategic planning and the development of resilient systems, evident in the establishment of the National Logistics Crisis Committee to enhance operational efficiency in the freight and port logistics network. Additionally, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a task team to address longstanding challenges at the Port of Durban underscores the country’s commitment to tackling logistical issues. Despite the decline in global
Port Modernization in Guinea-Bissau To Boost Regional Trade
Senegal’s ambitious construction of the Ndayane Port, set to become West Africa’s largest deep-sea port by 2027, is a testament to the region’s commitment to infrastructure development. With gas production from Grande Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) in Senegal and Mauritania, and first oil from Sangomar in Senegal, the MSGBC nations are gearing up to accommodate increased exports. Guinea-Bissau, recognizing the need to modernize its ports, initiated a significant project to upgrade
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports finish Q12024 with volume gains
The Port of Los Angeles handled 743,417 container units in March, a 19 percent increase over the previous year. It was the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year growth at the port, says an official release. “For the first quarter ending March 31, local dockworkers moved 2,380,503 TEUs across Los Angeles marine terminals – nearly 30 percent more than 2023. It was among the port’s best first quarter starts, behind only
Nigeria’s NPA Secures $700 M Loan for Ports Upgrade
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has entered into an agreement with global financial institution Citibank for a $700 million loan aimed at revitalizing the Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos. The loan – funded by UK Export Finance – will support the rehabilitation of quay walls to enhance landside operations, and deepen droughts to 16.5 m to accommodate larger vessels and increase traffic flow. The loan will fund the
Port of Los Angeles finishes first quarter up over previous year
The Port of Los Angeles handled 743,417 container units in March, a 19% increase over the previous year. It was the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year growth at the nation’s busiest port. For the first quarter ending March 31, local dockworkers moved 2,380,503 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) across Los Angeles marine terminals––nearly 30% more than 2023. It was among the Port’s best first quarter starts, behind only the pandemic import
Severe Weather Dampens Container Throughput at South African Ports
Severe weather conditions along South Africa’s coastline have led to a significant decline in container throughput, reaching its lowest levels in weeks, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity SA (Busa). For the week ending April 12, commercial ports processed an average of 6,180 containers per day, a notable decrease from the previous week’s figure of 8,061
Emerging Trends in Vehicle Importation and Transport at South African Ports
South Africa’s importation of electric vehicles (EVs) and the containerization of EV units are two notable trends in the country’s automotive industry, as highlighted by Denzil Reddy of SA Cargo in KwaZulu-Natal. Reddy pointed out a significant increase in the arrival of EVs at the Port of Durban, signaling a growing demand for environmentally friendly vehicles in the market. Moreover, he noted the recent introduction of the first hydrogen vehicle
US Army Corps of Engineers to Reopen Limited Access Channel to Port of Baltimore
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, anticipates reopening a limited access channel, 280 feet wide and 35 feet deep, to the Port of Baltimore by the month’s end. This channel will facilitate one-way traffic for barge container service and select roll-on/roll-off vessels transporting automobiles and farm equipment. Collaborating with local, state, and federal partners, USACE is actively clearing wreckage along the Fort McHenry Channel, aiming to restore