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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…
Shipping News

India Steps Up Maritime Accountability with Vessel Arrests and Compensation Orders Against MSC

India Cracks Down on Maritime Safety: MSC and Wan Hai Vessels Face Legal Action Indian authorities have intensified their legal response following recent maritime incidents involving MSC and Wan Hai Lines, signaling a stronger push for accountability, safety, and compensation in the country’s shipping sector. The latest development saw the Kerala High Court issue a conditional arrest order for the MV MSC Polo II, a sister ship of the ill-fated

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Southern Africa

Transnet Reports Throughput Gains Amid Ongoing Equipment Challenges

South Africa’s state-owned terminal operator, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), has reported improved vessel handling performance in May 2025, with several container terminals exceeding compliance targets for arrivals, berthing, and departures. According to a TPT statement, performance aligned with shipping agreements at three of its five container terminals. The Ngqura Container Terminal achieved a 96% compliance rate, while Port Elizabeth and Cape Town Container Terminals (CTCT) recorded 86% and 83% respectively.

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Policy Shift Triggers Delays on Trans Kalahari Trade Route

Botswana Border Policy Fuels Delays, Congestion on Trans Kalahari Corridor as Calls Grow for Regional Coordination As trade volumes continue to surge across southern Africa, the urgency for harmonised policies and coordinated regional logistics has become more critical—particularly along vital trade arteries like the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC). A unilateral decision by Botswana in November 2024 to halt the consolidation of cargo at its borders has had far-reaching consequences. The

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Air Freight

Airlink Expands Fleet with 10 New Embraer E195-E2 Jets in Major Growth Push

Airlink to Add 10 Fuel-Efficient Embraer E195-E2 Jets to Boost African Network and Cut Emissions Airlink, southern Africa’s largest privately owned full-service airline, has announced a major fleet expansion with the acquisition of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, to be leased from global aviation lessor Azorra. The announcement was made during the Paris Air Show this week. The deal represents a significant upgrade for Airlink, which currently operates 68 aircraft

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Railway News Southern Africa

South Africa’s Rail Sector Shows Signs of Recovery as Road Freight Declines

South Africa Rail Freight Rises to 17.9% in 2024 as Road Transport Contracts by 8.3% South Africa’s freight transport landscape is undergoing a gradual shift, with rail freight beginning to recover while road freight shows signs of contraction, according to independent economist Elize Kruger. After reaching nearly 90% of total freight payload in November 2022, the volume of goods transported by road has steadily declined, now accounting for approximately 82.1%.

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Ports & Terminals

Grindrod Reports Slight Dip in Terminal Volumes, Maintains Positive Outlook

Grindrod Terminal Volumes Dip to 6.7 Million Tonnes in H1 2025, Eyes Growth Through Infrastructure Investment Grindrod, the Southern Africa-based logistics and infrastructure multinational, has reported a slight decline in terminal volumes for the first half of 2025, with figures falling to 6.7 million tonnes, compared to 6.9 million tonnes during the same period in 2024. The company shared the update in a trading statement released on Wednesday, without providing

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Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia Sets 2026 Date for Construction of Lobito Corridor Railway

Zambia to Begin Lobito Corridor Railway Construction in Q3 2026, Boosting Copper Exports and Trade Links with Angola Zambia plans to begin construction of the Lobito Corridor railway—a key cross-border infrastructure project connecting its Copperbelt region to Angola’s Atlantic coast—by the third quarter of 2026, according to Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali. The railway will span approximately 530 kilometres, linking Chingola in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province to Luacano in Angola.

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Shipping News

Global Shipping Alliances and MSC Now Control Over 80% of Container Market

Shipping Industry Consolidates: Alliances and MSC Dominate 82% of Global Container Capacity in 2025 The global container shipping industry is becoming increasingly concentrated, with the latest figures showing that major shipping alliances, along with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), now control over 80% of the world’s total container capacity. According to updated data from maritime consultancy Alphaliner, carriers affiliated with formal alliances hold a combined market share of 82.1%. While not

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Railway News Southern Africa

US-Brokered Peace Deal Between DRC and Rwanda Paves Way for Mineral Investment via Lobito Corridor

US Secures Access to DRC Minerals After Landmark Peace Agreement with Rwanda Boosts Lobito Corridor Plans The United States has secured a major diplomatic and strategic win in its push to access mineral-rich ore deposits from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), just days after Zambia confirmed it will proceed with construction on a key rail link to the Lobito Corridor. In a landmark development, the US—working alongside Qatar

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Transnet Makes History as MSC Nicola Mastro Becomes Largest Ship to Call at Ngqura Container Terminal

Ngqura Container Terminal to Welcome Its Largest-Ever Vessel, MSC Nicola Mastro Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is set to mark a historic milestone this week with the arrival of the ultra-large container vessel MSC Nicola Mastro at the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT), located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. This event represents a significant step forward for both the terminal and the region. Measuring 400 metres in overall length and 61 metres

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