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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…
Southern Africa

Namibia Urged to Eliminate Trade Barriers and Streamline Logistics to Sustain Growth

Namibia’s logistics sector is under growing pressure to improve efficiency as trade volumes rise and the country cements its role as a regional trade and transit hub. To remain competitive, experts warn that Namibia must urgently optimize its infrastructure, systems, and regulations to handle increased cargo flow. Harold Schmidt, Secretary General of the Namibia Logistics Association (NLA), emphasized that the country cannot afford complacency. “With more cargo expected to pass

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Railway News Southern Africa

$1 Billion Lobito Corridor Impact Platform Launched to Drive Private-Sector Growth Across Angola, DRC, and Zambia

The Lobito Corridor Impact Development Platform (LCID)—a new $1 billion private-sector–driven initiative—has officially launched, backed by an initial $100 million joint commitment from entrepreneur Haim Taib and Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA). Focused on the Lobito Corridor, this platform aims to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development across Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. LCID is designed to enhance U.S.-Africa cooperation through targeted investments in agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare,

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Railway News

Russia Eyes Africa’s Rail Future with Strategic Infrastructure Push

As Moscow accelerates its economic engagement in Africa, Russian Railways (RZD) is targeting four strategic countries—Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Africa, and Libya—to develop and modernize rail infrastructure. This initiative is part of a broader geopolitical shift positioning Africa as a critical partner in Russia’s evolving global strategy. According to Sputnik Afrika, RZD is advancing railway construction and modernization projects across the continent, aligning with Moscow’s ambition to deepen trade ties,

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Central Africa

EU Invests €40 Million to Modernize Douala-N’Djamena Trade Corridor

The European Union has committed €40 million to upgrade the Douala-N’Djamena trade corridor, a key route connecting Douala, Cameroon’s largest port, to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad. This investment is aimed at boosting trade, transport efficiency, and regional integration across Central Africa. The funding is part of the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, which promotes sustainable infrastructure by mobilizing both public and private financing. For this corridor, the EU has partnered

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Ports & Terminals West Africa

EU Flags Nigerian Seaports as Major Gateway for Counterfeit Goods in West Africa

The European Union (EU) has launched an investigation into the rising flow of counterfeit goods entering West Africa, identifying Nigerian seaports as key conduits for the illegal trade that extends to international markets. According to the 2025 EU Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries, Nigeria has been classified among eight “Priority 3 countries” that present serious challenges to intellectual property (IP) enforcement. Other

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Central Africa Road Freight

Kinshasa Launches Traffic Reform to Tackle Urban Congestion

The provincial government of Kinshasa is embarking on a landmark reform of urban traffic in a bid to ease chronic congestion on the capital’s roads. Starting Monday, May 19, 2025, new mobility restrictions will come into effect for trucks and private vehicles. These changes, initially leaked on social media, were confirmed as authentic by the Governor’s office. “The Governor’s Office confirms the authenticity of the traffic regulation document currently circulating

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

CLM to Establish New Logistics Terminal at Agility Logistics Park in Maputo

Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM) has selected the Agility Logistics Park in Maputo as the site for its new logistics terminal, office, and distribution center—a significant step forward for Mozambique’s logistics infrastructure and supply chain capacity. The upcoming CLM terminal will cover 7,000 square meters within the Agility Logistics Park, a modern, secure facility featuring world-class warehousing built to international standards. Once operational, the terminal will process over 50,000 tonnes

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Shipping News

Maersk Sana Adrift for Two Weeks After Engine Room Explosion Off Bermuda

A salvage tug is en route to the Maersk Sana, a Maersk-operated container ship that has been drifting in the Atlantic Ocean since an engine room explosion occurred last week. The vessel, positioned approximately 250 nautical miles east of Bermuda, experienced the explosion on April 28 while sailing from Newark to Singapore. Maersk confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, May 5, that the tug had departed from Europe on

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Ports & Terminals

AD Ports Group Signs 50-Year Deal to Develop Industrial and Logistics Zone in Egypt

The United Arab Emirates’ AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year concession agreement with Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) to develop a major industrial and logistics zone east of Port Said on the Mediterranean coast. Under the deal, the Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant will plan, finance, build, operate, and manage a 20-square-kilometre zone in multiple phases. In the first phase, AD Ports has committed $120 million for

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Ports & Terminals Southeastern Africa

Transnet Names Preferred Bidders for R17 Billion Liquid Bulk and Green Fuel Terminals at Richards Bay

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has selected five companies as preferred bidders for the development of liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct at the Port of Richards Bay. The project, valued at approximately R17 billion, will be implemented under a 25-year concession. In a statement, TNPA said the concession forms part of its strategy to expand the port’s liquid bulk handling capacity while supporting South

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