The Lobito Corridor is being regarded by members of the Benguela Business Alliance as a strategic route for the large-scale distribution of national production. This view was shared with Jornal de Angola by Adérito Areias, president of the Alliance. According to Areias, the infrastructure is expected to drive the country’s economic development by facilitating the movement of goods and promoting regional growth. “We must see the Lobito Corridor as a
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$15 Million in Environmental Funding Expected for Lobito Corridor by Year-End
A total of 15 million US dollars is expected to be made available by the end of this year to support environmental initiatives and projects along the Lobito Corridor, announced the Vice-Governor for the Technical and Infrastructure Sector on Monday in Cuito. According to José Fernando Tchatuvela, who shared the news during a meeting with a multi-sectoral delegation from the Angolan Government visiting Bié Province, the funding is part of
Zambia and Namibia Advance Regional Trade with Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post
Zambia and Namibia have taken a significant step toward boosting cross-border trade and regional integration with the launch of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) meeting on the operationalization of the Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), held in Livingstone, Zambia. This meeting marks a major milestone in the two countries’ shared commitment to facilitating trade through coordinated infrastructure development and policy alignment. The OSBP, established under a bilateral agreement signed
Namibia Urged to Eliminate Trade Barriers and Streamline Logistics to Sustain Growth
Namibia’s logistics sector is under growing pressure to improve efficiency as trade volumes rise and the country cements its role as a regional trade and transit hub. To remain competitive, experts warn that Namibia must urgently optimize its infrastructure, systems, and regulations to handle increased cargo flow. Harold Schmidt, Secretary General of the Namibia Logistics Association (NLA), emphasized that the country cannot afford complacency. “With more cargo expected to pass
$1 Billion Lobito Corridor Impact Platform Launched to Drive Private-Sector Growth Across Angola, DRC, and Zambia
The Lobito Corridor Impact Development Platform (LCID)—a new $1 billion private-sector–driven initiative—has officially launched, backed by an initial $100 million joint commitment from entrepreneur Haim Taib and Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA). Focused on the Lobito Corridor, this platform aims to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development across Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. LCID is designed to enhance U.S.-Africa cooperation through targeted investments in agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare,
CLM to Establish New Logistics Terminal at Agility Logistics Park in Maputo
Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM) has selected the Agility Logistics Park in Maputo as the site for its new logistics terminal, office, and distribution center—a significant step forward for Mozambique’s logistics infrastructure and supply chain capacity. The upcoming CLM terminal will cover 7,000 square meters within the Agility Logistics Park, a modern, secure facility featuring world-class warehousing built to international standards. Once operational, the terminal will process over 50,000 tonnes
Durban Container Terminal Upgrades Crane Fleet to Boost Peak Season Performance
The Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has received components for the first two of four new ship-to-shore cranes, arriving just in time to enhance container handling capacity ahead of the busy Christmas season. As part of a broader effort to modernize its cargo handling operations, DCT Pier 2 is upgrading its fleet with advanced equipment under long-term purchase and maintenance contracts. “Our South Quay has faced significant pressure due
Impending Transnet Strike Threatens to Disrupt South African Cargo Movement
Shippers across South Africa have been advised to brace for widespread disruptions in cargo movement due to planned strike action by the United National Transport Union (Untu), the largest labour body representing workers at state-owned logistics company Transnet. In a logistics advisory to clients, freight forwarder Heneways warned that the industrial action could significantly impact national freight and logistics operations. The notice outlined several likely consequences, including: Delays in cargo
New Border Measures Ease Delays for Dangerous Goods and FMCG Transporters at Groblersbrug
Intervention by South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) at the Groblersbrug Border Post with Botswana is beginning to show positive results, especially for transporters of dangerous goods (DG) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). This comes after tanker drivers and FMCG transporters reported major delays at the DG truck park near the border control zone. One fuel carrier told the Transit Assistance Bureau (Transist) that trucks were stuck for days, despite
Transnet and Grindrod Partner on R285 Million Container Hub to Boost Richards Bay Port
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed an agreement with the Grindrod Eyamakhosi Joint Venture to develop and operate a new container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay. The R285 million investment, located in the Bayvue precinct, is expected to quadruple the port’s container handling capacity—from 50,000 to 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually. In addition to enhancing cargo throughput, the project is a key part of