The United States has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to investing in the Lobito Corridor, as confirmed by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe during his visit to Huambo on Tuesday. James Story, after meeting with Governor Pereira Alfredo, stated that his three-day visit to LobitoContinue Reading
Land connectivity is vital to Africa’s economic growth, as it facilitates trade, investment, and regional integration. With abundant resources but significant infrastructure gaps, Africa’s road networks are essential for linking markets, reducing transportation costs, and enhancing the movement of goods and people. Improving land connectivity has emerged as a keyContinue Reading
An unparalleled global view of the voices of the next generation of maritime professionals is now available thanks to international maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, which publishes its latest Cadet Report today (February 26). Participants from 26 countries voiced their opinions for the charity’s 2024/25 Report: ‘The next generation ofContinue Reading
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
