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
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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
Benguela Business Leaders Urged to Grasp Opportunities in Lobito Corridor and Refinery
Governor Luís Nunes of Benguela province rallied local entrepreneurs to seize the potential presented by the Corridor and Refinery in Lobito. Speaking at the inauguration of Aliança Empresarial’s new headquarters, Nunes emphasized the critical role of unity among business leaders. With Aliança Empresarial expanding its membership by four, including notable organizations like the Angola Industrial Association (AIA) and the League of Businessmen and Executives of Angola – PRESTIGIO, the province
Coal port development in Mozambique back on track
Thai Moçambique Logistica (TML) is reviving its initiative to construct a coal port in Macuse, Mozambique, near the Zambezi River mouth. Despite the waning interest in Mozambique’s coal industry, TML is committed to proceeding with its long-term investment, having secured US$500 million for the project. Construction is slated to begin in mid-2024 on a 5.3 square kilometer parcel of land designated for the port, as reported by Bulk Materials International.