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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…
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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…
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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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

The Impact of Lobito Atlântico Railways on the Benguela Railway Corridor

The management of the Benguela Railway (CFB) by the consortium Lobito Atlântico Railways (LAR), Trafigura, and Mota-Engil is expected to significantly enhance Angola’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing between $1.6 billion to $3.4 billion annually over the next 30 years. This projection was shared by LAR administrator Ottoniel Manuel during a discussion on the Girassol television channel under the theme, “The Impact of the Lobito Corridor on the Angolan Economy

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Central Africa Road Freight Southern Africa

Namibia and Zambia Forge Path to Seamless Trade with Katima Mulilo OSBP Agreement

Namibia and Zambia have taken a significant step towards enhancing regional integration and trade facilitation by formalizing their commitment to establish a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) at the Katima Mulilo Border Post. Signed in Katima Mulilo, this bilateral agreement aims to streamline cross-border operations, combining immigration and customs procedures into a single process to reduce time and costs associated with border crossings. Representing Namibia, Zambezi Regional Governor Lawrence Sampofu, and

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zambia and TradeMark Africa Launch Transformational Upgrade of Nakonde Border Post

In a significant effort to bolster cross-border trade between Zambia and Tanzania, the Government of Zambia and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have officially handed over the site for upgrading the Nakonde border into a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) to the contractor. This marks the commencement of extensive improvement works aimed at alleviating congestion and facilitating smoother trade flows along the crucial Dar es Salaam Corridor. The ceremony, attended by representatives from

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Reload Logistics Expands Reload Giga Terminal in Zambia

Reload Logistics, a prominent provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the expansion of its Reload Giga Terminal (RGT) facility in Zambia. Located strategically in Kasumbalesa near the Congo-Zambia border, the expanded facility reinforces Reload’s leadership in facilitating regional trade. Accredited by the Zambian Revenue Authority (ZRA), RGT enables seamless same-day offloading and reloading of trucks, minimizing paperwork, inspections, and delays. The expansion includes an increase

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Ports & Terminals

Insights from HEI’s 2023 Container Port Performance Index

The High Economic Intelligence (HEI) 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) provides a comprehensive analysis of global port rankings, focusing on key factors like handling efficiency, turnaround times, infrastructure, technology, and operational management. These elements are critical for evaluating the competitiveness and operational effectiveness of container ports worldwide. Efforts to reduce ship turnaround times and improve container handling efficiency are highlighted as pivotal areas for development in the HEI report.

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