Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) transported 50,235 tonnes of cargo between January and March 2025. Of this total, 18,202 tonnes were minerals, primarily copper. The operator of the Lobito Corridor has set an ambitious goal to reach one million tonnes of diverse cargo. In 2024, the corridor moved 125,000 tonnes of cargo, including 40,000 tonnes of copper. LAR is an Angolan company with a 20-year renewable concession to operate the Lobito
Category: Southern Africa
Angola’s Transport Minister Restructures Key Sector Bodies and Appoints New Leadership
Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu, on Monday, announced a series of restructurings across central bodies and company boards, including the appointment of Amadeu Nunes as Executive Secretary of the Lobito Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (AFTTCL). This agency plays a key role in boosting trade along the Lobito Corridor and fostering cooperation among the participating countries. As part of the reshuffle, Clóvis Lara Martins Rosa was appointed Non-Executive
UK Ambassador Praises Lobito Corridor as a Catalyst for Angola’s Economic and Regional Integration
The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Angola, Bharat Joshi, has described the Lobito Corridor as a key infrastructure project for Angola’s economic growth and Southern Africa’s regional integration. Speaking on Wednesday in Luanda during the Angola–UK Business Forum, the diplomat highlighted the project’s transformative potential for millions living in historically underserved regions. “After visiting Benguela three times and meeting various partners in Lobito, I came to understand the true scale of
Angola and Hungary Sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement to Boost Direct Connectivity
Angola and Hungary have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement in Budapest, paving the way for the launch of direct flights between the two countries, with a particular focus on establishing a Luanda–Budapest route. The agreement also allows for potential expansion to other destinations across Central and Eastern Europe. According to a press release, the agreement was signed on Wednesday by Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo D’Abreu, and Hungary’s Minister
Lobito Corridor Investment Opportunities Presented in Huambo
Angola’s Ministries of Transport and Planning joined forces to host a seminar last Friday in the city of Huambo, aimed at showcasing the investment potential and opportunities along the Lobito Corridor. Held at the Manuel Rui Monteiro Cultural Center, the event focused on presenting the Railway Branch Line and Freight Terminal Project of the Caála Logistics Platform. It brought together local entrepreneurs from various sectors, including agriculture, livestock, transport, and
Mozambique and Tanzania Strengthen Ties with One-Stop Border Post and New Cooperation Agreements
Mozambique and Tanzania have signed an agreement to establish a One-Stop Border Post aimed at streamlining trade and facilitating the movement of people and goods between the two countries. The agreement was formalized on Thursday during Mozambican President Daniel Chapo’s first state visit to Tanzania. “The initiative represents the operationalization of a shared vision between two brotherly nations,” said President Chapo, who emphasized the deep cultural and linguistic ties between
South Africa’s Transnet Faces Strike Threat as UNTU Rejects Pay Offer
South Africa’s main labour union at state-owned logistics group Transnet says it will resume wage talks next week in a bid to resolve a pay dispute and avoid a potential strike. The United National Transport Union (UNTU), which represents over half of Transnet’s 46,000 employees, announced that negotiations are scheduled for May 14 and 15 in Johannesburg. UNTU has rejected Transnet’s proposed wage increase—6% over the next two years and
Lobito Corridor: A Strategic Leap for African-Led Infrastructure and Regional Trade
The recent signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Zambia and Angola marks a pivotal milestone in the development of the Lobito Corridor—one of Africa’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure initiatives. Witnessed by the highest levels of both governments, the agreement affirms a joint commitment to develop, finance, construct, and operate an 830-kilometre railway from Luacano in Angola to Chingola in Zambia. For decades, Africa’s capacity to independently envision and
SA Cargo Streamlines Ro-Ro Operations at Key Car Terminals to Boost Efficiency
SA Cargo has expanded its roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) services to directly access vehicle terminals in Durban, Gqeberha, and East London, aiming to streamline vehicle movement and improve operational efficiency. “This strategic extension allows us to drive units directly through the terminal without unnecessary stops,” said branch manager Denzil Reddy. “It enhances our control over the vehicle flow for both imports and exports, ensuring a smoother transition from vessel to yard.”
Cape Town Container Terminal Begins Assembly of New High-Speed Gantry Cranes
The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received components for the first of nine new rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, part of a fleet of 28 being supplied by original equipment manufacturer Liebherr Africa. Assembly of the cranes has already commenced onsite. CTCT stated that the investment will significantly benefit agricultural producers and regional exporters by improving efficiency and resilience in cargo handling operations. Equipped with advanced anti-sway technology, the new