South Kivu Infrastructure Projects Resume as World Bank Lifts Suspension, Boosting Great Lakes Regional Trade A series of major trade and transport infrastructure projects in South Kivu will resume after the World Bank lifted a months-long suspension prompted by insecurity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decision was announced on June 24, 2026, during the sixth regular meeting of the Interministerial Steering Committee for the Great Lakes Trade Facilitation
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Transnet Rolls Out Digital Upgrades to Improve Efficiency at the Port of Cape Town
Transnet Accelerates Port of Cape Town Digital Transformation with Automated Gates and Smart Port Systems Transnet is accelerating the digital transformation of the Port of Cape Town with the introduction of automated gate systems and an expanded digital booking platform aimed at improving cargo movement, reducing congestion, and enhancing operational efficiency. The initiatives form part of Transnet’s broader programme to modernise South Africa’s ports and strengthen the competitiveness of the
Namibia Advances Walvis Bay Container Terminal Concession to Improve Throughput and Regional Competitiveness
Namibia Moves to Concession Walvis Bay Container Terminal to Private Operator to Boost SADC Trade Efficiency Namibia is advancing plans to bring in a private operator to manage the Walvis Bay container terminal, with the environmental public-comment period on the operation-and-management proposal set to close on 29 June 2026. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening the port’s role as a competitive gateway for regional trade in the
Kenya Expands Port of Mombasa with Berth 19B to Boost Cargo Capacity
Mombasa Port Expands Capacity with Berth 19B to Handle Rising East African Trade Volumes The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is accelerating infrastructure expansion at the Port of Mombasa to keep pace with rising regional trade, with construction of Berth 19B at the centre of ongoing upgrades. The project, contracted to China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), is part of KPA’s broader strategy to modernise port facilities, improve efficiency and strengthen Mombasa’s
Tanzania Ports Authority to Expand Tanga Port with Three New Berths
Tanzania Plans Major Expansion of Tanga Port with Three New Berths to Boost Trade and Capacity The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has announced plans to significantly expand Tanga Port through the construction of three new berths with a combined length of 900 metres. The project will begin with an initial 300-metre berth and is expected to enhance the port’s capacity, reduce congestion and strengthen its role as a key trade
Port of Dar es Salaam Sets New Cargo Record Following Major Infrastructure Expansion
Port of Dar es Salaam Records Record Cargo Throughput as $421 Million Infrastructure Upgrade Boosts Regional Trade The Port of Dar es Salaam is strengthening its position as one of East Africa’s leading maritime gateways following major infrastructure investments that have significantly improved efficiency and regional connectivity. During the 2024/25 financial year, the port handled a record 27.7 million tonnes of cargo, a 15% increase from the previous year, driven
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Rebounds, Easing Fuel Supply Risks for Africa
Record Vessel Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Signals Easing Energy Supply Risks for Africa’s Fuel Importers Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has surged to its highest level since recent conflict disrupted operations in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, offering potential relief for African economies heavily reliant on imported fuel. According to vessel tracking data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and S&P Global Commodities at Sea,
Maersk Raises China–East Africa Shipping Costs as Importers Face Rising Freight Pressure
Maersk Imposes Up to $2,000 Container Surcharge on China–East Africa Routes, Raising Import Costs for Kenya and Tanzania Importers across East Africa are facing rising shipping costs after global logistics giant A.P. Moller–Maersk announced steep increases in its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo moving from China and Hong Kong to the region. The revised charges apply to key trade routes serving major ports including Kenya’s Port of Mombasa and
Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands Mineral Logistics with Major Manganese Shipment
14,000-Ton Manganese Delivery Highlights Growth of Lobito Atlantic Railway Operations Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has successfully received and handled a shipment of approximately 14,000 tons of manganese at the Port of Lobito Mining Terminal, marking a significant step in strengthening its regional logistics and mineral transportation capabilities. The operation required close coordination between multiple operational teams and logistics partners to ensure safe, efficient, and well-controlled unloading and handling processes. According
West Africa Emerges as Strategic Maritime Hub Amid Global Shipping Route Shifts
Middle East Shipping Disruptions Drive Major Maritime Investment Boom Across West Africa Rising tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global maritime trade routes, driving increased investment and expansion by major shipping and logistics companies across West Africa. As vessels increasingly avoid traditional Middle Eastern chokepoints, shipping lines traveling between Asia and Europe are being forced to reroute around the Cape