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
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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
FESCO Expands Africa Strategy with First Container Shipment to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port
Russian Logistics Giant FESCO Targets Tanzania Expansion After First Container Shipment to Dar es Salaam Russian logistics company FESCO Transportation Group is advancing plans to expand its commercial operations in Tanzania, marking a strategic step in its broader push to grow its footprint across Africa. The company recently completed its first container shipment to the Port of Dar es Salaam, signaling the beginning of new trade routes linking Russia and
Transnet Reports Strong Growth Across South African Ports as Cargo Volumes Reach Multi-Year High
South Africa’s Transnet Records 9% Rise in Vessel Arrivals and Strongest Port Cargo Growth Since 2011 South Africa’s state-owned logistics company, Transnet, has reported strong growth across the country’s port system for the 2025/26 financial year, signaling improving trade activity and growing confidence in the country’s logistics sector. The company announced a 9% year-on-year increase in vessel arrivals, alongside notable gains in cargo volumes across several major categories. According to
Namibian Ports Handle 8.4 Million Tonnes in 2025 as South Africa and Zambia Dominate Cargo Flows
South Africa and Zambia Account for Nearly 70% of Namibia’s Cross-Border Port Cargo in 2025 Amid 19% Trade Growth Surge In 2025, 35% of all cross-border cargo processed at Namibian ports came from South Africa, with Zambia contributing 34%, collectively accounting for almost 70% of the total. Botswana’s share was 18%, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at 10%, and Malawi at 8%. This data is sourced