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Air Freight Southern Africa

Proposals Submitted for Management of Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

Two proposals have been submitted for the public tender to explore, manage, and maintain the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN). The proposal opening took place on the 8th of this month in the Operator’s Room. According to a statement from the Ministry of Transport, the two contenders are the consortium Corporacion America Airports, SA (CAAP), Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção, SA, and BestFly, Lda, and a second consortium comprising

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Lobito Port Welcomes First Major Shipment to Support DRC Mining Operations

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Port of Lobito Mining Terminal in Benguela welcomed its first large cargo ship on Friday, loaded with 40,500 tons of sulfur to support mining activities in the Katanga area of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to a press release, the bulk cargo transport ship MV Lindsaylou’s arrival marks the start of port operations by Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), the concession company for the Lobito Corridor. The ship was

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Railway News Southern Africa

G7 Investment Set to Transform Angola’s Lobito Corridor

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

Luciano Chilembe, the financial administrator of the Catumbela Industrial Development Pole (PDIC), expressed satisfaction with the recent $320 million financing provided by the Group of Seven (G7) richest countries for projects in the Lobito Corridor. This funding is expected to significantly enhance the region’s infrastructure and economic potential. Chilembe emphasized the critical work ahead in the transport sector and the need for a focused approach to consolidate reforms in agro-industry

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Central Africa Road Freight Southern Africa

Angola-Zambia Road Project to Boost Trade and Economy in Eastern Angola

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

Economists and business leaders in Lunda-Norte believe that the construction of a road connecting Angola and Zambia, part of the Lobito Corridor initiative, will significantly enhance the flow of goods and services between Angola’s eastern provinces and the country’s coast. The project involves constructing an approximately 800-kilometer road from Lobito (Benguela) to Luau (Moxico) on the Angolan side. companies, including a consortium like SIbitech and Queiroz Galvão, as well as

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Air Freight

LAM Reschedules Flights for Boeing 737-700 Overhaul

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Constance Makungu

On Saturday, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) announced the rescheduling of certain flights due to a “one-off overhaul” of its largest aircraft, a Boeing 737-700. The Mozambican national airline apologized for the inconvenience caused by these changes. LAM serves 12 domestic destinations and has regular regional flights to Johannesburg, Dar-Es-Salaam, Harare, Lusaka, and Cape Town. Lisbon is its only intercontinental destination. On Wednesday, LAM’s Board of Directors appointed Américo Muchanga

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Shipping News

Cameroonian-Flagged Ship Accused of Transporting Stolen Ukrainian Grain for Russia

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Constance Makungu

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

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Constance Makungu

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

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Constance Makungu

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

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Constance Makungu

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

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Constance Makungu

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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