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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

Air Freight

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…
Central Africa Road Freight Southern Africa

CEVA Project Logistics Executes 2,900 km Cross-Border Operation

CEVA Project Logistics Completes 2,900 km Cross-Border Heavy Transport from Durban to Kolwezi The Project Logistics team at CEVA successfully executed a highly complex transportation project spanning nearly 2,900 kilometers across South Africa, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The operation required navigating challenging terrains, meeting a critical delivery deadline, and managing extensive cross-border compliance requirements. The project demanded an exceptionally short timeline between initiation and delivery. To

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Ports Shipping News Southern Africa

South Africa’s Container Ports Show Strong Growth Despite Ongoing Challenges

South Africa’s Ports Record Strong Container Growth in August Despite Operational Hurdles South Africa’s container ports delivered stronger-than-expected performance during the week of 4–10 August, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU) compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). The data shows that the country’s ports handled an average of 13,121 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per day over the seven-day

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Central Africa Shipping News

Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC

Lobito Atlantic Railway Strengthens Africa Mining Logistics with 15,000-Ton Sulphur Shipment to DRC The ANEMON vessel recently docked at the Lobito Mining Terminal (TMPL) carrying 15,000 tonnes of sulphur bound for Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This shipment brings Lobito Atlantic Railway’s (LAR) total sulphur transport to over 36,000 tonnes, cementing its reputation as a reliable logistics partner for Africa’s mining sector. After unloading at the port, the

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Southern Africa

Angola Achieves 83% Score in ICAO Aviation Safety Audit

Angola Surpasses African Average with 83% in ICAO Civil Aviation Safety Audit Angola achieved an impressive 83.14% in the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety audit, marking a significant improvement from the 46.85% recorded in 2017. This score places Angola above both the African average of 66.70% and the global average of 72.01%, ranking it 4th among the 24 African states, just behind Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Minister of

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Southern Africa

Seven African Nations Launch Transformative North-South Corridor to Drive Regional Growth

Historic North-South Corridor Initiative Set to Boost Trade, Jobs, and Industrialization Across Africa Seven African countries have signed a historic agreement to transform the North-South Corridor—the continent’s busiest trading route—into an integrated “smart economic corridor.” The initiative, initially authorized at a high-level meeting in Johannesburg, is projected to create 1.6 million jobs and add $16.1 billion to regional GDP. The Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique,

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zambia and Botswana Agree to Expand Kazungula Bridge Trade Infrastructure

Kazungula Bridge Expansion: Zambia and Botswana Join Forces to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency Zambia and Botswana have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate the expansion of trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, one of Southern Africa’s most strategic transport gateways. The decision follows high-level bilateral talks aimed at easing congestion, reducing delays, and unlocking new trade opportunities. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali confirmed that the joint initiative will prioritize:

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Central Africa Railway News

Rail Link Between Kinshasa and Kongo-Central Nears Resumption After Successful Inspection

Kinshasa–Kongo-Central Railway Set to Resume Operations Following Track Inspection The long-awaited resumption of rail traffic between Kinshasa and Kongo-Central is drawing closer after a successful inspection of the railway line on Wednesday evening. The line runs from Kinshasa’s central station to Kasangulu. According to Eddy Eyoko, secretary of the Kasangulu territory, a locomotive pulling three luxury coaches made the journey to assess the condition of the track. “This field trip

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Atlantic Railway Nears $533M US Loan to Boost Angola Rail Corridor

Lobito Atlantic Railway close to securing $533M US loan to modernize Angola’s key copper and cobalt export route Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) expects to finalize a $533 million loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year, according to CEO Nicholas Fournier. The financing is crucial to upgrading its Angolan railway concession and strengthening a vital export corridor for critical minerals. The DFC

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Atlantic Railways Strengthens Leadership with New CEO and Chairperson Appointments

Lobito Atlantic Railways Names Nicholas Fournier CEO and Alexandre Canas Chair to Drive Angola’s Transport Corridor Expansion Angola’s rail operator Lobito Atlantic Railways (LAR) has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Nicholas Fournier as CEO and Alexandre Canas as chairperson on August 19. The move marks the formal separation of the two roles, a step aimed at strengthening governance as the company enters a crucial phase of operational growth. With

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Shipping News

South Africa Denies Russian Navy Vessel Docking Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

South Africa Blocks Russian Navy Ship Docking as U.S. Trade Talks Intensify South Africa’s refusal to allow the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet training vessel, Smolny, to dock in Cape Town for restocking and resupply has sparked diplomatic tensions. Sources indicate that last-minute trade negotiations with the United States played a key role in the decision. The move comes as the South African government works to avoid the 30% unilateral tariffs

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