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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…
East Africa Railway News

Tanzania and Burundi Sign $2.15 Billion Railway Deal to Boost Regional Connectivity

On January 29, 2025, Tanzania and Burundi signed an agreement to construct a 282-kilometer Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Uvinza in Tanzania to Musongati in Burundi. The $2.15 billion project, awarded to China Railway Engineering Group Co. Ltd (CREGC) and China Railway Engineering Design and Consulting Group Co. Ltd (CREDC), is set for completion within 72 months. The signing ceremony took place at the John Pombe Magufuli SGR station in

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

AD Ports Group Launches $250M Investment to Modernize Luanda Terminal and Logistics Hub

AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has officially commenced the long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and logistics business in Luanda, Angola. In partnership with Angolan firms Unicargas and Multiparques, the initiative aims to modernize port operations and strengthen regional trade networks. The Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, Angola’s largest port, handles 76% of the country’s container and general cargo, serving

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG Angola Airlines Receives First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Advancing Fleet Modernization

TAAG Angola Airlines has welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a key milestone in its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Leased from AerCap, this aircraft is the first of four Dreamliners ordered by TAAG, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to expanding its long-haul operations and enhancing passenger experience. The new Dreamliner arrived in Luanda just ahead of Angola’s Liberation Day on February 4, featuring TAAG’s updated livery and symbolizing nearly 50

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Eiffage Secures €100 Million Contract to Expand DRC’s Port of Matadi

French civil engineering firm Eiffage has been awarded a contract to renovate and expand the container terminal at the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Port of Matadi. The contract, valued at over €100 million, was secured through Eiffage’s subsidiary, Eiffage Génie Civil Marine. Located 150km upstream from the mouth of the Congo River, the Port of Matadi is the DRC’s primary port, handling 90% of the country’s container imports,

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Shipping News Southern Africa Uncategorized

CMA CGM to Prioritize Alternative Routes via Cape of Good Hope Amid Regional Tensions

CMA CGM has confirmed that it will continue to use alternative routes through the Cape of Good Hope for its Asia-Europe trade services to ensure the safety of seafarers and vessels. This decision follows recent developments in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, where Houthi rebels announced a ceasefire agreement on January 19, 2025, temporarily halting attacks on commercial vessels, except those that are Israeli-owned or -flagged. In a

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Oshoek Border Post Reopens to Freight Traffic Following Collision

South Africa’s main logistics border with Eswatini has officially reopened to road freight, despite conflicting reports circulating on social media. Cross-border trade facilitator Louise Wiggett confirmed that a limited number of trucks were allowed through the Oshoek Border Post on Monday night, January 27. By Tuesday, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) verified that operations had been fully restored following a severe collision on Sunday morning. The accident occurred when

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Southern Africa

South Africa Strengthens Marine Protection with New Pollution Law

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill into law, introducing stricter measures to safeguard South Africa’s oceans from ship-related pollution. In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidency emphasized the legislation’s role in both national and global efforts to protect the marine environment while ensuring the sustainable use of ocean resources. With South Africa’s coastline spanning over 3,000 kilometers—from Namibia’s Atlantic shores to

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Port of Maputo Begins $164 Million Expansion to Boost Capacity and Trade

Construction has commenced on the $164 million expansion of the Port of Maputo’s container terminal, a project set to double its annual capacity from 255,000 TEUs to 530,000 TEUs. DP World and the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) announced the launch of Phase 1 of the two-year project in a joint statement on Monday. The expansion, undertaken by Shafa Construções, EA, Limitada, will significantly enhance the port’s efficiency and competitiveness

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Shipping News

Freight Rates at Risk of Collapse Amid Shipping Uncertainty

The recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause hostilities has raised hopes that container ships may soon return to the Red Sea. However, the situation remains complex, and a large-scale return of vessels is far from certain, warns Xeneta’s chief analyst, Peter Sand. While diversions around the Cape of Good Hope are costly and inefficient, the shipping industry has managed to stabilize operations. Carriers will be reluctant to revert

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Shipping News

Global Container Ship Orders Reach Record High Amid Market Uncertainty

The global container ship order book reached a record high of 8.3 million TEUs by the end of 2024, surpassing the previous high of 7.8 million TEUs in 2023. According to the latest BIMCO update, 4.4 million TEUs were ordered in 2024—the second-highest annual figure on record—despite deliveries also hitting a new peak of 2.9 million TEUs. Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, highlighted the dominance of large vessels

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