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Lobito Corridor targets major freight increase as rail investment accelerates Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2 Billion ZIM Deal to Protect Israel’s Strategic Shipping Routes DRC Launches SYGREM to Digitise Freight Management and Strengthen Cargo Tracking Global Shipping Carrier Profits Jump 58% as Freight Market Conditions Improve Maersk Introduces R24,000 Import Surcharge Amid Rising Shipping Costs Botswana Railways Partners with Ntokoto Holdings to Strengthen Mining and Logistics Trans-Kalahari Corridor Emerges as a Strategic Trade Route for Southern Africa Transnet Plans Major Property Sell-Off to Unlock Value from Surplus Assets Global Port Congestion Ties Up 18.5 Million TEUs of Shipping Capacity DRC President Reassures on $1.26 Billion Dilolo-Sakania Railway Concession
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Lobito Corridor targets major freight increase as rail investment accelerates

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Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2 Billion ZIM Deal to Protect Israel’s Strategic Shipping Routes

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DRC Launches SYGREM to Digitise Freight Management and Strengthen Cargo Tracking

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Corridor targets major freight increase as rail investment accelerates

Lobito Atlantic Railway targets 800,000 tonnes of cargo in 2027 after US$300 million investment Lobito…
North Africa Shipping News

Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2 Billion ZIM Deal to Protect Israel’s Strategic Shipping Routes

Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2 Billion ZIM Deal to Protect Israel’s Strategic Shipping Routes German shipping giant…
Central Africa Shipping News

DRC Launches SYGREM to Digitise Freight Management and Strengthen Cargo Tracking

DRC Launches SYGREM Digital Platform to Modernise Freight Management and Track Cargo The Democratic Republic…
Shipping News

Global Shipping Carrier Profits Jump 58% as Freight Market Conditions Improve

Shipping Carrier Profits Surge 58% as Freight Market Strengthens Global shipping carriers recorded a 58%…
Shipping News Southern Africa

Maersk Introduces R24,000 Import Surcharge Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Maersk Introduces R24,000 Import Surcharge as Shipping Costs Rise Maersk is introducing an additional R24,000…
Railway News Southern Africa

Botswana Railways Partners with Ntokoto Holdings to Strengthen Mining and Logistics

Botswana Railways and Ntokoto Holdings Join Forces to Support Mining and Logistics Growth Botswana Railways…
Shipping News Southern Africa

Maersk Ship Allegedly Carrying Hazardous Waste Disappears After Warning

A Maersk container ship, carrying an estimated 327 tonnes of potentially hazardous waste, vanished from radar after the international watchdog group, the Basel Action Network (BAN), alerted the South African government about its arrival. The ship, named Maersk Campton, was scheduled to dock in Cape Town on August 1 but went off the grid after the warning. The ship is the first of two vessels reportedly transporting 100 containers of

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Shipping News

Staffing Shortages and Sleep Deprivation Linked to Rising Maritime Accidents

Inadequate staffing, leading to sleep deprivation, has been identified as a significant contributor to the increasing number of accidents at sea. “Sleep deprivation heightens the risk of all types of accidents, especially falls and incidents involving heavy equipment,” says Houston-based law firm Arnold & Itkin. “This issue could be mitigated with shorter shifts, which would be possible with increased staffing. Even man overboard (MOB) accidents are partly a result of

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Air Freight East Africa

Ethiopia to Build Africa’s Largest Airport Near Addis Ababa

Ethiopia has embarked on a significant initiative to enhance its aviation infrastructure by signing an agreement to design a new airport near Bishoftu, approximately 45 kilometers from Addis Ababa. Spearheaded by Ethiopian Airlines, the project aims to establish the largest airport in Africa, with completion targeted for 2029. The new facility will feature four runways and is designed to accommodate up to 110 million passengers annually, making it the continent’s

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Asia Ports & Terminals Shipping News

India’s Major Ports Face Indefinite Strike as Dockworkers Demand Wage Resolution

Dockworkers at India’s twelve largest ports have announced an indefinite strike starting August 28, following prolonged and unsuccessful negotiations over wages and allowances that have been stalled for more than three years. The decision to strike was made after a two-day meeting at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, where members of the All India Port and Dock Workers’ Federation expressed their frustration over the ongoing deadlock in wage discussions. The

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Fuel Transporters Avoid Zimbabwe Amid New Duty and Delays

Fuel transport operators to the Copperbelt are increasingly bypassing Zimbabwe due to a newly imposed duty aimed at curbing in-transit fuel theft. This development is leading to a significant shift in transportation routes. According to Mike Fitzmaurice, CEO of the Federation of East and Southern African Road Transport Associations (Fesarta), at least two major companies, which handle substantial market-share volumes, have already stopped using Zimbabwe as a transit route. This

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Port of Durban Implements New Measures to Ease Container Congestion

Public and private stakeholders have agreed on a series of changes aimed at alleviating congestion and delays for harbour carriers at the Port of Durban. These adjustments primarily target the landside dispatch of containers and are set to be trialed over two weeks, starting from 06h00 on August 16. The changes focus on improving Transnet’s current truck-slot booking system, which has been plagued by IT failures, corruption, and inefficiencies, leading

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Air Freight

Lufthansa Cargo Expands Fleet with 18th Boeing 777 Freighter

Lufthansa Cargo has taken delivery of its 18th Boeing 777 freighter, which arrived at Frankfurt Airport over the weekend. The long-haul aircraft was delivered directly from Boeing’s factory in Everett, USA, to the cargo airline’s largest hub in Frankfurt. “The B777F remains the most efficient and modern freighter in its class,” stated Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. “This latest addition to our fleet represents a significant investment in our

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Shipping News Southern Africa

CMA CGM Belem Loses 99 Containers Off Richards Bay Amid Severe Weather

The container vessel CMA CGM Belem, sailing under the Maltese flag, encountered severe weather off the coast of Richards Bay over the weekend, resulting in the loss of 99 containers. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) confirmed the incident, attributing it to a “significant stow collapse” during rough conditions on Friday night. Initially, the vessel sought refuge in Maputo Bay, but after further assessment, it was redirected to Gqeberha

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Beitbridge Border Delays Resurface Despite $300 Million Overhaul

Traffic at the Beitbridge Border Post between South Africa and Zimbabwe has slowed to a frustrating pace, reminiscent of the pre-overhaul congestion. The border was redesigned by concessionaire Zimborders at a cost of $300 million, with the goal of streamlining cargo processing and reducing transit times. Despite these efforts, the situation has deteriorated, with truckers now facing delays of 24 hours or more, particularly on northbound routes. The $200 transit

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North Africa Railway News

Algeria and Tunisia Reopen Railway Link After Three Decades

After a 30-year hiatus, the railway connection between Algeria and Tunisia is officially back in operation. The service, initially halted in 1995 due to security concerns and again suspended in 2003 due to technical issues, marks a significant step in strengthening economic and social ties between the two North African nations. The National Company for Rail Transport in Algeria announced the resumption of services, with the inaugural commercial journey departing

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