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Namibe Corridor Modernization Aims to Boost Sustainable Business Environment in Angola

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime, and Port sectors, Rui Carreira, emphasized the importance of modernizing the Namibe Corridor to foster a sustainable business environment in the region. This statement was made on Friday during the first Forum on the Port of Namibe Value Chain, celebrating the 70th anniversary of this crucial infrastructure in Namibe province and the Southern Region. Rui Carreira highlighted the National Development Plan 2023-2027,

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Shipping News Southern Africa

Port of Lobito Showcases New Management Model at Benguela International Fair

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Port of Lobito unveiled its new “Landlord Port” management model, called the Senhorio program, during the 13th edition of the Benguela International Fair (FIB) 2024. This model shifts the port’s role from direct container handling operations to overseeing and regulating maritime and port activities. Implemented in the last quarter of the previous year, the Senhorio program delegates container loading and unloading operations to concessionaires. África Global Logistics (AGL) now

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG Engages Over 40 Travel Agents in DRC to Promote Luanda Hub

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Constance Makungu

More than 40 travel agents from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attended the inaugural meeting hosted by Angolan Airlines (TAAG) in Kinshasa on Wednesday last week. This event, themed “Fly with TAAG,” aimed to showcase the benefits of TAAG’s products and services and promote routes from Kinshasa, with Luanda serving as the central hub connecting DRC to the global network. According to a statement from TAAG, this initiative underscores

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Luanda Truckers Advocate for Government Assistance to Upgrade Aging Fleet

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Constance Makungu

Osvaldo Mateus, president of the Luanda Truck Drivers Association (ANCL), has urged the government to step in and provide institutional financing to help truckers acquire new fleets, replacing their aging vehicles that are often over 30 years old. In an interview with Jornal de Angola, Mateus highlighted the pressing issue of a shortage of parts in both domestic and foreign markets, exacerbating the challenge of maintaining these older trucks. He

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

Angolan President highlights importance of the Lobito Corridor to regional development

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Constance Makungu

The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, reiterated previously, in Dallas, Texas, the importance of the Lobito Corridor for the development of the southern region of the continent. The Head of State was speaking at the high-level dialogue of the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, addressing the theme of Investment in strategic infrastructures, sustainable growth. João Lourenço highlighted that this road infrastructure, which received American financing, will bring development not only

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola’s TAAG Airlines and Pratt & Whitney Canada Sign Six-Year Engine Maintenance Agreement

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Constance Makungu

TAAG Angola Airlines and RTX Pratt & Whitney Canada have entered into a six-year engine maintenance agreement, ANGOP reported last week from Luanda. The agreement covers 13 PW150A engines and an additional spare kept in inventory, according to a statement from the Angolan carrier. This collaboration is part of a Fleet Management Program (FMP™), allowing Pratt & Whitney to tailor its services to meet TAAG’s specific operational needs. TAAG’s CEO,

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

China’s Ambassador Highlights Benefits of Caio Deep Water Terminal in Angola

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Constance Makungu

China’s ambassador to Angola, Zhang Bin, emphasized the significant advantages the Caio Deep Water Terminal in northern Cabinda will bring to commercial relations between Angola, other African regions, and beyond. Speaking during his recent visit to the terminal’s construction site, Ambassador Zhang noted that the project would not only foster socio-economic development in Cabinda province but also enhance trade exchanges with various regions across the continent and globally. The diplomat

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Ports Shipping News Southern Africa

Port of Lobito Staff Undergo Training on Integrated Quality Management System

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Constance Makungu

Staff at the Port of Lobito in Benguela province are attending a training session from Thursday to Sunday in the port city. The session focuses on the implementation of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) and is directed at managers, department heads, and sector leaders. Manuela José, the Human Resources Director, emphasized the port’s commitment to good management practices, aiming to ensure compliance with and applicability of port policies and

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Air Freight West Africa

U.S. and Nigeria Revitalize Aviation Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Constance Makungu

The United States and Nigeria are revitalizing their aviation partnership, reinforcing their bilateral relationship. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria’s Public Diplomacy Department announced the renewal of an aviation agreement to bolster industry ties between the two nations. According to a statement published in the Punch Newspaper, the agreement, initially in effect since 2000, has been updated to establish a modern civil aviation partnership. “The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, provisionally applied

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Angola’s New Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport Set for Certification by Year-End

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Minister of Transport, Ricardo d’Abreu, announced that the New Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NAILAAN) in Angola will receive its certification by the last quarter of this year, enabling it to handle passenger traffic. This certification is part of a broader initiative to certify five key national airports. Speaking at an Aerodrome Certification Seminar, d’Abreu stated that following the certification of NAILAAN, the government plans to certify five

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