China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed over $1.4 billion to modernizing the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a crucial transport link for Zambia’s copper exports to Tanzania’s largest port. TAZARA serves as a key corridor for transporting copper and cobalt from Central Africa, providing an alternative to South Africa’s congestedContinue Reading
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the multi-award-winning African airline, is set to enhance regional connectivity with the launch of a new scheduled flight service between Harare, Zimbabwe, and Lusaka, Zambia, starting Wednesday, April 9. This new route will operate three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—utilizing the 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft,Continue Reading
South Africa’s largest port operator, Transnet, has taken a major step toward boosting efficiency at its premier bulk handling terminal with a new investment in cutting-edge CleanScrape® belt cleaners from Martin Engineering. Elevating Efficiency at Richards Bay Located on South Africa’s southeast coast, Transnet’s Richards Bay bulk minerals terminal managesContinue Reading
Algoma Central Corporation has reached a historic milestone, taking delivery of three new vessels from three different countries within a single week—an unprecedented achievement for the company. Since 2013, Algoma has built 23 vessels, with 12 more currently on order or under construction. “This milestone underscores our commitment toContinue Reading
Global container volumes are on the rise, with January 2025 recording 15.4 million TEUs, reflecting a 5.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, according to Container Trade Statistics (CTS). Alan Murphy, CEO of maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence, noted that global TEU miles—which account for the nautical distance sailed—grew 8.1% y-o-y in January, absorbing moreContinue Reading
Cape Town’s cruise industry is set for a strong season in 2025, with 24 ship calls expected at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal in March alone, according to Cruise Cape Town, operated by Wesgro. For the 2024/25 season, a total of 76 ship calls are scheduled—an increase from 67 lastContinue Reading
For the Port of Hamburg, the year 2024 was marked by numerous geopolitical and economic challenges. International trade was impacted by both the war in Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East, fuelling uncertainty in global markets. In Germany, economic output declined by 0.2%. Industrial production also experienced aContinue Reading
The Mining industry is a pressured industry with strict adherence to safety standards and high levels of productivity output. By partnering with Eazi Access, mines can mitigate risks, reduce safety incidences, enhance their safety standards and focus on their core business. Gerhard Kloppers, Eazi Access Business Development Manager: Mining,Continue Reading
Capesize The Capesize market kicked off the week on a strong note, continuing the momentum from the previous period. Rates in the Pacific surged past $10.00 on the C5 route, creating a noticeable premium over C3 in the Atlantic. However, despite all three major miners being active in the PacificContinue Reading
Bruks Siwertell has been awarded a contract for a new Siwertell ship loader by Sky Ports, Egypt, a division of the Sky Logistics Group. This ship loader will play a critical role in boosting Egypt’s cement export sector, serving essential markets across the Mediterranean, Africa, and other regions. The SiwertellContinue Reading
