Ports and Terminals

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

Asia Pacific airlines saw robust cargo demand in July 2025, driven by strong export activity as shippers rushed to move goods ahead of U.S. tariff implementations. According to preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), international air cargo demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), roseContinue Reading

The South African Navy hosted crew members of the Russian Navy training ship Smolny during its port call in Cape Town from 5 to 8 August, part of a long-distance training voyage that began in Kronstadt, Russia, in late June. The ship’s itinerary has included stops in Equatorial Guinea, SãoContinue Reading

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to invest over R1 trillion in infrastructure development—targeting roads, ports, rail, energy, and water systems—over the next three years. Presenting The Presidency Budget Vote for 2025/2026, Ramaphosa emphasized that infrastructure will be the “flywheel of economic growth,” with projects improving service delivery, reducingContinue Reading

At this year’s Hannover Messe, motion plastics specialist igus introduced its latest innovation in cable management systems: the glide-chain G4.42, a lightweight, cost-effective energy chain designed specifically for gliding applications with travel lengths of up to 30 meters—ideal for use in indoor cranes and production hall systems. Engineered for EfficiencyContinue Reading

Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has launched an infrastructure maintenance and capital expansion programme across nine airports in a move to modernise facilities and reinforce long-term economic growth. The state-owned company’s infrastructure programme includes projects ranging from sewerage system repairs to high-tech landing equipment upgrades, reflecting a pivot from pandemicContinue Reading