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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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South African Airways to Launch Twice-Daily Johannesburg–Gaborone Flights

SAA Expands Regional Network with New Twice-Daily Flights Between Johannesburg and Gaborone South African Airways (SAA) has announced the launch of a twice-daily service connecting Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana, starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Reservations for the new route are now available on flysaa.com. The expansion strengthens SAA’s regional connectivity, offering both business and leisure travelers greater convenience. Flight Schedule The new route features two daily return flights operating seven

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Namport Upgrades Walvis Bay and Lüderitz Ports with New High-Capacity Cranes

Namibia Modernizes Ports with Liebherr Cranes to Boost Cargo Handling and Regional Trade Namibia’s ports operator, Namport, has inaugurated new cargo-handling cranes at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s maritime infrastructure. The authority acquired three new mobile harbour cranes from global manufacturer Liebherr Cranes. At Walvis Bay, Namibia’s busiest commercial port, the additions include a 154-ton LHM 550 and an 84-ton LHM 280,

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Shipping News

Japan Pledges Investment and Connectivity to Strengthen Africa-Indian Ocean Economic Ties

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Advocates Greater Africa-Indian Ocean Cooperation with New Investment and Infrastructure Initiatives Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for deeper cooperation between Africa and countries bordering the Indian Ocean, pledging increased investment and connectivity to drive economic growth. Speaking at the Indian Ocean-Africa Economic Partnership Forum, held alongside the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Ishiba highlighted the region’s young population, abundant natural resources, and

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Proflight Zambia Expands Domestic and Regional Routes to Boost Tourism

Proflight Zambia Enhances Flight Network to Support Growing Tourism and Business Travel Proflight Zambia has announced major enhancements to its domestic and regional flight schedules, positioning the airline to capitalize on the country’s rapidly growing tourism sector. Zambia aims to attract three million international visitors by 2025, following a remarkable 69% surge in arrivals during 2024, which increased numbers from 1.3 million to 2.2 million. Reliable air connectivity is now

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Southern Africa

Namibia Records Trade Deficit of N$1 Billion in Intra-African Trade

Namibia’s July Trade Data Shows N$1 Billion Deficit Amid Strong Mineral Exports and Rising Re-exports According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) in its latest International Merchandise Trade Bulletin, Namibia recorded intra-African imports of N$6.1 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of N$1 billion. Trade Overview Intra-African exports: 40.7% of total exports Imports from Africa: 48.7% of total imports Main export destinations: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Central Africa Railway News

EU–US Delegation Presents $6 Billion Lobito Corridor Study in Kinshasa

Lobito Corridor Project: EU and US Experts Present $6B Pre-Feasibility Study to Boost Africa Trade A joint delegation of experts from the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) presented the conclusions of pre-feasibility studies for the Lobito Corridor project, an initiative estimated at over $6 billion and financed by the US. The meeting, chaired by Jean-Pierre Bemba, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Democratic Republic

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Bestfly Expands Fleet with Gulfstream G450 and G550 Long-Range Jets in Angola

Bestfly Boosts Global Executive Aviation Fleet with New Gulfstream G450 and G550 Jets Luanda — Bestfly, a leading name in the executive aviation sector, has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two new long-range aircraft: a Gulfstream G450 (P4-BFX) and a Gulfstream G550 (P4-BFRS). Both jets are registered in Aruba under the “P4” registration prefix. The acquisitions mark a major milestone for the company, following a

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Ports & Terminals

Massive Port of Hamburg Warehouse Fire Extinguished After Explosions

Port of Hamburg Fire Extinguished After Explosions Force Highway Closure Hamburg, Germany — Authorities confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the massive fire which broke out at the Port of Hamburg on Monday has been fully extinguished, following a large-scale emergency response. The blaze began on August 25 inside a warehouse on Müggenburger Straße in the Veddel district after a vehicle caught fire. While speculation continues over whether an electric vehicle

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One Air Expands Cargo Fleet with First Boeing 777 Freighter Delivery

UK’s One Air Adds First Boeing 777 Freighter to Boost Asia and Middle East Cargo Operations British cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter at Boeing’s Everett facility in the United States, marking a major milestone in its fleet expansion and strengthening its long-haul cargo operations. A subsidiary of AIR ONE International Holdings, One Air operates out of London Heathrow (LHR) and currently serves

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Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 5.5% in July Despite U.S. Trade Policy Uncertainty

IATA Reports 5.5% Growth in Global Air Cargo Demand for July 2025 Global air cargo demand increased by 5.5% in July 2025, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a strong month for the sector despite growing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose 5.5% compared to July 2024, while available capacity increased 3.9%. IATA Director General Willie

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