At a recent UD Trucks event at Zwartkops Raceway, Logistics News and other industry media were given an in-depth look at the brand’s strategy, product innovations, and customer-centric approach under the theme “Confident, Stable Growth through Volatility.” Resilient Performance Across African Freight Markets Despite rising fuel costs, input price volatility,Continue Reading
When transporting highly specialized cargo, even the smallest delay can jeopardize an entire project. This reality shaped the challenge faced by deugro, which was tasked with delivering 15,500 tons of subsea cable from ports in Japan and Norway to a cable-laying vessel in Abu Dhabi. Working on behalf of SamsungContinue Reading
De Beers Group’s Upstream Technology business has launched a next generation subsea crawler, more than two decades after developing its first underwater mining system for diamond recovery. The new crawler, designed for Debmarine Namibia’s flagship vessel Benguela Gem, marks a significant advancement in marine diamond recovery technology. Rudi Agostinho, NextContinue Reading
The Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road is a landmark infrastructure project connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, designed to enhance regional trade, transportation efficiency, and economic development. The project involves the construction of 184 kilometers of modern highway—split evenly between Zambia (92 km) and the DRC (92 km)—a 362-meterContinue Reading
SEGULA Technologies is playing a leading role in the European ROAD TRHYP project, an initiative led by Air Liquide, funded by the European Commission, and supported by the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking. The project focuses on transforming hydrogen logistics by increasing truck storage capacity, reducing the number of trips required,Continue Reading
Stena Line has taken a strategic step to enhance the resilience and reliability of its freight and passenger services across the Irish Sea by entering into a temporary operational collaboration with Irish Ferries. The agreement, running from 20 November to 4 December 2025, allows both operators to share freight andContinue Reading
China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a landmark $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line, a crucial transport corridor for moving copper and other resources from southern Africa to global markets. The deal, officially announced by the Zambian government, marks a significant step in reviving aContinue Reading
The Port of Maputo has achieved unprecedented operational milestones, marking a strong recovery and solidifying its position as a key regional logistics hub. According to Neusa Monjane Saranga, Commercial Director of Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), July volumes exceeded all expectations. The port handled 1,523,041.64 tonnes, breaking the previous recordContinue Reading
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has completed the transport of 15,000 tons of sulphur to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reinforcing the corridor’s growing role as a logistics backbone for Africa’s mining and bulk cargo industries. The shipment, carried by the ANEMON vessel, was discharged at the Lobito MiningContinue Reading
Liebherr Container Cranes continues to redefine container handling with its advanced range of Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) cranes, offering electric, hybrid, and variable speed generator (VSG) models. Designed with a strong focus on sustainability, performance, and adaptability, these RTGs empower terminal operators to enhance operational efficiency while progressing toward aContinue Reading
