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DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle to Strengthen Logistics for Mozambique LNG Project Kenya Ports Authority Tests Maritime Emergency Response at Port of Mombasa Lobito Port Handles 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo as Regional Trade Gains Momentum Lobito Corridor Inspires Plans for Lagos-Dakar Transport Link Chinese-Backed $900 Million Port Investment Expands Africa’s Infrastructure Drive South Africa Extends Transnet Board’s Term by Six Months Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade
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DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway

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TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia

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MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle to Strengthen Logistics for Mozambique LNG Project

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DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway

DRC Approves US$1.26 Billion Dilolo-Sakania Railway Modernisation Project The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is…
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TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia

TAAG Launches Weekly Luanda-Lusaka Cargo Service to Boost Regional Trade TAAG Angola Airlines has launched…
Southern Africa

MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle to Strengthen Logistics for Mozambique LNG Project

MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle Linking Nacala and Maputo to Mozambique LNG Project Mediterranean Shipping Company…
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Kenya Ports Authority Tests Maritime Emergency Response at Port of Mombasa

KPA Strengthens Maritime Emergency Readiness with Full-Scale Mombasa Port Drill The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)…
Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Lobito Port Handles 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo as Regional Trade Gains Momentum

Lobito Port Moves 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Half of 2026, Strengthening Angola’s Regional…
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Lobito Corridor Inspires Plans for Lagos-Dakar Transport Link

Lobito Corridor Sparks Plans for New Lagos-Dakar Trade and Transport Link The success and growing…
Southern Africa

Mozambique Approves CFM Project to Develop Major New Logistics Terminal in Dondo

Mozambique Greenlights CFM-Led Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Capacity Mozambique’s government has approved a plan for Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), the national railway operator, to lead the development of a major logistics terminal in Dondo, aimed at easing mounting pressure on the busy Port of Beira. The project will initially cover 70 hectares, with space reserved for future expansion as regional demand grows. The decision, outlined

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG and Boeing Strengthen Partnership With New Pilot Training Program in Luanda

TAAG Signs New Boeing Partnership to Enhance Pilot Training and Prepare for Modern Fleet Expansion TAAG Angola Airlines and the American multinational Boeing signed a new agreement on Monday in Luanda, during the “Dubai Airshow 2025” event, to expand and modernize pilot training programs, ANGOP has learned. The agreement focuses on strengthening pilot competencies and improving information management across multiple flight scenarios. The program will benefit both cadet pilots and

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East Africa Ports & Terminals

Tanzania to Begin Construction of $10 Billion Bagamoyo Port After a Decade of Delays

Tanzania Launches Bagamoyo Port Project to Boost Trade and Regional Maritime Capacity Tanzania is set to begin construction of a new port in the country’s east this December, ending more than a decade of delays caused by government objections to the initial contract terms with foreign developers. The Bagamoyo port, part of a larger special economic zone initiative that includes industrial parks as well as rail and road connections, is

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South Korea Signals Interest in Maritime Transport Investments in Cabinda

South Korea Seeks to Invest in Maritime Transport and Agriculture in Cabinda, Angola The Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Angola, Kwangjin Choi, announced on Thursday in Cabinda that his country is interested in investing in the province’s maritime transport sector. Speaking to the press after a meeting with the Governor of Cabinda, Suzana de Abreu, the ambassador said South Korean companies are exploring opportunities to supply passenger

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Luau and Luacano Connected by Road for the First Time After EN-250 Paving

Angola Completes First 100 km of EN-250, Linking Luau and Luacano Along the Lobito Corridor Luacano – The municipalities of Luau and Luacano, located in Angola’s newly established Moxico Leste province, are now connected by road for the first time following the completion of nearly 100 kilometers of asphalt on National Road (EN) 250. EN 250 forms part of the strategic Lobito Corridor, linking the provinces of Moxico Leste, Moxico,

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Road Blockage Strands Over 20 Trucks on Key Route to Cabinda

Over 20 Trucks Stuck on Critical Zaire–Cabinda Road After Accident Blocks Traffic More than 20 trucks traveling to Cabinda province have been stranded since Wednesday after a road accident blocked traffic between the village of Kivola and the municipal headquarters of Noqui, in Zaire Province. The accident, which caused no fatalities, involved two heavy-duty trucks transporting goods to Cabinda via the border town of Noqui (Zaire) and neighboring Democratic Republic

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

AD Ports Invests USD 1.5 Billion to Strengthen Africa’s Maritime and Logistics Infrastructure

AD Ports Announces USD 1.5 Billion Investment in African Maritime Trade and Logistics Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports), a leading global logistics and port management company, has invested USD 1.5 billion in maritime trade and logistics infrastructure across Africa, according to the company’s country manager in Angola, Joaquim Piedade. Speaking during a panel discussion on the “Importance of Ports in Creating Value Chains,” held as part of the first African

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Southern Africa

Government of Angola and Alstom Sign MoU to Develop 50 km Blue Line of Luanda Metro

A New Chapter for Urban Mobility in Luanda: Government and Alstom Advance Blue Line Metro Project The Ministry of Transport of Angola and Alstom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Luanda, marking a decisive step toward the potential construction and operation of the Blue Line of the Luanda Metro. The proposed line, spanning roughly 50 kilometers between Cacuaco and Benfica, is a key component of the capital’s Mobility

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Railway News Southern Africa

EU Hails Lobito Corridor as Key Global Gateway Project

EU Praises Lobito Corridor as Flagship Global Gateway Initiative During First Certified Avocado Export Ceremony The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Angola, Rosario Bento Pais, has described the Lobito Corridor as one of the flagship initiatives of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy in Africa and a leading example of shared investment priorities. Speaking at the Port of Lobito during a ceremony marking the export of the first shipment of certified

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Railway News Southern Africa

World Bank Announces Major Funding Package to Support Growth Along the Lobito Corridor

World Bank Commits USD 600 Million to Boost Economic Diversification and Urban Development Along Lobito Corridor Luanda — The World Bank will mobilize USD 600 million to support economic diversification, urban development, and housing initiatives along the Lobito Corridor, the institution’s representative, Roland Yameogo, announced on Tuesday in Luanda. Speaking on the second day of the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, Yameogo explained that the funding will be split evenly:

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