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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

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…
Ports & Terminals Road Freight Southern Africa

Durban’s Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Moves Ahead to Boost Port Efficiency and Safety

TNPA’s Bayhead Road Upgrade Advances to Phase 2, Strengthening Durban Port Access The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that its Bayhead Road rehabilitation project — a key upgrade to the Port of Durban’s logistics corridor — is progressing on schedule. The strategic revamp aims to enhance port access, improve road safety, and strengthen the precinct’s infrastructure resilience. Since breaking ground in June 2025, the project has moved seamlessly

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Global Shipping Faces Surge in Deadly Vessel Fires Amid Lithium Battery Risks

Rising Vessel Fires Claim Eight Seafarers in 2025, Sparking Safety Concerns Eight seafarers have lost their lives in vessel fires since June, highlighting mounting concerns within the maritime sector about the growing scale and complexity of onboard fire risks. The most recent fatality occurred last weekend, when a delivery ship captain died at the Port of Yeosu in South Korea. Container shipping has accounted for most of the recent casualties,

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Explosion on Cargo Ship Halts Traffic at Baltimore Port

Baltimore Cargo Ship Explosion Shuts Port Channel, Sparks Investigation US investigators are probing the cause of an explosion aboard a coal-carrying cargo ship that shook the Port of Baltimore on Monday evening as the vessel set sail for East Africa. The blast lit up the night sky with flames and a thick plume of smoke over the Patapsco River, forcing the closure of the port’s main shipping channel. No injuries

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Road Freight Southern Africa

DHL and Partners Roll Out South Africa’s First Electric Volvo Truck

DHL Tests Africa’s First Electric Volvo Truck in Partnership with Unilever to Drive Greener Logistics DHL Supply Chain has launched a landmark electric vehicle (EV) pilot in South Africa, partnering with Unilever and Volvo Trucks to advance sustainable freight transport on the continent. The project introduces Africa’s first fully electric Volvo FMX 6X4 tractor, coupled with an 18-metre curtain-sided superlink double trailer, to support Unilever’s supply chain operations. The pilot

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Railway News West Africa

Nigeria Unveils $60B High-Speed Rail Linking Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt

Nigeria Plans 4,000km High-Speed Rail Network to Connect Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt Nigeria has announced plans to construct a 4,000-kilometre high-speed rail network aimed at connecting key economic corridors, boosting trade, and promoting national integration. The announcement followed a meeting in Abuja between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and the management of De-Sadel Nigeria Limited along with its financial partner, China

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Southern Africa

South Africa’s Transport Sector Shows Progress Amid Persistent Challenges

South Africa Freight and Ports Make Gains, but Crime, Funding, and Infrastructure Issues Slow Recovery South Africa is making strides toward overhauling its struggling transport systems, but recovery in the logistics sector is being hampered by ongoing challenges, including crime, asset failures, funding constraints, institutional gaps, and port inefficiencies, according to Business Leadership SA (BLSA). In its Quarterly Review (QR) released on August 12, BLSA commended initiatives such as the

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

South Africa’s Container Ports Exceed Weekly Throughput Expectations

South Africa Ports See 14.7% Weekly Container Throughput Growth, Port Elizabeth Leads South Africa’s container ports outperformed anticipated throughput targets during the week of August 4–10, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU). Compiled from data by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa), the CMU shows an average of 13,121 TEUs handled daily, representing an increase of 1,683 TEUs per 24-hour

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Shipping News

DP World Reports Strong H1 2025 Results Amid Global Trade Challenges

DP World H1 2025 Revenue Surges 20% Driven by Ports, Terminals, and Acquisitions DP World has reported robust financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, demonstrating the resilience of its integrated global trade platform amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The results, released on August 14, 2025, show a 20.4% year-on-year revenue increase, reaching US$11.244 billion, fueled by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and contributions from

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East Africa Railway News

Tanzania and Burundi Break Ground on $2.15 Billion Cross-Border Standard Gauge Railway

Tanzania, Burundi Launch $2.15B Uvinza–Musongati SGR to Boost Trade and Regional Integration Tanzania and Burundi have officially launched construction of a state-of-the-art standard gauge railway (SGR) linking Uvinza in western Tanzania to Musongati in eastern Burundi. The 240-kilometre cross-border line, valued at over $2.15 billion, is the first of its kind in East Africa. The project was inaugurated with a foundation stone-laying ceremony led by Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.

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Shipping News

Japan Pledges Stronger Economic Ties with Africa and Indian Ocean States

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba Calls for Deeper Africa–Indian Ocean Cooperation with New Investments Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has urged closer cooperation between Africa and Indian Ocean states, pledging greater investment and improved connectivity to stimulate 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 vast growth potential. The

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