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Chinese-Backed $900 Million Port Investment Expands Africa’s Infrastructure Drive South Africa Extends Transnet Board’s Term by Six Months Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade Beitbridge Freight Operations Hold Steady Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Route for Middle East-US Service as Red Sea Confidence Returns Dar es Salaam Port Reduces Vehicle Cargo Handling Times by Over 90% Cape Town Port Fuel Supplies Remain Stable Despite Middle East Tensions South African Businesses Push Back Against New Far East Shipping Surcharges DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports
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Chinese-Backed $900 Million Port Investment Expands Africa’s Infrastructure Drive

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South Africa Extends Transnet Board’s Term by Six Months

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Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns

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Chinese-Backed $900 Million Port Investment Expands Africa’s Infrastructure Drive

Another African Country Secures $900 Million Chinese-Backed Port Project to Boost Trade and Logistics A…
Railway News Southern Africa

South Africa Extends Transnet Board’s Term by Six Months

Transport Minister Extends Transnet Board's Term to January 2027 to Ensure Leadership Continuity South African…
East Africa Shipping News

Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns

KRA’s New Advance Cargo Declaration System Sparks Supply Chain Concerns Across Southern Africa The Kenya…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade

Mozambique Signs 25-Year Concession for Dondo Inland Port to Improve Regional Cargo Flows Mozambique has…
Road Freight Southern Africa

Beitbridge Freight Operations Hold Steady Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic

Beitbridge Border Freight Movement Remains Stable Despite Rising Deportation and Repatriation Volumes Commercial freight movement…
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Maersk Resumes Suez Canal Route for Middle East-US Service as Red Sea Confidence Returns

Maersk Restores Suez Canal Routing for MECL Service, Cutting Transit Times by Up to 14…
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Cameroonian-Flagged Ship Accused of Transporting Stolen Ukrainian Grain for Russia

The Cameroonian-flagged vessel Usko Mfu has been implicated in transporting grain for Russia to the Middle East, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The ship has reportedly made multiple trips to the Crimean port of Sevastopol since last year to load several tonnes of what is described as “looted” grain. Sevastopol is a crucial military hub for Russia on the Black Sea. To evade detection, the SBU claims

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Air Freight

TAAG Unveils New Visual Identity for Airbus and Boeing Aircraft

TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola will enhance the visual identity of its newly ordered Airbus A220 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, aligning with its strategy to transform and reaffirm its brand image. According to a press release sent to JA Online, the aircraft will prominently feature Angolan heritage elements in their design. This includes the PALANCA emblem on the tail and wings, and a color scheme inspired by the traditional

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Railway News

Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana Plan Major Railway and Port Expansion

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced on Monday that his government is negotiating with Zimbabwe to extend the Machipanda railway to Botswana. The current railway runs from the central Mozambican port of Beira to Machipanda on the Zimbabwean border. This extension is part of a tripartite project involving Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, which also includes the construction of a deep-water mineral port in southern Mozambique. Nyusi revealed these plans during the

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

MPDC Initiates Tender for Maputo Port Container Terminal Expansion

The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has launched a public tender to engage engineering, procurement, and construction firms for the first phase of expanding the Maputo port container terminal, operated by DP World, a multinational logistics company based in the UAE. This expansion, announced in February following the extension of MPDC’s concession contract, aims to double the terminal’s capacity from 255,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 530,000 TEUs. According to

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Maputo Province Tightens Control on Cargo Trucks to Protect Roads

The government of Maputo Province is increasing control over cargo truck circulation to reduce road damage and curb the high costs of annual road repairs. During the tenth session of the Provincial Executive Council, government spokesperson Ludgero Gemo highlighted that significant road damage could be avoided if truck drivers adhered to established load limits. However, many drivers violate these restrictions, leading to further deterioration and increased need for rehabilitation. Gemo

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Angola’s Ministry of Transport to Receive High-Performance Vessels for Port of Namibe in 2025

The Ministry of Transport will receive four high-performance vessels for the Port of Namibe in the first quarter of 2025, following a financing agreement with the Japanese Government. Signed on April 5th between Damen Shipyards Group and Toyota Tsusho, the contract includes the delivery of two ASD 2813 tugs, a Pushy Cat 1004, and a Stan Pilot 1905. Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, Minister of Transport, emphasized the importance of ports and

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Port of Luanda Recognized for Excellence in Leadership by ESQR

The Port of Luanda was honored in Brussels, Belgium, as one of the public companies with the best quality of leadership, according to a press release sent to JA Online. This distinction was awarded at a convention held by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), a European organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of quality management strategies for processes, services, and products on a global scale. The recognition, according

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East Africa Railway News

Tanzania Modernizes Transportation with New Electric Trains from South Korea

Tanzania is rapidly modernizing its transportation infrastructure with several initiatives, including the purchase of two new electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains from South Korea. This addition follows the acquisition of an EMU in April, bringing the total number of EMUs in the country to three. The new electric trains are scheduled to be commissioned by the end of the month. A report by East African revealed that Tanzania has acquired the

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Air Freight Southern Africa

PROFLIGHT REINSTATES FLIGHTS TO KALUMBILA 

Local airline increases access to North-Western Zambia  Proflight Zambia has announced the return of scheduled flights to Kalumbila in North-Western Province beginning July 1, 2024, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing travel and bolstering economic growth in the region. “Proflight is excited to bring back flights to Kalumbila. Our commitment to provide best in-class air services while connecting local cities and inspiring journeys remains steadfast,” said Director of Flight

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG Offers Most Competitive Flight Prices for High-Demand July and August Period

Transportadora Aérea Angolana (TAAG) has been recognized for offering the most attractive flight prices during the high-demand months of July and August. For instance, on the Luanda-Lisbon-Luanda route, TAAG charged a minimum of 910,000 kwanzas for a direct flight of just over seven hours. In contrast, the Portuguese airline TAP, which also operates direct flights on the same route, charged 1,650 euros (1.5 million kwanzas). For airlines flying from Angola

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