The Mozambican government has approved an international tender to concession the integrated expansion and development of Nacala Port in Nampula province, aiming to boost capacity and modernise operations at one of Southern Africa’s strategic logistics hubs. The resolution, passed by the Council of Ministers in Maputo, empowers the Ministry ofContinue Reading
Malta-based Bridges Air Cargo is preparing to launch operations with its first Embraer E190 converted freighter, marking a key milestone for the airline just five months after delivery. The E190F, registered 9H-BRD and leased from US lessor Regional One, was delivered in August last year. Bridges Air Cargo, announced asContinue Reading
Vienna International Airport recorded its highest-ever air cargo volumes in 2025, driven by expanded long-haul connectivity, strong pharmaceutical traffic and continued growth in e-commerce shipments. Total cargo throughput reached 313,763 tonnes, representing a 5.3% year-on-year increase, according to the airport. The performance was supported by the targeted expansion of long-haulContinue Reading
Italian energy company ENI, holding a 50% stake in Mozambique’s Area 4 offshore gas resources, has celebrated the hull launch of the Coral North floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in Geoje, South Korea. The event was attended by Mozambique’s Minister of Natural Resources, Estevão Pale, and ENI’s chief operatingContinue Reading
Imagine a world where roadblocks were as routine as traffic lights—where every driver expected, almost as a matter of habit, to be breathalysed or drug tested. At first glance, it might feel excessive. But what if that visibility and consistency were exactly what South Africa needs to make its roadsContinue Reading
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
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
Kenya Airways is accelerating plans to expand its cargo operations, aiming to increase the business unit’s share of group revenues from 10% to 20% in 2026. Speaking to African Cargo and Bulk Handling, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria outlined the airline’s immediate and long-term plans, which include the introduction ofContinue Reading
Maintaining conveyor belt cleanliness is more than a routine task—it’s essential for operational efficiency and safety. Excessive carryback can reduce belt and component life by up to 30%, yet the cost of implementing a multiple belt cleaner system often represents less than 5% of total belt wear, delivering substantial benefits.Continue Reading
Rocla’s Engineering Department recently partnered with a mining-sector client to design a specialised solution for constructing 3-metre-high storage bins capable of handling material with a bulk density of 2 700 kg/m³. Complicating the task further, the material needed to be stored at a 25° angle of repose—meaning the stockpile wouldContinue Reading
