During a ceremony in Luanda, Minister of Transport Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu reassured the public of the transformative impact expected from the construction of the Nóqui River Terminal in Zaire Province. The minister’s remarks came as the contract for the terminal’s construction, valued at $90 million and slated for completion within 18 months, was signed with China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd, renowned globally for its expertise
Category: Southern Africa
Strategies to boost the Lobito Corridor presented in Washington
The Lobito Corridor is part of the projects presented by the Angolan delegation at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings with a view to attracting direct investment. The managing director of the Atlantic Railwai Consortium, Otoniel Manuel, said that the idea involves presenting everything that has been accomplished within the project, as well as the Executive’s strategies for its promotion. Otoniel Manuel explained that, although the railway connection
Severe Weather Dampens Container Throughput at South African Ports
Severe weather conditions along South Africa’s coastline have led to a significant decline in container throughput, reaching its lowest levels in weeks, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity SA (Busa). For the week ending April 12, commercial ports processed an average of 6,180 containers per day, a notable decrease from the previous week’s figure of 8,061
Emerging Trends in Vehicle Importation and Transport at South African Ports
South Africa’s importation of electric vehicles (EVs) and the containerization of EV units are two notable trends in the country’s automotive industry, as highlighted by Denzil Reddy of SA Cargo in KwaZulu-Natal. Reddy pointed out a significant increase in the arrival of EVs at the Port of Durban, signaling a growing demand for environmentally friendly vehicles in the market. Moreover, he noted the recent introduction of the first hydrogen vehicle
Addressing Coal Theft in South Africa: JustWeights Proposes Innovative Technological Solutions
Coal theft in South Africa’s road freight sector, often facilitated by collusion between syndicates and corruptible truck drivers, can be effectively addressed through innovative technological solutions, says a leading provider of such technology, JustWeights. Their interventionist strategy aims to prevent breakdowns at coal-fired power stations and root out corruption among transporters. By implementing automated weighbridge systems and load-sample testing using cost-effective truck auger systems, JustWeights ensures the integrity of coal
Fierce wind disrupts cargo at the Port of Cape Town
Severe storms disrupted container movement at the Port of Cape Town last week when wind speeds of up to 110 kilometres an hour forced ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to shut down automatically. According to Freight News contributor Clifford Evans, one of the STS units recorded wind speed of about 60 knots at the port yesterday morning. It brought container movement to a halt as the hoisting and parallel movement of containers
Liner collides with MPV in Port of Cape Town
Strong winds and large swells are mentioned as possible contributing factors to the collision between a cruise liner and a berthed cargo vessel in the Port of Cape Town on Friday morning, April 5. The Ambience, a 240-metre cruise liner with about 1 400 people on board, was apparently on its way to the passenger terminal when it collided with the Grey Fox, a general cargo multipurpose vessel (MPV). No injuries were reported.
Transnet Port Terminals Prepares for Citrus Export Surge
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is gearing up to support the upcoming citrus export season, as forecasts predict a significant 15% increase in volumes for 2024. Michelle van Buren Schele, TPT’s general manager of commercial and planning, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to facilitating a successful export season for the citrus fruit industry. To accommodate the higher volume of traffic, TPT has implemented several measures across its container terminals in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Cargo crime weighs heavily on South Africa’s transport sector
Recent research conducted by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has shed light on the concerning state of security within South Africa’s supply chains. Over the past year, the country has grappled with more than 40,000 crimes affecting supply chains, as reported by the South African Police Service. These incidents, ranging from high-profile truck hijackings to common robberies and stock theft, underscore the pervasive nature of security threats faced by
Confronting the China Challenge in Africa: The Lobito Corridor
The Lobito Corridor project in Africa is a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at creating a vital trade route. It seeks to connect the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) and Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast port city of Lobito. This project holds particular interest for some Western nations, potentially serving as a counterpoint to China’s expansive Belt and Road Initiative (“BRI”). China remains a dominant economic force in Africa,