Freight Trends Global

Vandalism of rail infrastructure is costing South Africa nearly R5 billion each year, according to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. This has significantly reduced the amount of freight transported via the country’s rail system. Speaking to the National Council of Provinces as part of a ministerial team addressing infrastructure challenges, Creecy emphasized the impact on the economy. She explained that to meet economic needs, the rail system should be transporting between

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The $700 million “Trans-Cunene” railway project, aimed at connecting Angola and Namibia, was presented last Thursday to the Provincial Government of Namibe by Namibian company Global Business Development (GBD). Harold Luttichau, head of the consortium, outlined the project, which includes building a new 400-kilometer railway from Lubango to Cunene and rehabilitating the existing line between Lubango and Moçâmedes. The project is expected to be completed within 15 months. “This rail

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Residents of Lobito in Benguela province have highlighted the significant benefits of the Lobito Corridor, emphasizing the creation of new business opportunities and the development of tourism in the region. Florinda Miranda e Silva, the general director of Lobito Regional Hospital, noted that the Corridor could also lead to the introduction of new medical specialties in local hospitals, improving healthcare services. She believes that the Lobito Corridor will attract tourists,

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