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Dangote to Build Nigeria’s Largest Seaport in Ogun State

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, has announced plans to develop Nigeria’s largest seaport in Ogun State. Dangote made the announcement last week during a courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun, stating that the project would be located in the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ). “We initially abandoned our plans to invest in the Olokola Free Trade Zone, but thanks to Governor Abiodun’s investor-friendly policies, we are

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Shipping News

MSC Awaits Stability in the Red Sea Before Resuming Transit through Suez Canal

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) CEO, Soren Toft, stated that the shipping line is waiting for the full restoration of stability in the Red Sea before redirecting its vessels back to the region. Toft made these comments during a video conference with Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman, Ossama Rabiee, where they discussed the current situation in the Red Sea. The meeting was attended by several SCA board members, along with an

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Southern Africa

Security Concerns Threaten Mozambique’s LNG Projects Amid Ongoing Insurgency in Cabo Delgado

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

The exploration of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province is facing renewed challenges due to ongoing threats from Islamic State insurgents based in rural areas like Chiure and Macomia, near the Port of Pemba, and Nangade along the Rovuma River, which borders Tanzania. In the latest wave of violence in the country’s northeastern province, the United Nations estimates that 10,140 people were forced to flee their homes

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Airlink to Expand Nairobi and Lusaka Services Amid Growing Demand for Regional Connectivity

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Airlink has announced plans to enhance its Nairobi and Lusaka services in response to increased demand for more connections between South Africa, Zambia, and Kenya’s economic hubs. Starting 30 March, the airline will add extra flights to these routes. The expanded services include three weekly night-time return flights between Johannesburg and Nairobi, complementing the airline’s daily service launched in 2023, which made Airlink the first private-sector carrier to operate on

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Port of Cape Town Delays Force Maersk to Reroute Ships Amid Ongoing Infrastructure Challenges

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Inclement weather and delays at the Port of Cape Town, coupled with the state-owned port and rail operator’s struggle to recover from wind-related disruptions, have forced Maersk to significantly adjust its shipping schedules. Over the weekend, The Cape Independent reported that the Danish shipping line had informed customers of extended wait times at the port, with delays of up to 10 days becoming increasingly common. Due to idling at anchorage,

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Southern Africa

Deputy President Mashatile Reassures Isuzu Motors on South Africa’s Infrastructure Progress

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reassured executives of Isuzu Motors Limited in Japan that South Africa is actively addressing its port and infrastructure issues, which have led to significant congestion, equipment failures, and disruptions in both import and export operations. “I am pleased to report that we have resolved the energy issues that had previously impacted our economy,” Mashatile said during his visit to the Isuzu Fujisawa Plant on Monday.

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Groblersburg Border Closure Disrupts Logistics in Southern Africa

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Botswana’s primary transit link with South Africa, the Groblersburg Border Post, is facing significant congestion after the Limpopo River and other tributaries flooded in early March, causing the border to close. As a result, cargo moving from South Africa to the Copperbelt through Botswana is being redirected to southern routes like Kopfontein, leading to extensive backlogs at a crossing critical for express logistics into Gaborone. Over the weekend, video footage

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Shipping News

Escalating Tensions in the Red Sea Threaten Maritime Trade Normalisation

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

The prospects of normalising maritime trade through the Red Sea by mid-2025 appear unlikely following recent military actions by the United States against Houthi rebel command structures in Yemen. The U.S. confirmed conducting lethal airstrikes in Sana’a, the Yemeni capital, which is home to most of the Ansar Allah militia leadership. While U.S. officials reported killing several Houthi leaders in the targeted operations, these claims have not been independently verified

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Shipping News

Global Container Volumes Continue Upward Trend with 5.8% Growth in January

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Global container volumes saw a significant increase in January, reaching 15.4 million TEUs, marking a 5.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, according to Container Trade Statistics (CTS) data. “Based on CTS data, we calculate that global TEU miles – adjusted for nautical distance – grew 8.1% y-o-y in January, absorbing more vessel capacity,” said Alan Murphy, CEO of maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence. January also saw strong growth in head-haul container trades, which rose

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Eswatini Invests 5% of Budget in Roads Launches New Infrastructure Fund

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance Makungu

Eswatini will allocate one out of every twenty rands from its 2025–26 government budget to road infrastructure, marking a significant investment in the country’s transport network. To finance new road construction and maintain existing roads, the newly established Road Agency Fund begins operations this month. Created under the 2023 Roads Authority Act, the agency operates under the Ministry of Finance and is funded by an additional 40-cent levy on petrol

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