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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

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IATA Urges African Governments to Unlock Aviation’s Economic Potential

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ethiopian Airlines Posts $4.4 Billion Revenue in First Half of FY2025/26

Ethiopian Airlines Reports $4.4 Billion Half-Year Revenue, Passenger and Cargo Growth in FY2025/26 Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, reported $4.4 billion in revenue for the first six months of its 2025/26 financial year, representing a 14% year-on-year increase and exceeding internal forecasts. Speaking in Addis Ababa, Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew Bekele said the airline’s half-year revenue was 2% above target and reflected sustained demand across

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Harith General Partners Moves to Acquire FlySafair in Strategic Aviation Expansion

Harith General Partners in Advanced Talks to Acquire FlySafair, South Africa’s Largest Domestic Airline Harith General Partners is in advanced negotiations to acquire budget airline FlySafair, as the $3 billion asset manager expands its transport and infrastructure portfolio across Africa. Harith Chairman Tshepo Mahloele confirmed that discussions are at an advanced stage but remain subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from competition authorities and two aviation licensing bodies. The transaction

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Ports & Terminals West Africa

Marsa Maroc to Manage Port of Monrovia in Major West Africa Expansion

Marsa Maroc Signs Deal to Operate Liberia’s Port of Monrovia from 2026, Expands African Footprint Marsa Maroc has signed an agreement with the National Port Authority of Liberia to manage the Port of Monrovia starting in the first half of 2026. The agreement marks a significant step in the Casablanca-listed operator’s African expansion strategy, as it deepens its presence across West and East Africa. Infrastructure Upgrade and Terminal Development Under

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Central Africa Shipping News

Lobito Atlantic Railway Launches First Ethical Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets

Lobito Atlantic Railway Facilitates First Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets In a landmark milestone for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Trafigura announced the first delivery of copper and cobalt along the corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Angola’s deep-water port of Lobito. EGC, a state-owned entity responsible for purchasing cobalt from artisanal producers in the DRC, has

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Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group Sign Five-Year Deal to Strengthen Walvis Bay Zambia Fuel Corridor

Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group Partner to Transport 3 Million Litres of Fuel Monthly via Walvis Bay–Zambia Trade Corridor Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a landmark five year fuel logistics agreement aimed at improving cross-border transport efficiency and reinforcing the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor. The partnership is expected to enhance supply chain reliability for Zambia’s mining, industrial, and retail sectors while strengthening regional trade integration. Enhancing the

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Southern Africa

Walvis Bay Corridor Group Engages Industry to Shape 2026–2031 Trade Strategy

Walvis Bay Corridor Group Consults Namport and Logistics Stakeholders to Strengthen Namibia’s Regional Trade Corridors The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has concluded a three day high level stakeholder engagement in Namibia’s Erongo region, aimed at strengthening coordination with transport and logistics partners and addressing operational bottlenecks along the country’s key trade corridors. The consultations were led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Edward Shivute, who underscored the importance of structured

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zambia Launches ASYCUDAWorld Upgrade to Accelerate Cross-Border Trade

Zambia Partners with UNCTAD and TradeMark Africa to Modernize Customs System and Cut Border Clearance Times Zambia has taken a major step toward improving cross-border trade efficiency after signing an agreement to upgrade its national customs management system. The initiative will modernize the Zambia Revenue Authority’s (ZRA) operations through the stabilization and enhancement of the ASYCUDAWorld platform, aiming to reduce cargo clearance times, strengthen revenue collection, and lower administrative costs

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Atlantic Railway Records New Operational Milestones at End of 2025 and Early 2026

Lobito Atlantic Railway Sets Traffic and Port Handling Records, Strengthening Lobito Corridor At the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) achieved significant operational milestones, reinforcing the Lobito Corridor’s position as a strategic logistics platform for regional and international trade. In December 2025, LAR recorded its highest monthly throughput to date, handling 37,000 tonnes of cargo across both domestic and international traffic. Building on this

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East Africa Road Freight

AfDB Approves Reallocation of $98 Million to Complete Strategic Road Corridor in Western Tanzania

African Development Bank Redirects $98 Million to Upgrade Bulamata–Uvinza Road, Boosting Regional Trade in Western Tanzania The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved the reallocation of US$98 million in project savings to finance the completion of a key road infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity in western Tanzania. The decision, endorsed by the AfDB Boards of Directors on 10 December 2025, allows unused funds from the completed Transport

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Morocco to Launch Nador West Med Port as Second Major Mediterranean Deepwater Hub

Morocco Set to Open Nador West Med Port in Q4, Expanding Mediterranean Trade and Energy Capacity Morocco is preparing to bring its second Mediterranean deepwater port, Nador West Med, into operation in the fourth quarter of this year, marking a major step in expanding the country’s maritime and logistics capacity. The new port is designed to build on the global success of Tanger Med, which is currently the largest port

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