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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Lobito Corridor Investments

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Angola’s TAAG Plans to Resume Direct Luanda-Houston Flights

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Norwegian Ambassador Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Expanding Angola’s Agricultural Exports

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Railway News Southern Africa

U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Lobito Corridor Investments

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing investments along the Lobito Corridor, confirmed…
Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola’s TAAG Plans to Resume Direct Luanda-Houston Flights

Angola’s national airline, TAAG, is exploring a long-term plan to reinstate direct flights between Luanda…
Railway News Southern Africa

Norwegian Ambassador Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Expanding Angola’s Agricultural Exports

Norwegian Ambassador Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt is visiting Huambo and the Lobito Corridor from today until…
Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Corridor and EU-Africa Cooperation Take Center Stage at Rome Conference

Luanda – The strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor and enhanced cooperation between Africa and…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Four-Day Border Delays at Kopfontein Cause Major Supply Chain Disruptions

Truck drivers crossing from South Africa into Botswana via the Kopfontein Border Post face an…
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OR Tambo Airfreight Volumes Surge 13% Amid Aviation Challenges

Airfreight volumes at South Africa’s busiest international airport, OR Tambo International, have risen 13% year-on-year,…
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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Air Freight Southern Africa

Malawi Joins SAATM, Strengthening Africa’s Air Transport Integration

Malawi has officially become the 38th African country to join the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), marking a major milestone in the African Union’s efforts to unify the continent’s airspace and boost regional integration. The signing ceremony took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the 38th African Union Summit. Malawi’s Foreign Minister, Honourable Nancy Tembo, signed the Solemn Commitment in the presence of H.E. Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, the AU

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Southern Africa

South Africa to Engage Private Sector in Transport and Logistics Projects

The Department of Transport and state-owned Transnet will launch market engagements within the next two months to attract private sector participation (PSP) in key infrastructure projects, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed in his 2025 Budget speech, initially scheduled for delivery on February 19. The planned PSP projects cover major freight rail corridors, including iron ore, chrome, coal, and manganese lines. Additional initiatives include expanding and automating the ferrochrome and magnetite

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