AVG Logistics has secured a six-year contract, valued at ₹105 crore, for the lease of a parcel cargo express train (PCET) from the Indian Railways. “This special train connects Korukkupet goods shed (Chennai) to New Guwahati goods shed (Guwahati), will complete four trips every month over the next six years, totalling 313 trips during the contract tenure. The carrying capacity during the trip is expected to be 364 tonnes for
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Kenya and Netherlands Forge Partnership for Cool-Logistics Corridor
Kenya has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to establish a cool-logistics corridor, aiming to bolster perishable exports and stimulate economic growth. Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen highlighted the significance of the MoU, emphasizing its role in facilitating private investment in cool-logistics infrastructure tailored for transporting fresh produce by sea. The collaboration promises to be a boon for Kenya’s horticultural exporters, potentially doubling or tripling
Lobito Corridor Master Plan brings together Government and partners on Thursday
Members of the Government, businesspeople, international partners and experts will work together on the basis for preparing the Master Plan for the Lobito Corridor, also known as the Benguela Railway, during a “workshop” to be held on Thursday. fair. According to information that JA Online had access to today, the mapping of infrastructure gaps, the design and importance of public-private partnerships along the Lobito Corridor are some topics that will
Strategies to boost the Lobito Corridor presented in Washington
The Lobito Corridor is part of the projects presented by the Angolan delegation at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings with a view to attracting direct investment. The managing director of the Atlantic Railwai Consortium, Otoniel Manuel, said that the idea involves presenting everything that has been accomplished within the project, as well as the Executive’s strategies for its promotion. Otoniel Manuel explained that, although the railway connection
CSX unveils its first hydrogen-powered locomotive
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) has unveiled its first hydrogen-powered locomotive, marking a significant milestone in sustainable freight transportation. This pioneering achievement is the result of a successful partnership between CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and demonstrates the company’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. The hydrogen locomotive was converted from an existing diesel locomotive using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CPKC. The transformation took place at the CSX
Rio Tinto, WCS, and CTG Mark Milestone with First Beam Installation on Trans-Guinean Railway
The first beam of the Trans-Guinean railway connecting the Simandou mine to the Atlantic coast has been installed in Guinea-Conakry. The inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of General Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guinea-Conakry. Jointly established in 2023 by the Guinean government, the Winning Consortium Simandou Railway (WCSR), Rio Tinto-Simfer and the Trans-guinean company (CTG) will collectively manage the railway and port infrastructure built under the Simandou project.
$2.4 billion set aside for modernising transport in the US
President Joe Biden’s administration has revealed that it will pay $2.4 billion in grants aimed at modernising freight and passenger rail infrastructure across the United States. The move is part of Biden’s broader initiative to enhance America’s transportation network and bolster economic growth through improved rail systems. According to the US Department of Transport, the grants will be allocated to upgrading and expanding rail infrastructure to enhance efficiency, safety, and
Confronting the China Challenge in Africa: The Lobito Corridor
The Lobito Corridor project in Africa is a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at creating a vital trade route. It seeks to connect the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) and Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast port city of Lobito. This project holds particular interest for some Western nations, potentially serving as a counterpoint to China’s expansive Belt and Road Initiative (“BRI”). China remains a dominant economic force in Africa,
Zambia Calls for Railway Sector Investment to Boost Regional Connectivity
Zambia’s Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, is advocating for increased investment in the country’s railway sector, aiming to modernize and enhance connectivity both domestically and across borders. Tayali’s call for action follows the recent Third Zambia Land-linked Conference and Exhibition in Indaba, where the crucial role of robust transport infrastructure in regional economic development was underscored. Highlighting the significance of revitalizing the railway system, Minister Tayali emphasized Zambia’s ambition
Zambia Eyes “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Opportunity with Angolan Rail Link
President Hakainde Hichilema foresees a significant economic shift for Zambia, with a US-backed project poised to link the nation’s copper mines to Angola’s port of Lobito, offering unprecedented opportunities. This ambitious initiative, supported by global powers like the US, EU, and G7, aims to establish the Lobito Corridor, a transformative railway network spanning Zambia and Angola. The Lobito Corridor project promises to revolutionize transit times for mining supplies and exports,