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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

Air Freight

IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential

Road Freight Southern Africa

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…
Air Freight

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…
Railway News Southern Africa

TAZARA Revitalisation Set to Safeguard Zambia’s Road Infrastructure

Zambia Plans Major Cargo Shift to Rail as Part of TAZARA Rehabilitation Strategy Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the ongoing revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) will significantly reduce the volume of heavy cargo transported by road, helping preserve the country’s road infrastructure. Speaking in the National Assembly in response to a question from Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo, Mr. Tayali explained that heavy cargo is

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Railway News Southern Africa

EU Commits €50 Million to Rehabilitate Zambia’s Livingstone–Ndola Railway

EU Funds Livingstone–Ndola Railway Rehabilitation to Boost Zambia’s Regional Trade and Mining Logistics The European Union has committed €50 million to rehabilitate the railway line from Livingstone to Ndola, a major investment expected to strengthen regional trade corridors and reduce transport costs across Zambia and Southern Africa. The announcement followed a tour of the Ngwerere–Lusaka rail section by European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela, who reiterated the EU’s long-standing

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Railway News Southern Africa

EU Strengthens Support for Lobito Corridor to Boost Zambia’s Trade and Industrial Growth

EU, Sweden, Finland, and Czech Republic Back Zambia’s Lobito Corridor to Drive Regional Trade and Economic Transformation The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lobito Corridor project, citing its potential to enhance regional connectivity, trade, and economic growth across Southern Africa. Speaking during the official opening of the EU–Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum in Chongwe, Swedish Director General for Trade Policy at the Ministry of Foreign

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North Africa Shipping News

MSC Halts Cargo Shipments to Mali Amid Rising Insecurity and Fuel Blockade

MSC Suspends All Cargo Services to Mali as Al-Qaeda-Linked Blockade Deepens Fuel and Security Crisis The world’s largest shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has announced the suspension of all cargo bookings and overland transport to Mali, citing escalating insecurity and a worsening fuel crisis triggered by militant blockades. The Swiss-based logistics giant said that growing security risks along key transport routes and a severe fuel shortage have made it

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East Africa

Tanzania Political Unrest Disrupts Kenyan Trade at Border

Tanzania Protests After 2025 Election Stall Kenyan Trade, Cross-Border Boda Boda Operations Halted The recent political unrest in Tanzania is beginning to impact trade, with Kenyan business activities facing significant disruptions. Protests following Tanzania’s 2025 presidential election have spilled over into commerce, leaving many Kenyan traders unable to conduct business across the border. Tanzanian security forces have increased their presence at the Taveta-Holili border, complicating movement for Kenyan traders and

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Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia Strengthens Ties with European Investment Bank to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development

Zambia and EIB Deepen Cooperation to Boost Investment in the Lobito Corridor and Drive Regional Trade Growth Zambia has intensified its engagement with multilateral development partners, as Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane met with European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Karl Nehammer ahead of the Zambia–EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum, scheduled for 13–14 November in Lusaka. The high-level bilateral talks focused on unlocking new investment opportunities along

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

DP World Launches New Jebel Ali–Berbera Shipping Route to Boost Gulf–East Africa Trade

DP World Opens Jebel Ali–Berbera Maritime Corridor, Strengthening UAE–Somaliland and East Africa Trade Links A new strategic shipping service linking Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Berbera Port in Somaliland has officially become operational, APA reported on Friday. Launched by DP World, the new Jebel Ali–Berbera maritime route is designed to enhance trade connectivity between Gulf Arab states and East Africa, offering a faster, more efficient

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Southern Africa

Mozambique Aims to Boost Logistics Contribution to 20% of GDP by 2027

Mozambique Targets Logistics Growth Through Port, Rail, and Road Upgrades to Become Southern Africa Trade Hub. The Mozambican government has unveiled plans to increase the logistics sector’s contribution to the national economy from 8% to 20% by 2027, driven by significant investments in ports, rail, and road infrastructure. Officials say Mozambique’s strategic location and transport corridors could make logistics a key driver of economic growth in the coming years. Fernando

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East Africa Southern Africa

Tanzania Reopens Border with Zambia, Restores Key Copper Trade Corridor

Tanzania Reopens Zambia Border After Post-Election Unrest, Boosting Copper and Cobalt Exports Tanzania has reopened its border with Zambia, restoring the flow of cargo along a critical trade corridor for Africa’s two largest copper exporters. The border had been closed last week due to post-election unrest, which brought shipments to a standstill. The situation normalized on Monday, according to Oliver Nzala, corporate communications manager at the Zambia Revenue Authority. Border

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Road Freight West Africa

Nigeria Approves First National Land Transport Policy to Drive Innovation and Regional Competitiveness

Nigeria Launches First-Ever National Land Transport Policy to Modernize Mobility, Boost Innovation, and Strengthen Africa’s Transport Integration Nigeria has taken a major step toward transforming its transport landscape with the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the country’s first-ever National Land Transport Policy. The milestone initiative aims to modernize infrastructure, promote innovation, and enhance regional competitiveness across Africa. The announcement was made by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali,

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