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Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential Severe Groblersbrug Congestion Slows Cross-Border Trade and Raises Trucking Costs in Southern Africa UAE’s African Rail Company Targets South Africa Freight Rail Market Under Transnet Reform Zambia to Begin Construction of Lobito Corridor Railway Link in 2026 China Expands Direct Shipping Routes to Africa Ahead of Zero-Tariff Trade Policy Zambia and Zimbabwe Plan New Zambezi Bridge to Boost Trade and Protect Victoria Falls Landmark DP World Launches Brazil–Africa Trade Corridor to Boost Cross-Continental Logistics Namibia Expands Walvis Bay Port to Position Itself as Southern Africa’s Logistics Gateway Nigerian Airlines Warn of Flight Disruptions as Aviation Fuel Prices Surge
East Africa Ports & Terminals

Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes

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IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential

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Severe Groblersbrug Congestion Slows Cross-Border Trade and Raises Trucking Costs in Southern Africa

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East Africa Ports & Terminals

Maersk Halts Berbera Port Bookings, Raising Concerns for Ethiopia Trade Routes

Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings to Berbera Port, Disrupting Horn of Africa Trade Corridor A.P. Moller–Maersk…
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IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential

IATA Calls for Lower Costs, Better Regulation to Boost Africa’s Aviation Growth The International Air…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Severe Groblersbrug Congestion Slows Cross-Border Trade and Raises Trucking Costs in Southern Africa

SARS Approves Diversion of Cargo as Groblersbrug Border Congestion Drives Up Transport Costs and Delays…
Railway News Southern Africa

UAE’s African Rail Company Targets South Africa Freight Rail Market Under Transnet Reform

ARC Plans $170M Entry into South Africa Rail Sector as Transnet Opens Network to Private…
Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia to Begin Construction of Lobito Corridor Railway Link in 2026

Zambia to Launch Lobito Corridor Rail Construction in 2026 to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports…
Shipping News

China Expands Direct Shipping Routes to Africa Ahead of Zero-Tariff Trade Policy

China Launches New Africa Shipping Routes as Zero-Tariff Access for 53 Countries Begins in May…
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Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous Partner to Pioneer Drone-Powered Cargo Solutions

Emirates SkyCargo Teams Up with LODD Autonomous to Launch Next-Generation Drone Cargo by 2027 Emirates SkyCargo and Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, marking a significant step toward developing next-generation drone-powered cargo solutions. The agreement, signed by Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, and Rashid Al Manai, Chief Executive Officer of LODD Autonomous, will see both companies

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Emirates Group Partners with OpenAI to Revolutionize Aviation with AI

Emirates Group Teams Up with OpenAI to Integrate AI Across Airline Operations Emirates Group has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to accelerate the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence across its airline operations. As part of the collaboration, Emirates will implement ChatGPT Enterprise organization-wide, supported by tailored AI literacy programs, technical exploration initiatives, and executive strategic alignment. The initiative is designed to embed AI capabilities throughout the company, from

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Central Africa Railway News

Train Service Between Kananga and Lubumbashi Resumes Ahead of Schedule

Congo’s SNCC Restores Kananga–Lubumbashi Train Service Earlier Than Planned Train service between Kananga (Kasaï Central) and Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga) officially resumed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, according to Emmanuel Kalonji, Director of the North Region Department at the National Railway Company of Congo (SNCC). Originally planned for November 15, the reopening was moved forward following a meeting with local business leaders.“Our customers could not wait any longer. After consultation, we decided

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Africa’s Aviation Growth Accelerates as Ethiopia and Senegal Order 20 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Ethiopia and Senegal Place Multi-Billion-Dollar Boeing 737 MAX Orders to Modernise Fleets and Expand Global Reach, Ethiopia and Senegal have placed a multi-billion-dollar order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking a major step toward modernising their fleets and expanding capacity across regional and international routes. The deals, unveiled during the Dubai Airshow, signal renewed momentum for Boeing in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. Air Senegal Commits to

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Emirates and Air Canada Extend Alliance to 2032

Emirates and Air Canada Extend Strategic Partnership to 2032, Expanding Global Connectivity and Cargo Operations Emirates and Air Canada have announced a major expansion and early renewal of their strategic partnership, extending their cooperation until 2032. The strengthened agreement builds on the success of their collaboration since 2022, which has already connected more than 550,000 passengers across 56 codeshare routes spanning Canada, the United States, Dubai, and key global destinations.

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Railway News Southern Africa

Angola Enhances Lobito Corridor for Regional Transport and Trade

Angola Signs Agreement to Boost Lobito Corridor as Regional Transport, Trade, and Logistics Hub Angola has taken a significant step in asserting its role as a key player in regional transport and trade, following the signing of an agreement on Monday in Luanda between the Angolan Government and the Lobito Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (AFTTCL). The agreement establishes the opening of a representation of the Agency in Angola. The

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Railway News Southern Africa

Angolan President Hails Lobito Corridor as a Game-Changer for Africa’s Trade and Economic Growth

Lobito Corridor Positioned as Strategic Infrastructure Project to Boost African Trade and Industrialization Angolan President and African Union Chairperson João Lourenço has described the Lobito Corridor as a “game-changer” for Africa’s trade and economic growth, calling it a model for turning the continent’s ambitious infrastructure plans into reality. Speaking at the Financing Summit on Logistics in Luanda, themed “Capital, Corridors, Trade: Investing in Infrastructure for the AfCFTA and Shared Prosperity”,

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Ports & Terminals West Africa

Benin Launches Africa Logistics Zone to Transform Cotonou into West Africa’s Premier Trade Hub

Africa Logistics Zone Debuts in Benin, Advancing Cotonou’s Role as a Regional Logistics and Supply Chain Powerhouse Benin has taken a major step toward positioning itself as West Africa’s leading trade and logistics hub with the launch of the Africa Logistics Zone, a flagship initiative developed jointly by the Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI). Leveraging its strategic coastal location, the Port of Cotonou serves

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Emirates Places US$38 Billion Order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777-9 Aircraft Worth $38 Billion, Expands Boeing 777X Fleet to 270 Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a major purchase of 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE9X engines, in a deal valued at US$38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the show’s most significant orders. This latest agreement

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Emirates Expands Nairobi Operations With Third Daily Flight From March 2026

Emirates to Launch Third Daily Dubai–Nairobi Flight in 2026, Boosting Connectivity and Cargo Capacity Emirates will introduce a third daily flight on the Dubai–Nairobi route starting 1 March 2026, marking a major milestone as the airline celebrates 30 years of service in Kenya. The additional frequency will increase weekly flights to 21, offering greater connectivity to Dubai and Emirates’ global network of nearly 150 destinations. The new service will feature

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