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Zimbabwe Opens Rail Network to Private Players Amid Rising Mineral Demand Proflight Zambia Expands Fleet with New CRJ-200 Jet, Strengthening Regional Operations Zambia Signs MoU to Boost Trade Through Lobito Corridor Congo Airways Granted 90-Day Moratorium to Resume Operations and Expand Fleet DRC Relaunches Air Congo with Inaugural Flight Set for December US Port Strike Threat Prompts Shipping Lines to Impose Surcharges Ocean Carriers Report Strong Q2 Profits Amid Diverging Market Dynamics Transnet Enhances South African Port Operations with New Shore Tension Units Crane Collapse Temporarily Halts Operations at Yantian Port TAAG Partners with Habana Forwarding to Expand Cargo Services
Railway News Southern Africa

Zimbabwe Opens Rail Network to Private Players Amid Rising Mineral Demand

Air Freight Central Africa

Proflight Zambia Expands Fleet with New CRJ-200 Jet, Strengthening Regional Operations

Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia Signs MoU to Boost Trade Through Lobito Corridor

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Railway News Southern Africa

Zimbabwe Opens Rail Network to Private Players Amid Rising Mineral Demand

Zimbabwe’s state-owned railway operator, National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), has opened its network to private…
Air Freight Central Africa

Proflight Zambia Expands Fleet with New CRJ-200 Jet, Strengthening Regional Operations

Proflight Zambia has announced the addition of a fifth Bombardier CRJ-200 passenger jet, further enhancing…
Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia Signs MoU to Boost Trade Through Lobito Corridor

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Air Freight Southern Africa

Congo Airways Granted 90-Day Moratorium to Resume Operations and Expand Fleet

Congo Airways SA has been granted a 90-day moratorium by the International Civil Aviation Organization…
Air Freight Southern Africa

DRC Relaunches Air Congo with Inaugural Flight Set for December

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), under Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka,…
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US Port Strike Threat Prompts Shipping Lines to Impose Surcharges

Shipping companies are preparing for a potential strike at US ports along the East and…
Air Freight East Africa

Kenya’s High Court Blocks Adani Group Airport Lease Amid Public Concerns

Kenya’s High Court has temporarily halted a proposed deal for India’s Adani Group to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for 30 years in exchange for upgrading the facility, according to court documents. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) jointly filed an application on Monday, arguing that Kenya could independently raise the $1.85 billion needed to modernize the airport in Nairobi. They raised

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Railway News Southern Africa

$700 Million Trans-Cunene Railway Project to Link Angola and Namibia

The $700 million “Trans-Cunene” railway project, aimed at connecting Angola and Namibia, was presented last Thursday to the Provincial Government of Namibe by Namibian company Global Business Development (GBD). Harold Luttichau, head of the consortium, outlined the project, which includes building a new 400-kilometer railway from Lubango to Cunene and rehabilitating the existing line between Lubango and Moçâmedes. The project is expected to be completed within 15 months. “This rail

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Construction of Angola’s Amboim Port to Begin Soon

Nelson dos Santos, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Port of Amboim, announced last week in Sumbe that construction of the new port facility in Porto-Amboim, Cuanza-Sul province, will soon commence. This statement followed a courtesy meeting with provincial governor Mara Quiosa, aimed at welcoming her and discussing the port’s development. Dos Santos confirmed that preparations for the project are in advanced stages, with construction expected to begin

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Railway News Southern Africa

Residents of Lobito Praise Economic and Healthcare Benefits of the Lobito Corridor

Residents of Lobito in Benguela province have highlighted the significant benefits of the Lobito Corridor, emphasizing the creation of new business opportunities and the development of tourism in the region. Florinda Miranda e Silva, the general director of Lobito Regional Hospital, noted that the Corridor could also lead to the introduction of new medical specialties in local hospitals, improving healthcare services. She believes that the Lobito Corridor will attract tourists,

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Air Freight Europe

Sweden to Abolish Eco-Tax on Air Travel in July 2025

The Swedish government announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate the eco-tax on air travel, which was introduced in 2018, effective from July 1, 2025. This decision follows months of discussions and stems from an agreement between the conservative government led by Ulf Kristersson and its far-right allies, the Sweden Democrats, who together hold a parliamentary majority. The removal of the tax aims to boost air transport and enhance accessibility

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Shipping News Southern Africa

Secil Marítima Assures Restoration of Soyo-Cabinda and Cabinda-Luanda Routes Within Three Days

Secil Marítima announced on Friday that efforts are underway to restore normal operations on the Soyo-Cabinda and Cabinda-Luanda routes within three days, following the completion of repairs to damaged vessels. In a press release, Secil Marítima confirmed that technical teams are “working day and night” to resolve an issue with the propeller of one of the vessels operating on the Soyo-Cabinda and Cabinda-Luanda routes, part of the northern cabotage service.

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport Sees Sixfold Surge in Cargo Operations

Cargo operations at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport have experienced significant growth, with a total volume of 225,900 kilograms (225.9 tons) recorded from January to August this year, according to António Pombal, the general director of the airport’s Temporary Operator. Pombal highlighted that the cargo segment has grown sixfold since operations began on December 19, 2023. The airport’s cargo terminal has an annual capacity of 130,000 tons and handles

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Mozambique Awards 15-Year Concession for Chongoene Port Terminal Development

The Mozambican government has granted a 15-year concession for the construction, operation, maintenance, and management of the Chongoene Port Terminal in Gaza province. This public-private partnership involves a joint venture between Chinese firm Desheng Port and the state-owned Mozambican Ports and Railways (CFM). The concession was formalized through a decree approved by the Council of Ministers on August 26, which outlines the legal framework for this public-private partnership. The decree

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East Africa

Sh102.18 billion recovered from Tanzanian bridge in 9 years

The Nyerere Bridge in Tanzania has generated Sh102.18 billion since its opening in 2016, according to the Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth Employment, and People with Disabilities), Mr. Patrobas Katambi. However, the investment funds for the bridge are not yet fully recovered. Mr. Katambi made this announcement while addressing parliamentary inquiries reported by The Citizen. The bridge, a project of the National Social Security

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Air Freight East Africa

Ethiopian Airlines Leases Aircraft Amid Boeing Delivery Delays

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has been forced to lease aircraft to sustain its expansion plans due to delays from Boeing Co. in delivering new planes. Over half of Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet consists of Boeing models. CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele revealed that the airline has been awaiting deliveries of 737 Max jets and 777 freighters since April. Boeing has not provided a new timeline for these deliveries, impacting the airline’s

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