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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…
Railway News

Morocco’s $2.9 Billion Rail Expansion Ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco’s state-owned rail operator, ONCF, announced a significant $2.9 billion investment on Wednesday to purchase 168 trains from manufacturers in France, Spain, and South Korea. This move is part of ONCF’s broader efforts to expand the country’s rail network in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, as reported by Reuters. The contracts were awarded to French manufacturer Alstom, Spain’s Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles

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Railway News Southern Africa

Transnet Strengthens Leadership with Key Executive Appointments

Transnet has appointed Bessie Mabunda as Chief Executive of Transnet Engineering (TE) and Moshe Motlohi as Chief Executive of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), effective March 1. These appointments aim to enhance strategic leadership, ensure stability, and strengthen the organization’s key operating divisions. TE, Transnet’s manufacturing division, provides research, design, manufacturing, and maintenance services for the global rail industry, with a strong focus on Africa. TRIM oversees South Africa’s rail

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Durban Container Terminals Expands Fleet to Boost Port Efficiency

Durban Container Terminals (DCT) has received a new fleet of straddle carriers and rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes worth R892 million. These are among the first of 100 cargo-handling machines set to arrive this year as part of Transnet’s broader investment in port infrastructure. Speaking at the unveiling event at the Port of Durban, Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips described the equipment delivery as a “game changer” that will significantly improve operational

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Railway News Southern Africa

Traxtion Expands African Footprint with Lobito Atlantic Railway Partnership

South African railway company Traxtion has strengthened its presence in Africa by leasing G18U shunting locomotives from Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). These locomotives will enhance freight operations at Lobito Port, a key transportation hub connecting Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This partnership aims to improve the efficiency of freight transport along this critical trade corridor. Previously, Traxtion and LAR agreed to lease U20C locomotives, essential for

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China Shipping News

Global Iron Ore Shipments Drop 7% Amid Weak Chinese Demand

Global iron ore shipments have declined by 7% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first seven weeks of 2025, largely due to sluggish demand from China. Australia has been hit hardest, with exports down 10% compared to the previous year, while Brazilian shipments have fallen by 5%. The overall demand for tonne-mile sea freight shipments of iron ore has also dropped by 6% y-o-y, according to Filipe Gouveia, shipping analysis manager at

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Transnet Increases Resources to Boost Cape Town Container Terminal Efficiency

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has ramped up resources at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) by deploying additional cranes and personnel to counter productivity losses caused by strong winds. In a statement on Wednesday, TPT reported that adverse weather over the past two weeks resulted in over 200 lost operational hours, leaving 12 vessels waiting at anchor. Wind speeds reached between 100 km/h and 120 km/h, exceeding the 80 km/h

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Shipping News

EU Extends Red Sea Maritime Security Mission Until 2026

The European Union (EU) Council has extended the mandate of its maritime security operation in the Red Sea, EUNAVFOR Aspides, until February 28, 2026, to safeguard freedom of navigation in the region. In a statement, the Council confirmed that the extension follows a strategic review of the operation and comes with a reference budget of over €17 million for the period. “To enhance maritime situational awareness, Operation Aspides will not

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North America Shipping News

Canadian Coast Guard Rescues 20 Crew Members from MSC Baltic III Grounding

The Canadian Coast Guard successfully rescued 20 crew members from the MSC Baltic III over the weekend after the vessel lost power and ran aground off the coast of Newfoundland. According to the Coast Guard, Marine Communications and Traffic Services in Port aux Basques received a mayday call from the ship on Saturday after it experienced a blackout about 12 nautical miles off the Bay of Islands. Severe weather and

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Railway News Southern Africa

Botswana to Boost Rail Network Investment for Economic Growth

The rail development is part of a broader proposed infrastructure budget of P11.54 billion (R15.4 billion). “Railway infrastructure is essential to industrial and logistical operations. It offers a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable transportation solution,” said Gaolathe. The total budget for rail projects amounts to P156 million, covering the rehabilitation of the Limpopo Corridor, the procurement of Botswana Railway Workshop equipment, and feasibility studies for the Mmamabula-Lephalale and Mosetse-Kazungula railways. Gaolathe

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Shipping News

Landmark Agreement to Digitize Seafarer Certification Signed by ICS, LROO, and Marina

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO), and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) of the Philippines Department of Transportation have signed a significant agreement to digitize seafarer certification processes. In a statement, ICS revealed that the parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a pilot project aimed at integrating seafarer certification systems and developing a new mobile application. The MoU, signed at the

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