South Africa Freight and Ports Make Gains, but Crime, Funding, and Infrastructure Issues Slow Recovery South Africa is making strides toward overhauling its struggling transport systems, but recovery in the logistics sector is being hampered by ongoing challenges, including crime, asset failures, funding constraints, institutional gaps, and port inefficiencies, according to Business Leadership SA (BLSA). In its Quarterly Review (QR) released on August 12, BLSA commended initiatives such as the
Category: Southern Africa
South Africa’s Container Ports Exceed Weekly Throughput Expectations
South Africa Ports See 14.7% Weekly Container Throughput Growth, Port Elizabeth Leads South Africa’s container ports outperformed anticipated throughput targets during the week of August 4–10, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU). Compiled from data by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa), the CMU shows an average of 13,121 TEUs handled daily, representing an increase of 1,683 TEUs per 24-hour
CEVA Project Logistics Executes 2,900 km Cross-Border Operation
CEVA Project Logistics Completes 2,900 km Cross-Border Heavy Transport from Durban to Kolwezi The Project Logistics team at CEVA successfully executed a highly complex transportation project spanning nearly 2,900 kilometers across South Africa, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The operation required navigating challenging terrains, meeting a critical delivery deadline, and managing extensive cross-border compliance requirements. The project demanded an exceptionally short timeline between initiation and delivery. To
South Africa’s Container Ports Show Strong Growth Despite Ongoing Challenges
South Africa’s Ports Record Strong Container Growth in August Despite Operational Hurdles South Africa’s container ports delivered stronger-than-expected performance during the week of 4–10 August, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU) compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). The data shows that the country’s ports handled an average of 13,121 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per day over the seven-day
Angola Achieves 83% Score in ICAO Aviation Safety Audit
Angola Surpasses African Average with 83% in ICAO Civil Aviation Safety Audit Angola achieved an impressive 83.14% in the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety audit, marking a significant improvement from the 46.85% recorded in 2017. This score places Angola above both the African average of 66.70% and the global average of 72.01%, ranking it 4th among the 24 African states, just behind Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Minister of
Seven African Nations Launch Transformative North-South Corridor to Drive Regional Growth
Historic North-South Corridor Initiative Set to Boost Trade, Jobs, and Industrialization Across Africa Seven African countries have signed a historic agreement to transform the North-South Corridor—the continent’s busiest trading route—into an integrated “smart economic corridor.” The initiative, initially authorized at a high-level meeting in Johannesburg, is projected to create 1.6 million jobs and add $16.1 billion to regional GDP. The Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique,
Zambia and Botswana Agree to Expand Kazungula Bridge Trade Infrastructure
Kazungula Bridge Expansion: Zambia and Botswana Join Forces to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency Zambia and Botswana have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate the expansion of trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, one of Southern Africa’s most strategic transport gateways. The decision follows high-level bilateral talks aimed at easing congestion, reducing delays, and unlocking new trade opportunities. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali confirmed that the joint initiative will prioritize:
Lobito Atlantic Railway Nears $533M US Loan to Boost Angola Rail Corridor
Lobito Atlantic Railway close to securing $533M US loan to modernize Angola’s key copper and cobalt export route Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) expects to finalize a $533 million loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year, according to CEO Nicholas Fournier. The financing is crucial to upgrading its Angolan railway concession and strengthening a vital export corridor for critical minerals. The DFC
Lobito Atlantic Railways Strengthens Leadership with New CEO and Chairperson Appointments
Lobito Atlantic Railways Names Nicholas Fournier CEO and Alexandre Canas Chair to Drive Angola’s Transport Corridor Expansion Angola’s rail operator Lobito Atlantic Railways (LAR) has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Nicholas Fournier as CEO and Alexandre Canas as chairperson on August 19. The move marks the formal separation of the two roles, a step aimed at strengthening governance as the company enters a crucial phase of operational growth. With
Violence Halts Copperbelt Trucking Between Likasi and Lubumbashi
Congo Copperbelt Unrest Disrupts Freight as Trucks Attacked Between Likasi and Lubumbashi Road freight operators moving along the Copperbelt route in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been warned to avoid the Likasi–Lubumbashi corridor after escalating unrest led to violent attacks on trucks. According to the Transit Assistance Bureau (Transist Bureau), at least 20 trucks were stoned at Kanyaka Truck Park on August 12, with windshields and side