The Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) and AD Ports Group have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore commercial opportunities across Madagascar’s maritime, industrial, and logistics sectors. The MoU will focus on areas of mutual interest and cooperation, including the development of economic cities and free zones, ports, marina and cruise port facilities, digitalisation of logistics, maritime services, and the establishment of a maritime academy. Additionally, the
Category: Southeastern Africa
Transnet’s Innovative Water Desalination Plant to Boost Port of East London
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is set to enhance water reliability at the Port of East London with the development of a pioneering water desalination plant. The R60-million contract has been awarded to the joint venture of Norland Civil Engineers and Contractors and Impact Water Solutions (PTY) Ltd (IWS), trading as Sun Water East London, to construct and operate the solar-powered desalination plant over seven years. TNPA’s acting chief executive,
Africa Global Logistics Launches Operations at AGL Lobito Terminal in Angola
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has commenced operations at the AGL Lobito Terminal, a container and multipurpose facility located at Angola’s Port of Lobito. The terminal, secured through an international tender in October 2023, boasts the capacity to handle over one million tons of bulk goods and 100,000 TEU containers annually. Designed to enhance the connectivity of the Lobito Port platform, the AGL Lobito Terminal facilitates the trade of minerals, agricultural
The Lobito Corridor and its Impact on Regional Growth
The African Development Bank (AfDB) spearheaded a landmark initiative in October 2023 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S., the European Commission, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and the governments of Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to develop the Lobito Corridor. This ambitious project aims to connect the DRC and Zambia’s copper belts to international markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, positioning southern
Maputo Port Traffic Surges by 16.7% in 2023
In 2023, national ports in Mozambique experienced a significant uptick in traffic, handling over 63,000 tonnes of goods, marking a 12.3% increase from the 56,100 tonnes managed in 2022. The Port of Maputo, the country’s largest, witnessed the most substantial growth, handling more than 31,200 tonnes, a notable 16.7% surge compared to 2022. Following closely behind were Nacala-a-Velha with 13,800 tonnes, the Port of Beira with 13,600 tonnes, and Nacala
Blue Water Secures Logistics Contract for Agogo FPSO Project in Angola
Service provider Blue Water has clinched a logistics contract with FPSO leasing company Yinson Production to oversee the transportation of topside modules for the Agogo FPSO, situated in Angola’s West Hub offshore oilfield in Block 15/06. As per the agreement, Blue Water will handle the transportation of 15 modules, with the heaviest weighing 3211 tons, for the FPSO. This includes domestic movement within China and international shipping from Indonesia and
Mozambique: LAM launches new cargo aircraft
Mozambique Airlines (LAM) has debuted its latest addition to the fleet, a Boeing 737-300F cargo aircraft, aimed at fortifying the airline’s cargo operations. With a hauling capacity of 17 tonnes, this move is expected to bolster LAM’s cargo handling capabilities by 69 percent. Speaking at the ceremony introducing the new cargo service in Maputo, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Amilton Alissone (MTC), hailed the investment in the cargo aircraft
Mozambique: LAM’s first cargo plane to start operating from March 25th
Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) is set to inaugurate its first cargo operations starting March 25th, utilizing a newly acquired Boeing 737-300F aircraft, as announced by the company’s general director to Lusa. With an investment of US$3 million (€2.74 million) in this venture, LAM aims to bolster its logistics capabilities. Primarily catering to domestic cargo needs and serving routes to South Africa and Tanzania, the introduction of the Boeing 737-300F
LAM to Expand Routes to Dubai and China Amid Restructuring Efforts
LAM, Mozambique’s state airline, is gearing up to introduce regular flights to Dubai and Guangzhou, China, by July, announced Theunis Crous, the airline’s general director. The move comes as part of LAM’s strategic plans to broaden its international network. Crous expressed optimism about the upcoming launches, stating, “We hope to launch flights to Dubai and Guangzhou within the next three months – in June or July.” He highlighted the airline’s
US Backs Lobito Corridor Railway with Record Investment
In February of this year, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced groundbreaking financing to bolster the Lobito Corridor—a transformative 1,300-km railway linking Angola’s Port of Lobito with southern DRC and northwestern Zambia. This initiative, supported by a consortium including the European Commission, African Development Bank, and Africa Finance Corporation, has already secured nearly $1 billion, marking the largest joint investment by the U.S. and EU in Africa in