The South African government is responding to transportation challenges through strategic planning and the development of resilient systems, evident in the establishment of the National Logistics Crisis Committee to enhance operational efficiency in the freight and port logistics network. Additionally, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a task team to address longstanding challenges at the Port of Durban underscores the country’s commitment to tackling logistical issues. Despite the decline in global
Category: Southern Africa
Lobito Corridor guarantees credit for 30% of women’s initiatives
The Angolan Government is currently developing an initiative that aims to boost the granting of credit to national Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, with the prospect of 30 percent benefiting projects carried out by women. The data was presented, Friday, in the city of Lobito, province of Benguela, by the Secretary of State for Public Investment. Iva Marques dos Santos went to the city of Lobito, in the province of
The Lobito Corridor Sparks Agricultural and Industrial Development
The dynamism of the Lobito Corridor is fueling increased production of agricultural goods by the business class and family producers across six provinces in Angola. Lucas Ábias, acting president of the Chamber of Business Development in Benguela province, made this acknowledgment during the opening of the International Forum for Investment in the Central and Southern region of Angola. Ábias highlighted the positive impact of the corridor’s development on entrepreneurship, particularly
Daimler Truck Southern Africa’s Wellness Programme Transforms Truck Drivers’ Lives
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), in collaboration with Trucking Wellness, has significantly improved the well-being of numerous truck drivers by granting them access to a variety of health and wellness services. These services encompass primary healthcare provisions offered through stationary roadside wellness centers, comprehensive mobile wellness centers, and the Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme tailored for DTSA key account customers. On April 19, Pool Transport became the tenth key account
Lobito Corridor Master Plan brings together Government and partners on Thursday
Members of the Government, businesspeople, international partners and experts will work together on the basis for preparing the Master Plan for the Lobito Corridor, also known as the Benguela Railway, during a “workshop” to be held on Thursday. fair. According to information that JA Online had access to today, the mapping of infrastructure gaps, the design and importance of public-private partnerships along the Lobito Corridor are some topics that will
TAAG aims to reach up to 40 aircraft next year
TAAG, Linhas Aéreas de Angola, which currently has 21 aircraft, intends to double its fleet and reach 40 aircraft by next year, as part of the reinforcement of its fleet. According to the president of the TAAG Executive Committee, Nelson Oliveira, who spoke last Thursday, in Luanda, on the sidelines of a meeting of tourism sector operators, the national flag company also works to increase routes in Africa and Asia.
Nóqui River Terminal Construction to Propel Economic Activity in Zaire Province
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
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