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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…
Ports

Port of Lomé Emerges as Key Gateway for U.S. Trade in Africa

Port of Lomé Attracts U.S. Investment as Africa’s 4th Busiest Container Hub Grows in Strategic ImportancePort of Lomé Attracts U.S. Investment as Africa’s 4th Busiest Container Hub Grows in Strategic Importance The Port of Lomé, Togo’s thriving maritime hub and Africa’s fourth busiest container port, is drawing renewed interest from the United States as it positions itself as a strategic entry point for American businesses expanding into African markets. According

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Angola Secures €75 Million from AFC to Build 186 Bridges and Upgrade National Roads

Angola Accelerates Infrastructure Growth with €75 Million Boost from Africa Finance Corporation Angola has received a significant boost to its transportation infrastructure, with the disbursement of €75 million from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This funding is part of an €85 million sovereign facility designed to transform the country’s national road network. The investment will support the construction of 186 priority bridges and strategic upgrades to key national roads. These

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Central Africa East Africa Road Freight

Asphalting to Begin on Key North Kivu Roads as DRC-Uganda Cross-Border Project Relaunches

DRC to Begin Asphalting Kasindi-Beni-Butembo Roads in 2026 Under $551M Uganda-DRC Infrastructure Project Asphalting work on the Kasindi–Beni (80 km) and Beni–Butembo (54 km) road sections in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026, according to Steven Nyembo, site supervisor for Dott Services Ltd, the contracted construction firm. These upgrades form part of a larger cross-border infrastructure project officially

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Road Freight Southern Africa

DRC Launches $230 Million Likasi-Solwezi Road to Strengthen Trade with Zambia

DRC Begins Construction of $230M Likasi-Solwezi Road to Boost Trade with Zambia The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched construction of the 160-kilometer Likasi-Solwezi road, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing trade with neighboring Zambia. The project, valued at $230 million, was announced on July 8, 2025, by Haut-Katanga Governor Jacques Kyabula during a visit to Likasi, the province’s second-largest city. Construction is expected to be completed

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Shipping News

Indonesia Widens Pertamina Corruption Probe to Include Trafigura Employee and Domestic Shipping Company

Indonesia Expands $17.6 Billion Corruption Probe Into Pertamina, Trafigura Employee, and Shipping Firms Indonesia has expanded its high-profile corruption investigation into state energy giant Pertamina, now implicating a Trafigura employee and a local shipping company, as part of a broader probe covering activities from 2018 to 2023. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has named nine additional suspects in a case that has allegedly caused state losses totaling IDR 285 trillion

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt

U.S. Supports Lobito Corridor Rail Project Linking DRC, Angola, and Zambia to Accelerate Mineral Exports The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Lobito Corridor—a transformative rail project that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia—in a move aimed at boosting regional trade and unlocking economic opportunities. Speaking in a recent interview, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, described the Lobito Corridor as

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Ports & Terminals West Africa

Aliko Dangote to Build Nigeria’s Deepest Seaport to Boost Industrial Exports

Aliko Dangote Plans Massive Seaport in Ogun State to Expand Fertilizer and LNG Exports Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is advancing plans to build a massive deep-sea port near his fertilizer and oil refinery complexes in a strategic move to streamline exports and support the growth of his industrial empire. In a recent interview in Lagos, Dangote revealed that his group submitted formal documentation in late June to initiate construction

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola’s TAAG Airlines to Acquire Boeing 787s in $297M U.S.-Backed Deal

Angola’s TAAG Secures $297M EXIM-Backed Deal for Boeing 787 Jets to Boost Luanda’s New Aviation Hub Angola’s state-owned airline, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to acquire Boeing 787-10 wide-body aircraft and General Electric Aerospace engines through a $297 million financing package backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM). The agreement, announced Wednesday, will support the delivery of new aircraft and spare engines while strengthening U.S. manufacturing jobs and Angola’s aviation

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Durban and Richards Bay Airports Expand to Boost Airfreight Growth

Durban and Richards Bay Airports Drive Airfreight Growth with Major Expansion Plans Expansion projects at Durban and Richards Bay airports are underway or in the planning stages to accommodate rising airfreight volumes in the region. Durban’s airfreight operator, Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport, opened a new public bonded warehouse on April 1. In May, the Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC) unveiled the second phase of its Aeropark and

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Middle East Road Freight

Fiat’s Tris EV Boosts Zero-Emission Last-Mile Delivery in Africa & Middle East

Fiat’s Tris Electric Vehicle Sets New Standard for Zero-Emission Last-Mile Logistics in Africa and the Middle East Fiat has launched Tris, an innovative three-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) designed to deliver zero-emission transport solutions for last-mile delivery and micro-logistics. Developed with modularity, simplicity, and sustainability in mind, Tris represents a bold step in urban mobility for underserved and fast-growing markets. The name Tris reflects its three wheels, three configurations, and distinctive

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