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Saudia Cargo Launches ‘Beyond’ Initiative to Boost Saudi Exports Globally

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance Makungu

Saudia Cargo Expands Global Reach with New ‘Beyond’ Export Campaign Under Vision 2030 The airfreight division of Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia Cargo, has unveiled a new export-focused campaign aimed at expanding the Kingdom’s presence in global markets. Titled ‘Beyond’, the initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision 2030 economic transformation strategy. Launched in collaboration with the Saudi Export Development Authority and the ‘Saudi Made’ initiative, the campaign is designed

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America Shipping News

U.S. Shipbuilding Revival Faces Challenges Amid White House Departure and LNG Project Shift

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance Makungu

U.S. Shipbuilding Push Stumbles as Key White House Official Departs and Hanwha Eyes LNG Carrier Build U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to revitalize America’s commercial shipbuilding sector have hit a significant roadblock following the departure of Ian Bennitt, a senior official in the National Security Council overseeing maritime affairs. According to Seatrade Maritime, at least one of Bennitt’s deputies is also expected to leave the administration, raising questions about the

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Ports & Terminals

DP World to Invest $800 Million in Redevelopment of Syria’s Port of Tartus

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance Makungu

DP World Invests $800M to Transform Syria’s Tartus Port into Major Regional Trade Hub DP World has announced a landmark investment of $800 million to redevelop and operate the Port of Tartus in Syria, aiming to transform it into a key trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The investment forms part of a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

South African Ports Exceed Container Handling Targets Amid Recovery Plan Success

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance Makungu

South African Ports Break Records with 101,295 Containers Handled in a Week Ports along South Africa’s coastline handled 101,295 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last week—surpassing the weekly target for all container terminals by 15%. Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) announced on Monday that this marks the highest weekly container throughput since the 2017/2018 financial year, when 101,871 TEUs were moved, a record that still stands. This performance reflects steady gains achieved

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Ports & Terminals Railway News Southern Africa

Transnet Faces Prolonged Cash Burn as S&P Downgrades Credit Rating

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

S&P Downgrades Transnet, Warns of Cash Burn Through 2027 Without Government Support Transnet, South Africa’s state-owned freight rail and ports operator, is expected to burn cash for at least the next three years, according to a new forecast by S&P Global Ratings, as reported by BusinessLive on Tuesday. Citing an unsustainable capital structure in the absence of ongoing state support, S&P downgraded Transnet’s credit rating. The agency also warned that

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Central Africa Ports & Terminals

DRC to Launch Four One-Stop Border Ports to Boost Regional Trade with Burundi

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

DR Congo to Open Four Trade Ports in South Kivu to Enhance Regional Integration and Cut Logistics Costs The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to enhance regional economic integration with the upcoming launch of four one-stop border ports in South Kivu province. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 22, in Kinshasa following a strategic meeting between Minister of Foreign Trade Julien Paluku and Project Coordinator Thierry Kayembe.

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Ports

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

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

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

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Constance Makungu

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

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

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

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

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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