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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 Revises Strategy After Missing 2025 Logistics Hub Target

Namibia has fallen short of its goal to establish itself as a regional logistics hub by 2025, as outlined in its Fourth National Development Plan (NDP4). In response to this setback, authorities are now reviewing the country’s master plan following significant delays in critical sectors, including rail, aviation, and regulatory infrastructure. The original phased approach aimed for significant expansion by 2020. However, as Gilbert Boois, Project Manager for the Walvis

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Zambia Sets Course to Become a Leading African Aviation Hub

At the recent Land-Linked Zambia Summit, aviation industry stakeholders—including representatives from the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA), the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Proflight Zambia, and other contributors—engaged in a panel discussion on Zambia’s ambitious plan to transform its aviation sector into a competitive hub within Africa. The concept of aviation hubs is gaining momentum across the continent, as African airlines expand their networks to drive connectivity and stimulate economic

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Groblersbrug Reopening Restores Vital Cargo Flow to Southern Africa’s Copperbelt

Truck traffic along South Africa’s N11 highway has significantly recovered following the reopening of the Groblersbrug Border Post with Botswana. The crossing, a key route for cargo destined for Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), had been closed for much of April after heavy rains caused the Limpopo River to flood, disrupting Customs operations and forcing hauliers to seek alternative routes. During the closure, transporters were redirected

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Avianca and TAAG Angola Airlines Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Air Cargo Connectivity

Article:Avianca Airlines and TAAG Angola Airlines have entered a landmark alliance that promises to reshape the air cargo transportation industry through the establishment of a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA). This strategic partnership is set to enhance service capacity, unlock new market opportunities, drive business development, and expand both airlines’ cargo destination networks. The primary aim is to offer preferential terms and competitive rates to customers, capitalizing on the growing global

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Central Africa Road Freight Southern Africa

DRC’s Sudden Visa Policy Change Burdens Cross-Border Hauliers

The abrupt termination of the visa-free agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe has imposed significant financial and operational challenges on cross-border hauliers serving Haut-Katanga Province’s mining sector. Over the past two weeks, transport companies were informed that Zimbabwean truck drivers must now obtain work visas to operate legally within the DRC. Implemented without prior notice by the DRC’s Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), the new

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Zambia Advances Vision for Regional Aviation Hub with Mansa Airport Upgrade

Zambia’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the country into a regional aviation hub, as work on upgrading Mansa Airport progresses under a strategic partnership with China Jiangsu International. This development was highlighted by Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali, during a high-level meeting in Lusaka with Som Qinbo, Chairman of China Jiangsu International. Welcoming the Chinese delegation, Minister Tayali expressed deep appreciation for the longstanding and productive

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Southeastern Africa

Walvis Bay Corridor Sees Cargo Surge Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom

The Walvis Bay Corridor is experiencing a surge in cargo volumes as mineral production in Zambia’s Copperbelt expands, driven by investments in new mining ventures. According to Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua, CEO of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG), this growth underscores the port’s strategic importance as a gateway to global markets. “We have observed that volumes moving in and out of the Copperbelt are increasing, fueled by the expansion of

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America China Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Port of Shanghai, Forcing Major Shipping Cancellations

US President Donald Trump’s sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese imports brought activity at the Port of Shanghai to a near standstill last week. According to the Asian publication Caixin, on April 7 and 8, nearly half of the vessels docked at Shanghai’s Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals were bound for the United States and racing against time to avoid the higher tariffs. “Containers that missed the narrow window now sit

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Shipping News

IMO’s Proposed Global Shipping Emissions Levy Stalls Amid Opposition

Although the International Maritime Organization (IMO) had considered introducing a global emissions levy on shipping to promote cleaner fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the plan has now been shelved. The proposed levy would have imposed a flat fee per tonne of carbon emitted, with suggested rates ranging from $18 to $300 per tonne. It was a central part of broader discussions on carbon pricing mechanisms intended to incentivize a

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Road Freight Southeastern Africa

C. Steinweg Logistics Revolutionizes Airfreight in Zambia’s Copperbelt

C. Steinweg Logistics, part of the global C. Steinweg Group, is reshaping the logistics landscape in Zambia’s Copperbelt with a game-changing airfreight strategy. As demand for mining and industrial supplies continues to grow, traditional freight routes via Lusaka have struggled to keep pace, often resulting in delays, costly disruptions, and operational downtime. Matthew Larkins, Manager of Airfreight at C. Steinweg Logistics, points out the inefficiencies of the existing model and

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