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Indonesia Widens Pertamina Corruption Probe to Include Trafigura Employee and Domestic Shipping Company

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

Indonesia Expands $17.6 Billion Corruption Probe Into Pertamina, Trafigura Employee, and Shipping Firms Indonesia has expanded its high-profile corruption investigation into state energy giant Pertamina, now implicating a Trafigura employee and a local shipping company, as part of a broader probe covering activities from 2018 to 2023. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has named nine additional suspects in a case that has allegedly caused state losses totaling IDR 285 trillion

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt

July 18, 2025July 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

U.S. Supports Lobito Corridor Rail Project Linking DRC, Angola, and Zambia to Accelerate Mineral Exports The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Lobito Corridor—a transformative rail project that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia—in a move aimed at boosting regional trade and unlocking economic opportunities. Speaking in a recent interview, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, described the Lobito Corridor as

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Ports & Terminals West Africa

Aliko Dangote to Build Nigeria’s Deepest Seaport to Boost Industrial Exports

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Constance Makungu

Aliko Dangote Plans Massive Seaport in Ogun State to Expand Fertilizer and LNG Exports Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is advancing plans to build a massive deep-sea port near his fertilizer and oil refinery complexes in a strategic move to streamline exports and support the growth of his industrial empire. In a recent interview in Lagos, Dangote revealed that his group submitted formal documentation in late June to initiate construction

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola’s TAAG Airlines to Acquire Boeing 787s in $297M U.S.-Backed Deal

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Constance Makungu

Angola’s TAAG Secures $297M EXIM-Backed Deal for Boeing 787 Jets to Boost Luanda’s New Aviation Hub Angola’s state-owned airline, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to acquire Boeing 787-10 wide-body aircraft and General Electric Aerospace engines through a $297 million financing package backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM). The agreement, announced Wednesday, will support the delivery of new aircraft and spare engines while strengthening U.S. manufacturing jobs and Angola’s aviation

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Durban and Richards Bay Airports Expand to Boost Airfreight Growth

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Constance Makungu

Durban and Richards Bay Airports Drive Airfreight Growth with Major Expansion Plans Expansion projects at Durban and Richards Bay airports are underway or in the planning stages to accommodate rising airfreight volumes in the region. Durban’s airfreight operator, Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport, opened a new public bonded warehouse on April 1. In May, the Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC) unveiled the second phase of its Aeropark and

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Middle East Road Freight

Fiat’s Tris EV Boosts Zero-Emission Last-Mile Delivery in Africa & Middle East

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Constance Makungu

Fiat’s Tris Electric Vehicle Sets New Standard for Zero-Emission Last-Mile Logistics in Africa and the Middle East Fiat has launched Tris, an innovative three-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) designed to deliver zero-emission transport solutions for last-mile delivery and micro-logistics. Developed with modularity, simplicity, and sustainability in mind, Tris represents a bold step in urban mobility for underserved and fast-growing markets. The name Tris reflects its three wheels, three configurations, and distinctive

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Shipping News

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

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Constance Makungu

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

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Constance Makungu

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

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Constance Makungu

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

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Constance Makungu

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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