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Angola Launches Port Terminal Tenders to Boost Maritime Trade and Connectivity

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 Constance Makungu

The Angolan government has opened tenders for the concession of maritime passenger and cargo terminals at the ports of Cabinda and Soyo, in a strategic move to enhance regional logistics and stimulate economic growth. The 20-year concession contracts will cover the management, operation, and maintenance of the two terminals, with the goal of strengthening coastal shipping (cabotage), improving transport efficiency, and creating employment opportunities. Positioned as vital gateways for maritime

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Railway News Southern Africa

U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Lobito Corridor Investments

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 Constance Makungu

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing investments along the Lobito Corridor, confirmed the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe during his visit to Huambo on Tuesday. James Story, after meeting with Governor Pereira Alfredo, stated that his three-day visit to the Lobito Corridor projects is part of an initiative that includes 16 ambassadors from various countries. This visit aims to demonstrate the U.S.

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola’s TAAG Plans to Resume Direct Luanda-Houston Flights

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Constance Makungu

Angola’s national airline, TAAG, is exploring a long-term plan to reinstate direct flights between Luanda and Houston, USA, a source told Energy Capital & Power. This initiative aligns with the airline’s global expansion strategy and aims to strengthen trade and commerce between Angola and the United States. TAAG has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation and is awaiting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 Certification before launching

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Railway News Southern Africa

Norwegian Ambassador Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Expanding Angola’s Agricultural Exports

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Constance Makungu

Norwegian Ambassador Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt is visiting Huambo and the Lobito Corridor from today until the 3rd, as part of a delegation of ambassadors from the United States and several European countries. This visit focuses on assessing Angola’s agricultural potential, with particular attention to how the Lobito Corridor can facilitate the export of Angolan products to Norway. In a statement from the Norwegian embassy, the ambassador explained that Angola’s vast,

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Corridor and EU-Africa Cooperation Take Center Stage at Rome Conference

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Constance Makungu

Luanda – The strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor and enhanced cooperation between Africa and the European Union (EU) were key topics at the EU high-level conference held this week in Rome, Italy. The event aimed to strengthen ties between African nations and the EU. Under the theme “The Mattei Plan for Africa and the EU’s Global Gateway: A Common Effort with the African Continent,” the conference brought together political

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Four-Day Border Delays at Kopfontein Cause Major Supply Chain Disruptions

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

Truck drivers crossing from South Africa into Botswana via the Kopfontein Border Post face an average wait time of four days, with no emergency amenities, according to industry executives. The backlog on the R49 follows the flooding of the Groblersbrug Border Post over three weeks ago, forcing cargo carriers—many en route to the Copperbelt—to reroute through Kopfontein. Mike Fitzmaurice, regional vice president of the African Union’s Organisation for Transport and

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Air Freight Southern Africa

OR Tambo Airfreight Volumes Surge 13% Amid Aviation Challenges

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

Airfreight volumes at South Africa’s busiest international airport, OR Tambo International, have risen 13% year-on-year, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU). Compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity SA (Busa), the CMU reports steady growth in both inbound and outbound shipments as of March 16. Imports totaled 628,476 kg, a 14% increase, while exports reached 386,267 kg, reflecting a 5% rise. OR

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Central Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

DP World and Mota-Engil to Develop DRC’s First Deep-Sea Port

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

DP World has appointed multinational construction firm Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Port of Banana in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), positioning the country as a key trade hub in the region. Located in Kongo Central province on the Atlantic coast, the port represents a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing business costs and strengthening the DRC’s economic independence. As the country’s first fully equipped maritime

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Ports & Terminals

POTENT-X Project to Transform European Ports into Clean Energy Hubs

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

A new initiative, the POTENT-X project—Ports as Energy Transition Hubs—has been launched to position European ports as key sites for renewable energy generation, storage, and distribution. As part of the EU’s clean energy transition, the project will establish two Living Lab Networks across the North Sea and Baltic regions. These networks will serve as collaborative platforms for real-world testing, knowledge sharing, and the development of innovative energy solutions. POTENT-X integrates

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Shipping News

Drydocks World to Overhaul FPSO Baobab Ivoirien for 15-Year Life Extension

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Drydocks World has secured a contract to refurbish and extend the lifespan of the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien, with work set to begin in May. Awarded by MODEC Management Services, the eight-month project will include significant structural upgrades, such as the renewal of 1,000 tonnes of steel, 250,000 square meters of tank coating, and the installation of 11,500 meters of new piping. The overhaul will also enhance crew living quarters and

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