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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…
Central Africa Railway News

DRC Prime Minister Calls for Acceleration of Lobito Corridor Development

Speaking at the 38th Meeting of the Council of Ministers at the African Union City, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka emphasized the urgent need to accelerate development projects along the Lobito Corridor. In her address, the Prime Minister highlighted the Italian government’s launch of a new partnership model with Africa, rooted in the Mattei Plan—an initiative focused on fostering equitable and mutually beneficial cooperation. The Mattei Plan prioritizes joint identification

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Angola Launches Port Terminal Tenders to Boost Maritime Trade and Connectivity

The Angolan government has opened tenders for the concession of maritime passenger and cargo terminals at the ports of Cabinda and Soyo, in a strategic move to enhance regional logistics and stimulate economic growth. The 20-year concession contracts will cover the management, operation, and maintenance of the two terminals, with the goal of strengthening coastal shipping (cabotage), improving transport efficiency, and creating employment opportunities. Positioned as vital gateways for maritime

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Railway News Southern Africa

U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Lobito Corridor Investments

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing investments along the Lobito Corridor, confirmed the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe during his visit to Huambo on Tuesday. James Story, after meeting with Governor Pereira Alfredo, stated that his three-day visit to the Lobito Corridor projects is part of an initiative that includes 16 ambassadors from various countries. This visit aims to demonstrate the U.S.

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola’s TAAG Plans to Resume Direct Luanda-Houston Flights

Angola’s national airline, TAAG, is exploring a long-term plan to reinstate direct flights between Luanda and Houston, USA, a source told Energy Capital & Power. This initiative aligns with the airline’s global expansion strategy and aims to strengthen trade and commerce between Angola and the United States. TAAG has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation and is awaiting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 Certification before launching

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Railway News Southern Africa

Norwegian Ambassador Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Expanding Angola’s Agricultural Exports

Norwegian Ambassador Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt is visiting Huambo and the Lobito Corridor from today until the 3rd, as part of a delegation of ambassadors from the United States and several European countries. This visit focuses on assessing Angola’s agricultural potential, with particular attention to how the Lobito Corridor can facilitate the export of Angolan products to Norway. In a statement from the Norwegian embassy, the ambassador explained that Angola’s vast,

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Corridor and EU-Africa Cooperation Take Center Stage at Rome Conference

Luanda – The strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor and enhanced cooperation between Africa and the European Union (EU) were key topics at the EU high-level conference held this week in Rome, Italy. The event aimed to strengthen ties between African nations and the EU. Under the theme “The Mattei Plan for Africa and the EU’s Global Gateway: A Common Effort with the African Continent,” the conference brought together political

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Four-Day Border Delays at Kopfontein Cause Major Supply Chain Disruptions

Truck drivers crossing from South Africa into Botswana via the Kopfontein Border Post face an average wait time of four days, with no emergency amenities, according to industry executives. The backlog on the R49 follows the flooding of the Groblersbrug Border Post over three weeks ago, forcing cargo carriers—many en route to the Copperbelt—to reroute through Kopfontein. Mike Fitzmaurice, regional vice president of the African Union’s Organisation for Transport and

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Air Freight Southern Africa

OR Tambo Airfreight Volumes Surge 13% Amid Aviation Challenges

Airfreight volumes at South Africa’s busiest international airport, OR Tambo International, have risen 13% year-on-year, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU). Compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity SA (Busa), the CMU reports steady growth in both inbound and outbound shipments as of March 16. Imports totaled 628,476 kg, a 14% increase, while exports reached 386,267 kg, reflecting a 5% rise. OR

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Central Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

DP World and Mota-Engil to Develop DRC’s First Deep-Sea Port

DP World has appointed multinational construction firm Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Port of Banana in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), positioning the country as a key trade hub in the region. Located in Kongo Central province on the Atlantic coast, the port represents a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing business costs and strengthening the DRC’s economic independence. As the country’s first fully equipped maritime

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Ports & Terminals

POTENT-X Project to Transform European Ports into Clean Energy Hubs

A new initiative, the POTENT-X project—Ports as Energy Transition Hubs—has been launched to position European ports as key sites for renewable energy generation, storage, and distribution. As part of the EU’s clean energy transition, the project will establish two Living Lab Networks across the North Sea and Baltic regions. These networks will serve as collaborative platforms for real-world testing, knowledge sharing, and the development of innovative energy solutions. POTENT-X integrates

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