Ressano Garcia Border Upgrade Begins to Ease Mozambique-South Africa Freight Congestion Work has begun on the Ressano Garcia border post in Mozambique, marking another step towards improving the movement of freight and passengers along the strategic Maputo Corridor linking Mozambique with South Africa. The border crossing, which connects with South Africa’s Lebombo border post, is one of the most important gateways for road freight between the two countries. It handles
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Freight Industry Backs Durban’s Congestion Strategy but Calls for Action
Freight Industry Backs Durban Congestion Plan, Urges Funding and Faster Implementation South Africa’s freight and logistics industry has cautiously welcomed eThekwini Municipality’s revised Integrated Freight and Logistics Strategy 2026, while warning that its success will depend on clear implementation timelines, dedicated funding and stronger industry participation. The strategy is aimed at addressing persistent congestion around the Port of Durban, South Africa’s busiest container port, and proposes measures including dedicated truck-staging
Maersk Diverts Cape Town Call to Ngqura to Recover Schedule Delays
Maersk Diverts Cape Town-Bound Vessel to Ngqura Amid Schedule Delays Maersk is diverting a scheduled Cape Town port call to Ngqura as the shipping line works to recover accumulated delays affecting its MW1 India-Africa service. The Maersk Cubango 630E will omit Cape Town and instead call at the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape as part of a contingency measure aimed at restoring the vessel’s schedule. Maersk said the
Tanzania Expands Mtwara Port to Capture Regional Trade from Zambia, Malawi and DRC
Tanzania Expands Mtwara Port to Target Zambia, Malawi and DRC Regional Trade Tanzania is expanding Mtwara Port as it seeks to attract a larger share of regional cargo serving Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A new 300-metre berth is being constructed at Kisiwa Mpangawe, also known as Kisiwa Mgao, near Mtwara. The facility will have a depth of 15 metres, allowing it
AfDB Approves $265 Million to Advance Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Rail Link
AfDB Approves $265 Million for Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Railway Project The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $265 million to support Zambia’s participation in the Lobito Integrated Economic Corridor, advancing plans to establish a direct railway connection between Zambia and Angola. The financing comprises a $255 million loan from the African Development Fund and a $10 million grant from the Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility. The funding will support
Angola Calls for Major Logistics Transformation to Strengthen Food Security
Angola Seeks Logistics Transformation to Improve Food Security and Agricultural Distribution Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, has called for a structural transformation of the country’s logistics system to strengthen food security and improve the distribution of agricultural products. Speaking in Luanda, the minister said Angola needs a more integrated and efficient logistics network capable of connecting agricultural production areas with major consumption centres and markets. He highlighted the
Kasumbalesa Border Drives Growing Zambia–DRC Copperbelt Trade
Kasumbalesa Border Guide: Key Gateway for Zambia–DRC Copperbelt Freight and Mining Trade The Kasumbalesa border crossing between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most important freight gateways in Southern and Central Africa. Located near Chililabombwe on Zambia’s Copperbelt, the border connects Zambia with the mineral-rich DRC and provides a major route for copper, cobalt, mining equipment, fuel, industrial inputs and other commercial goods. The
Botswana Tightens Border Controls with Mandatory Pre-Clearance for Road Freight
Botswana Makes Pre-Clearance Mandatory for All Commercial Road Freight Botswana has strengthened its customs and border controls by making pre-clearance mandatory for all commercial goods transported by road into, through or out of the country. Implemented by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) from 1 August 2026, the new requirement means importers, exporters and transporters must obtain a “PROCEED TO BORDER” status before a vehicle can travel to a Botswana
Traxtion Bets on Rail Reforms and Africa’s Growing Mineral Trade
South Africa’s Traxtion Invests $210 Million as Rail Reforms Open New Opportunities in Africa’s Mining Sector South African rail services company Traxtion is positioning itself for growth as rail reforms across Africa open freight networks to private operators and rising mineral production creates stronger demand for reliable transport infrastructure. The company plans to invest 3.4 billion rand, or about $210 million, in expanding its rolling stock capacity. The investment includes
Saudi Arabia Eyes 25-Year Cape Town Port Concession as Gulf Investment Expands
Saudi Arabia’s RSGT Considers 25-Year Cape Town Port Concession as Gulf Investment in Africa Grows Saudi Arabian port operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) is considering a bid for a 25-year concession to refurbish and operate a terminal at the Port of Cape Town, highlighting growing Gulf interest in Africa’s logistics and transport infrastructure. South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking a private operator for the Duncan Dock