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Moçâmedes Railway Incurs Significant Losses Due to Flood Damage

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Moçâmedes Railway (CFM) experienced losses of up to 160 million Kwanzas (approximately 190,704 USD) during the 31-day suspension of train services on the Huíla/Cuando Cubango section. This disruption was caused by heavy rains that washed away two hydraulic crossings. The floods on February 3rd and 4th severely impacted the railway infrastructure, destroying the hydraulic passage between the towns of Chanja and Olivença. Repair works, which took a month to

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TAAG Revokes HiFly Partnership, Takes Over Luanda-Lisbon Route

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Constance Makungu

TAAG Angola Airlines has ended its partnership with HiFly and taken full control of the Luanda-Lisbon route using its international Boeing 777-300ER fleet. This announcement was made by Nelson de Oliveira, President of TAAG’s Executive Committee, during the inauguration of a new corporate customer service store located in Cidade Financeira, Talatona, on Friday. “TAAG has resumed its DTT 5.2 flight, which departs from Luanda at 12:30 p.m., ending the service

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TAAG Achieves Historic Cargo Milestone with 96 Tons of Freight to Angola

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Constance Makungu

TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola announced a significant achievement last Friday, transporting 96 tons of material from its European distribution center in Liege, Belgium, to Doutor António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Angola. This milestone marks a historic moment in TAAG’s cargo operations to Angola. The operation was conducted using a Network Aviation Group Boeing 747-400F freighter. In a statement released yesterday, TAAG highlighted that since March, its cargo operations have

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Nigeria’s Maritime Industry Advances with E-Tag Technology Deployment

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Constance Makungu

In a groundbreaking move to enhance efficiency and security in Nigeria’s maritime industry, Trucks Transit Parks Ltd. (TTP) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to deploy E-tag technology. This initiative aims to address challenges related to non-compliance with standard operating procedures in the electronic call-up scheme, particularly concerning the Minimum Safety Standards (MSS), and to improve the ease of doing business for truckers and the

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Angola and US Sign Financing Agreements for Lobito Corridor Development

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Constance Makungu

Angola and the United States of America inked financing agreements worth $1.3 billion in Dallas on Tuesday for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a key beneficiary of the Global Investment and Infrastructure Partnership (PGI). The signed documents, exchanged between Angolan Finance Minister Vera Daves and Reta-Jo Lewis, President of the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank), will fund three infrastructure projects associated with the Lobito Corridor. Additionally, they target investments

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Duelling Rail Projects Hint at Intensifying Contest for Africa’s Critical Minerals

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Constance Makungu

This S&P Global Insights article highlights the intensifying global competition for control over the mineral-rich African Copperbelt, spanning Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On one side, the Lobito Corridor has received commitments of over $1 billion from private companies, supported in part by a consortium backed by the US and EU. This ambitious project aims to link the northern regions of Zambia and southern DRC directly to

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CFM Logistics Expands Operations in Mozambique’s Oil and Gas Sector

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Constance Makungu

Less than a year since its inception, CFM Logistics has commenced port operations in the Port of Pemba, Cabo Delgado province, focusing on serving the oil and gas industry. The company, exclusively owned by Empresa Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), aims to expand its business ventures in the sector. Established as part of CFM’s strategy to participate in Mozambique’s burgeoning oil and gas industry, CFM Logistics seeks

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Mozambique Implements Vehicle Inspection for Transport of Dangerous Cargo

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Mozambican Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC), in collaboration with the National Institute for Standardization and Quality (INNOQ), has initiated vehicle and equipment inspections for the transportation of hazardous materials to ensure compliance with safety standards. In partnership with the National Road Transport Institute (INATRO), INNOQ has commenced seminars across the country to inform stakeholders about the inspection process and emphasize the importance of adhering to safety protocols in

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Port of Antwerp Partners with Namibia for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Facility

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Port of Antwerp, in collaboration with Namibia’s state logistics firm, is spearheading the development of a €250 million hydrogen and ammonia storage and export facility at Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay. This initiative, driven by Namibia’s ambition to establish a green hydrogen industry, aims to leverage the nation’s abundant solar and wind energy resources to produce environmentally friendly fuels. Jacques Vandermeiren, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Antwerp,

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Huambo Province Anticipates Economic Boom with Caála Logistics Platform

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Constance Makungu

Economists and agricultural business leaders in Huambo province of Angola are optimistic about the forthcoming completion of the Logistics Platform in Caála municipality, foreseeing significant economic gains and job opportunities. Alfredo Bacia, an economist, underscored the pivotal role of infrastructure development programs like logistics platforms in fostering agricultural production, aligning with the government’s vision to boost the sector. These platforms are poised to support initiatives such as Planagrão and Planapecuária,

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