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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Japan Commits $7 Billion to Boost Nacala Logistics Corridor and Support Malawi’s Kasiya Mineral Project

Japan Pledges $7B for Nacala Corridor to Advance Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi Japan has pledged $7 billion to support the development of the Nacala Logistics Corridor, a major infrastructure project designed to accelerate economic growth in southern Africa and strengthen the global supply chain for critical minerals. The announcement was made during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), held in Yokohama from August 20

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Southern Africa

Zambia Advances Digitized Corridor Management to Boost Regional Trade and Connectivity

Zambia Launches Smart Corridor Strategy to Strengthen Regional Trade and Border Efficiency The Zambian government is championing the digitization of corridor management as a core part of its Land-Linked Strategy, aimed at enhancing the country’s connectivity and trade efficiency. At the launch of the fourth edition of the Land-Linked Zambia Conference in April 2025, Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali emphasized the importance of adopting smart transport corridors across Africa.

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Malawi Airlines Strengthens Regional Network with New Boeing 737-700

Malawi Airlines Adds Boeing 737-700 to Fleet to Boost Regional Connectivity and Reliability Malawi Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of a refurbished Boeing 737-700, a strategic move aimed at enhancing regional services and improving operational reliability. The aircraft, registered ET-BCF, arrived in Lilongwe on 16 September 2025 after being repainted in Ireland. Previously, the jet operated with RwandAir. The new aircraft replaces a Boeing 737-700 that had

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Proflight Zambia Introduces Bombardier CRJ-200 Jet to Boost Lusaka–Kasama Connectivity

Proflight Zambia Expands Fleet with CRJ-200 Jet to Enhance Lusaka–Kasama Flights and Tourism Proflight Zambia is set to expand its fleet and services later this year by introducing the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200 jet on flights between Lusaka and Kasama. The service, scheduled to launch at the end of September 2025, marked the first time this aircraft type operates regular passenger flights into Kasama Airport in Zambia’s Northern Province. Initially, the

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China, Zambia, and Tanzania Sign $1.4B Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway

China, Zambia, and Tanzania Agree $1.4 Billion Deal to Upgrade Tazara Railway for Copper Transport China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the aging Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line — a vital transport link for moving copper and other resources out of southern Africa. The deal was officially announced by the Zambian government on Monday. A Historic Railway in Need of Renewal Built in the

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Nigeria Weighs Certification of China’s C919 Jet to Diversify Aviation Market

Nigeria Considers Certifying China’s C919 Jet, Opening Door for COMAC in African Aviation Nigeria’s civil aviation regulator is weighing the certification of China’s C919 passenger jet for use by domestic carriers, a move that could pave the way for Chinese aircraft in Africa’s largest aviation market. According to Reuters, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), confirmed that the agency has begun reviewing the months-long

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GEODIS Expands Logistics Network with New Southern Africa Cross-Border Trucking Hub in Johannesburg

GEODIS Expands Logistics Network with New Southern Africa Cross-Border Trucking Hub in Johannesburg GEODIS, a leading multinational transport and logistics provider, has expanded its footprint in Southern Africa with the launch of a new cross-border trucking service. Effective July 2025, the service positions Johannesburg, South Africa, as a key logistics hub, connecting businesses to ten neighboring countries and unlocking greater regional trade opportunities. The offering provides clients with customizable transport

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Corridor and Rail Upgrades Set to Transform Africa’s Copper and Cobalt Transport

Billions Flow Into African Railways as Global Powers Compete for Critical Minerals Billions of dollars are being poured into railway expansion and upgrades across Africa to improve the transport of critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, tantalum, and coal from landlocked mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Botswana, and Zambia to global markets. Major Railway Projects Underway Several large-scale projects are driving this transformation: Trans-Kalahari Railway (1,500

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Beira Port Strengthens Role as Regional Trade Hub with Record Container Volumes

Mozambique’s Beira Port Achieves Record 40,691 TEUs in August 2025, Boosting Regional Trade Cornelder de Moçambique has announced that August 2025 was a landmark month for its Container Terminal at the Port of Beira, which processed 40,691 TEUs—the highest monthly volume recorded this year. The figure represents a 20% year-on-year increase, compared to 34,027 TEUs handled in August 2024. “This milestone further reinforces the Port of Beira’s position as a

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FuelBuddy Launches in Zimbabwe and Zambia to Digitize Fuel Delivery and Boost Regional Logistics

FuelBuddy Expands into Zimbabwe and Zambia, Revolutionizing Fuel Supply for African Logistics FuelBuddy, the global mobile fuel delivery platform, has expanded into Zimbabwe and Zambia, marking a major step in modernizing Southern Africa’s transport and logistics sector. The company brings its digital doorstep fuel delivery model to two fast-growing economies, addressing inefficiencies in fuel supply that often delay industrial, mining, agricultural, and construction operations. In many African markets, traditional fuel

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