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Zambia Airways and Motor Dealers Association Partner to Boost Regional Trade

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Constance Makungu

Zambia Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zambia Motor Dealers Association to improve travel logistics for association members, marking a major milestone in supporting local businesses with affordable, efficient transport options. Announced at a ceremony in Lusaka, this partnership enables Zambia Airways to offer specialized flights to key regional hubs like South Africa and Tanzania, directly catering to the needs of Zambia’s motor dealers. Zambia Airways’

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

AFC Advances Zambia Lobito Rail Project with Angola and Zambia Concession Agreements

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has achieved a major milestone in the Zambia Lobito Rail project by entering concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia. The formal signing took place alongside the 79th United Nations General Assembly, with support from the U.S. G-7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. These agreements position the AFC as the lead entity for funding,

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Central Africa Road Freight

Zambia Advances Road Safety with AU Charter Ratification

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Constance Makungu

Zambia has officially ratified the African Union (AU) Road Safety Charter, marking a critical step toward enhancing road safety and reducing traffic accidents. This initiative aligns with a broader African effort to address the continent’s high road fatality rates, driven by hazardous road conditions, inadequate safety protocols, and inconsistent enforcement of traffic regulations. Zambian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Sakala, formally submitted the ratification on behalf of the government, underscoring the

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Central Africa Road Freight

Expert Trucks Exporting Strengthens Market and Customer Ties in Zambia

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Constance Makungu

In April 2024, the team at Expert Trucks Exporting traveled from Ireland to Zambia for a two-week visit to Lusaka and Ndola. The trip aimed to strengthen relationships with existing customers and foster new connections in the Zambian market, focusing on selling Euro 5 and Euro 6 Volvo trucks. This visit provided a valuable opportunity to meet longstanding clients who have expanded their fleets with our trucks over the years.

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Central Africa Road Freight

Walvis Bay Corridor Drives Landmark 171-Ton Oxygen Plant Delivery to Zambia

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has proudly overseen the transport of a massive 50-meter oxygen plant container to Solwezi, the capital of Zambia’s mineral-rich North-Western Province. Traveling along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor, the specialized 63-meter truck carrying the 171-ton plant traversed approximately 2,900 kilometers. The oxygen plant was sourced from Malaysia and shipped through Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay, a vital logistics hub for Southern Africa. The port

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Air Freight Middle East

Aviation Drives Dubai’s Economy with Projected 32% GDP Share by 2030

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Constance Makungu

The latest economic impact report from Emirates Group and Dubai Airports underscores aviation as a cornerstone of Dubai’s economy, contributing 27% of the emirate’s GDP in 2023—an impact of AED 137 billion (USD 37.3 billion). By 2030, aviation’s share is projected to rise to 32%, as forecasted by Oxford Economics. Aviation’s influence extends beyond flights to include supply chain effects, wage-based spending, and tourism. In 2023, the sector supported over

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola Seeks Operators for New Luanda Airport Concession

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Constance Makungu

Angola’s government is inviting bids to manage the new Luanda Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport under a 25-year concession. The Ministry of Transport has launched a formal tender process, with a deadline for proposals set for February 16, 2025. Interested parties must have operated at least one international airport for a minimum of three years, with prior annual traffic of at least 10 million passengers between 2018 and 2022. If

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Asia Ports & Terminals Shipping News South America

Chancay Port Set to Become Major South America-Asia Shipping Hub

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Constance Makungu

Peru’s Chancay Port, envisioned as a key trade link between South America and Asia, is set to begin shipping two container vessels per week by the end of November, according to Carlos Tejada, general manager of Cosco Shipping Chancay Peru, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Cosco Shipping. The port will initially provide a direct route to Shanghai, with potential expansion to other Asian destinations based on demand. Tejada explained that

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Railway News Southern Africa

Malawi’s Rail Rehabilitation Reopens Path for Mozambican Coal Exports

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Constance Makungu

The completion of a major rail rehabilitation project linking Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, with Balaka in the south has paved the way for the resumption of thermal and coking coal exports from Mozambique. This development is expected to boost coal trade between the two nations, particularly from Mozambique’s coal-rich Tete Province. While international investors have reduced their involvement in local mining operations due to environmental concerns, Mozambique’s coal reserves continue to

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Shipping News

Cargo Ship Awaits Inspection After Running Aground Off Isle of Wight

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Constance Makungu

A cargo ship that ran aground on a sandbank after losing power is currently anchored off the Isle of Wight, awaiting an underwater inspection. The ONE Maneuver grounded on Bramble Bank at approximately 15:50 BST on Tuesday after departing from Southampton. The bright pink containership was successfully refloated with the assistance of tugs and moved off the southeast coast of the island. Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported that there have

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