International investment momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to accelerate, with total global financial commitments to the strategic African trade and logistics route now exceeding US$6 billion. The corridor is rapidly emerging as a critical backbone for regional cargo movement, mineral exports, and industrial development across Southern and Central Africa.Continue Reading
Global ocean freight markets are set to remain fragile in 2026 as uncertainty around Red Sea shipping routes, uneven vessel deployment, and weak trade demand continue to weigh on the sector, according to Dimerco’s Asia Pacific Monthly Freight Report for January 2026. Dimerco identifies the Red Sea as one ofContinue Reading
Konecranes South Africa has taken a major step in digitalising crane maintenance with the launch of its Konecranes Portal, a single access point for customers to monitor crane performance, maintenance history, and asset data. “Issues like downtime, safety risks, and equipment performance cannot be properly addressed without accurate data,” saysContinue Reading
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is shifting its focus from constructing new infrastructure to optimising the management of existing trade corridors, as member states adopt digital solutions at border posts, share customs data, and strengthen corridor management institutions. Transport corridor consultant Lovemore Bingandadi emphasizes that regional integration is aContinue Reading
GPA’s Digital Transformation Reaches a New Milestone with the Deployment of Posidonia Management The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards smart, data-driven port operations with the successful implementation and official launch of the Port Management Information System (PMIS), developed by Prodevelop. A recentContinue Reading
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has expanded its African air freight network with the launch of a new dedicated freighter route linking Casablanca in Morocco with Dakar, Senegal. The weekly service operates between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), strengthening cargo connectivity between North and WestContinue Reading
Mozambique is leading the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) shift toward soft infrastructure with a major initiative to modernize its key border posts. The country has launched a World Bank-supported project aimed at transforming major crossings into fully operational one-stop border posts (OSBPs) and implementing an integrated customs data-sharing system.Continue Reading
The past year marked a decisive, if uneven, shift in South Africa’s freight and logistics sector. Developments at Transnet dominated headlines throughout 2025, signalling both long-awaited reform and the lingering consequences of years of underinvestment during the state capture era. As South Africa enters 2026, the logistics system stands atContinue Reading
Sandvik Rock Processing, in partnership with its Southern African distributor S&R Enterprises, has introduced its first dual-powered mobile machine in the region: the Sandvik QA452e triple-deck sizing screen featuring Doublescreen technology. The QA452e was immediately deployed to a contractor working on a major dam project in Lesotho, producing high-quality G2Continue Reading
The global maritime industry is accelerating toward lower emissions, driven by stricter regulations, new fuel technologies, and rising expectations from trade partners. For many African countries, keeping pace with this transition is challenging—but failing to adapt carries far greater risks. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made it clear thatContinue Reading
