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TRIM Seeks Private-Sector Partners to Revitalise 9,000km Rail Network

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Durban Gateway Terminal Faces Operational Crisis as Freight Backlogs Mount

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Work Begins on Ressano Garcia Border Upgrade to Improve Mozambique-South Africa Trade

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Railway News Southern Africa

TRIM Seeks Private-Sector Partners to Revitalise 9,000km Rail Network

TRIM Seeks Private Partners to Revitalise 9,000km of South Africa’s Rail Network South Africa’s Transnet…
Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Durban Gateway Terminal Faces Operational Crisis as Freight Backlogs Mount

Durban Gateway Terminal Crisis Deepens as Freight Forwarders Call for Urgent Intervention South Africa’s freight…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Work Begins on Ressano Garcia Border Upgrade to Improve Mozambique-South Africa Trade

Ressano Garcia Border Upgrade Begins to Ease Mozambique-South Africa Freight Congestion Work has begun on…
Road Freight

Sallaum Lines Launches European Vehicle Logistics Business

Sallaum Lines Launches European Road Logistics Arm to Expand Vehicle Distribution Ro-Ro carrier Sallaum Lines…
Southern Africa

Freight Industry Backs Durban’s Congestion Strategy but Calls for Action

Freight Industry Backs Durban Congestion Plan, Urges Funding and Faster Implementation South Africa’s freight and…
Shipping News Southern Africa

Maersk Diverts Cape Town Call to Ngqura to Recover Schedule Delays

Maersk Diverts Cape Town-Bound Vessel to Ngqura Amid Schedule Delays Maersk is diverting a scheduled…
Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Namibia Advances Walvis Bay Container Terminal Concession to Improve Throughput and Regional Competitiveness

Namibia Moves to Concession Walvis Bay Container Terminal to Private Operator to Boost SADC Trade Efficiency Namibia is advancing plans to bring in a private operator to manage the Walvis Bay container terminal, with the environmental public-comment period on the operation-and-management proposal set to close on 29 June 2026. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening the port’s role as a competitive gateway for regional trade in the

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Cape Town MyCiTi Advances Electric Bus Rollout and Integrated Claremont Transport Hub

Cape Town MyCiTi to Launch First Electric Bus and Claremont Transport Hub, Advancing Urban Mobility and Logistics Efficiency Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus network is preparing to introduce its first electric bus in August 2026, marking a key step in the city’s transition toward lower-emission urban mobility. At the same time, construction is advancing on a major integrated transport hub in Claremont, designed to improve connectivity across multiple public transport operators.

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Railway News West Africa

RMB Nigeria Leads $1.8 Billion Financing for Landmark Kano–Maradi Cross-Border Railway Project

RMB Nigeria Secures $1.8 Billion Financing for Kano–Maradi Railway to Boost West Africa Trade Connectivity RMB Nigeria has successfully structured a $1.8 billion financing package for the development of the Kano–Maradi railway, one of West Africa’s most important cross-border infrastructure projects. The deal positions RMB Nigeria as a key financier of strategic transport infrastructure aimed at strengthening trade links between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger while promoting broader regional

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Luanda–Guangzhou Air Route Strengthens Angola–China Connectivity

New Luanda–Guangzhou Direct Flight Boosts Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation Between Angola and China The launch of the direct air link between Luanda (Angola) and Guangzhou (China) marks a strategic milestone in the growing economic relationship between the two countries, extending far beyond aviation connectivity. The new route is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, facilitate investment flows, and improve mobility between two increasingly interconnected markets. By reducing travel time and

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East Africa

Ethiopia Lifts Foreign Ownership Restrictions in Freight Forwarding Sector

Ethiopia Opens Freight Forwarding Sector to 100% Foreign Ownership to Boost Trade Efficiency and Investment Ethiopia has removed long-standing restrictions on foreign participation in freight forwarding, allowing 100% foreign ownership in a major liberalization move aimed at improving logistics efficiency and attracting investment into its trade infrastructure. The reform, approved by the Ethiopian Investment Board under the Ethiopian Investment Commission, abolishes previous rules that limited foreign equity to 49% and

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Kenya Expands Port of Mombasa with Berth 19B to Boost Cargo Capacity

Mombasa Port Expands Capacity with Berth 19B to Handle Rising East African Trade Volumes The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is accelerating infrastructure expansion at the Port of Mombasa to keep pace with rising regional trade, with construction of Berth 19B at the centre of ongoing upgrades. The project, contracted to China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), is part of KPA’s broader strategy to modernise port facilities, improve efficiency and strengthen Mombasa’s

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Railway News Southern Africa

DRC Joins Luxembourg Rail Protocol, Opening Door to Major Rail Investment in Africa

DRC Accession to Luxembourg Rail Protocol Set to Unlock Rail Investment and Boost African Trade Corridors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s accession to the Luxembourg Rail Protocol is being viewed as a major milestone for Africa’s transport and logistics sector, with the potential to unlock private investment in railway rolling stock and strengthen key regional trade corridors. The Luxembourg Rail Protocol, which entered into force on 8 March 2024,

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East Africa Railway News

Kenya to Launch Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR Construction in July 2026

Kenya to Begin Construction of Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR Extension in July 2026 to Boost Regional Trade Construction of the long-awaited Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension is set to begin in July 2026, with Kenya Railways confirming that preparations for the multi-billion-shilling project are in their final stages. The state corporation has intensified pre-construction activities, including public consultations with affected landowners and inspections of properties earmarked for compulsory acquisition along the

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Tanzania Ports Authority to Expand Tanga Port with Three New Berths

Tanzania Plans Major Expansion of Tanga Port with Three New Berths to Boost Trade and Capacity The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has announced plans to significantly expand Tanga Port through the construction of three new berths with a combined length of 900 metres. The project will begin with an initial 300-metre berth and is expected to enhance the port’s capacity, reduce congestion and strengthen its role as a key trade

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Port of Dar es Salaam Sets New Cargo Record Following Major Infrastructure Expansion

Port of Dar es Salaam Records Record Cargo Throughput as $421 Million Infrastructure Upgrade Boosts Regional Trade The Port of Dar es Salaam is strengthening its position as one of East Africa’s leading maritime gateways following major infrastructure investments that have significantly improved efficiency and regional connectivity. During the 2024/25 financial year, the port handled a record 27.7 million tonnes of cargo, a 15% increase from the previous year, driven

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