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Cape Town Container Terminal Begins Assembly of New High-Speed Gantry Cranes

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received components for the first of nine new rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, part of a fleet of 28 being supplied by original equipment manufacturer Liebherr Africa. Assembly of the cranes has already commenced onsite. CTCT stated that the investment will significantly benefit agricultural producers and regional exporters by improving efficiency and resilience in cargo handling operations. Equipped with advanced anti-sway technology, the new

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Southern Africa

Wage Dispute Escalates as Untu Threatens Strike Action Against Transnet

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

The United National Transport Union (Untu) has warned of imminent industrial action that could cripple port operations and cost South Africa’s economy billions, following the collapse of wage negotiations with Transnet. Untu General Secretary Cobus van Vuuren announced on Monday evening that talks for the 2025/26 wage agreement had officially reached a deadlock. Attempts at conciliation through the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) failed to yield a resolution.

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Port Elizabeth Terminal Boosts Efficiency with New R240 Million Ship-to-Shore Crane

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal has strengthened its operations with the acquisition of a new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore crane valued at R240 million, Transnet announced. The crane, supplied by original equipment manufacturer Liebherr Africa, replaces a unit that had served for over 35 years and reached the end of its operational life. This move is part of Transnet’s broader equipment replacement strategy to ensure reliability and improved service delivery. According to

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

President Ramaphosa to Assess Port Operations and Strengthen Governance in Eastern Cape

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to conduct an oversight visit to the Eastern Cape this week, where he will engage with the Provincial Executive Committee and receive a comprehensive briefing on the Port of Ngqura. The visit will begin on Tuesday with a presentation by Transnet leadership on the operational status of the port. As one of South Africa’s newest deep-water ports, Ngqura is designed for high-efficiency container handling and

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Ports & Terminals

South Africa Extends Condolences to Iran After Deadly Port Explosion

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

South Africa, through its Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), has expressed condolences to the government and people of Iran following a deadly explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran. The incident, initially reported to have claimed over 40 lives and injured more than 1,000 people, is now believed to have caused at least 70 deaths, according to an Iranian official quoted by state media

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Air Freight

Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.4% in March Amid Tariff Concerns and Fuel Price Drop

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 4.4% in March 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). International operations experienced even stronger growth at 5.5%. Meanwhile, available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTKs)—a measure of cargo capacity—increased by 4.3% overall, with international capacity growing by 6.1%. “March cargo volumes were strong,” said IATA Director General

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Ports & Terminals

Port of East London Achieves Milestone with Dual Berthing of Car Carriers

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

The Port of East London marked a significant milestone last week with the simultaneous berthing of two pure car carriers at its newly upgraded automotive berth. According to Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), this achievement underscores the port’s recent infrastructure improvements, which now allow two new-generation car carrier vessels—each over 200 meters long—to dock along the West Quay at the same time. “This operational milestone highlights the successful upgrade of

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Air Freight Central Africa

Loano Airport Modernization Project Launched in Lubumbashi

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

The long-awaited modernization of Loano Airport in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga officially kicked off on April 18, 2025. The project is being executed by Summa Group, a Turkish construction and infrastructure firm. Selim Bora, Chairman and CEO of Summa, presented the project to President Félix Tshisekedi, who laid the symbolic foundation stone to mark the start of construction. While the presidency confirmed the Congolese government had contracted a specialized firm for the

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG Resumes Luanda-Lisbon Flights Following Power Restoration at Lisbon Airport

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

TAAG Angola Airlines announced on Tuesday the resumption of its Luanda–Lisbon–Luanda flights after power was restored at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon. In a statement quoted by Lusa, TAAG confirmed that essential services have returned to normal and assured that passengers affected by Monday’s unexpected power outage in Portugal will be gradually rebooked on upcoming flights. The national carrier also noted that its customer service points will maintain regular communication

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG Launches New Cargo Route to Nairobi to Boost African Trade and Flower Exports

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance Makungu

TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a new cargo route connecting Luanda, Angola, to Nairobi, Kenya, marking a strategic step in the airline’s expansion across the African continent. The inaugural flight took place on Wednesday and will now operate weekly, every Wednesday. In an official statement, TAAG emphasized that the new Luanda–Nairobi (LAD-NBO) cargo service will prioritize the transport of flowers, capitalizing on Kenya’s status as one of the world’s leading

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