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Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade Beitbridge Freight Operations Hold Steady Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Route for Middle East-US Service as Red Sea Confidence Returns Dar es Salaam Port Reduces Vehicle Cargo Handling Times by Over 90% Cape Town Port Fuel Supplies Remain Stable Despite Middle East Tensions South African Businesses Push Back Against New Far East Shipping Surcharges DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports Zambia Plans TAZARA Railway Modernisation to Strengthen Trade and Logistics Network World Bank Clears Restart of South Kivu Trade Infrastructure Projects
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Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns

Road Freight Southern Africa

Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade

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Beitbridge Freight Operations Hold Steady Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic

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Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns

KRA’s New Advance Cargo Declaration System Sparks Supply Chain Concerns Across Southern Africa The Kenya…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade

Mozambique Signs 25-Year Concession for Dondo Inland Port to Improve Regional Cargo Flows Mozambique has…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Beitbridge Freight Operations Hold Steady Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic

Beitbridge Border Freight Movement Remains Stable Despite Rising Deportation and Repatriation Volumes Commercial freight movement…
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Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Route for Middle East-US Service as Red Sea Confidence Returns

Maersk Restores Suez Canal Routing for MECL Service, Cutting Transit Times by Up to 14…
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Dar es Salaam Port Reduces Vehicle Cargo Handling Times by Over 90%

DP World-Led Improvements Cut Vehicle Discharge Times at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port The Port…
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Cape Town Port Fuel Supplies Remain Stable Despite Middle East Tensions

Port of Cape Town Bunkering Unaffected as Fuel Supplies Stay Stable Amid Middle East Crisis…
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Shipwreckers Event Raises R33,000 for Charity

The annual Shipwreckers charity event, a highlight on South Africa’s logistics calendar, once again succeeded in raising significant funds for deserving causes. Held in November, the event raised R33,000 to support various beneficiaries. Organized by Land and Sea Shipping, this year’s gathering took place at the Jozi Gin Bar in Bryanston. Themed “Great Gatsby,” attendees from across the transport and supply chain industry embraced the occasion in dazzling 1920s-inspired attire,

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Lebombo Border Reopens Amidst Ongoing Unrest in Mozambique

The Lebombo border with Mozambique has reopened to travelers, but with limited operations, according to an announcement by the Border Management Authority (BMA) on Thursday. Jane Thupana, the BMA’s acting commissioner, confirmed that pedestrian and small vehicle processing resumed on a restricted scale. Statistics showed that 7,471 travelers were processed on December 11, reflecting a 50% drop in movement compared to the same period in 2023. This partial reopening follows

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America Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Trump Backs Longshoremen’s Fight Against Automation at US Ports

President-elect Donald Trump has publicly expressed strong support for the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) in its opposition to the introduction of automation in the nation’s ports. In a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced his solidarity with the ILA’s stance during its ongoing contract negotiations with international shipping lines and terminal operators. These negotiations reached a stalemate in November when the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) proposed

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

ILA Vice President Defends US Ports Amid Criticism, Highlights Operational Complexities

Dennis Daggett, Vice President of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), has strongly refuted recent media reports criticizing the efficiency of US ports, labeling them as “inaccurate and irresponsible.” Daggett contends that these claims are based on flawed interpretations of data that overlook critical operational differences between US ports and transshipment hubs worldwide. Daggett specifically addressed comparisons made in the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence survey, which included ports

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East Africa Railway News

AfDB Partners with Deutsche Bank and Société Générale to Mobilize $1.2 Billion for Tanzania’s SGR Project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a coordination agreement with Deutsche Bank and Société Générale to mobilize up to $1.2 billion for the construction of Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). This agreement was formalized during the African Investment Forum’s 2024 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco, as stated in an official AfDB release. The funds will support the development of a 411-kilometre railway line connecting Tabora and Kigoma in western

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Air Freight Central Africa East Africa

Air Congo Expands with New Aircraft, Boosting Connectivity and Economic Potential

Air Congo, the new national airline born from a partnership between the Congolese state and Ethiopian Airlines, has reached a significant milestone with the arrival of its second Boeing 737-800. This acquisition is part of a broader expansion plan that includes a total of eight aircraft, with six expected within the year. The addition of this second aircraft marks a turning point for air connectivity in the Democratic Republic of

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East Africa Ports & Terminals

Somalia and Ethiopia to Launch Negotiations on Somaliland Port Dispute

Somalia and Ethiopia have announced plans to begin technical negotiations by February next year to resolve tensions surrounding Ethiopia’s proposal to develop a port in Somaliland, the self-declared breakaway region of Somalia. Both nations have committed to concluding these talks within four months. The conflict originated in January when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed proposed securing access to a port in Somaliland. In return, Ethiopia would offer Somaliland a stake

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Central Africa Railway News

Freight Train Derailment in Lualaba, DRC, Leaves Five Dead and Dozens Injured

A freight train traveling from Tenke to Lubudi in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) derailed on Friday, December 13, at 10 p.m., resulting in at least five fatalities and around twenty injuries, according to a provisional report by the Nouvelle Société Civile Congolaise (NSCC) shared with Actualité.cd. The accident also caused significant material damage. The derailment occurred in Kansenia village, located 55 km from Lubudi,

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Air Freight Middle East

Emirates SkyCargo Launches eQuote to Revolutionize Cargo Services

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international airline, has launched eQuote, a cutting-edge digital tool designed to enhance customer interactions with the airline’s cargo services. This launch marks a significant milestone in Emirates SkyCargo’s push towards digitization, aiming to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and flexibility across global markets. Integrated into the e-SkyCargo platform, eQuote provides customers with a 24/7 self-service tool to request and manage spot

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East Africa Road Freight

AfDB Approves $100 Million Loan for Kigali’s Urban Transport Revamp

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $100 million loan to overhaul Kigali’s urban transport system, aiming to tackle the city’s growing mobility challenges. The “Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project,” finalized on December 2 at AfDB’s headquarters in Abidjan, seeks to create an inclusive, efficient, and safe road network for the city. With a population of 1.7 million, set to double by 2050, Kigali faces congestion, limited public transport

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