The anchorage build-up at the Port of Cape Town after almost five days of windbound disruption will only be cleared by 6 March – “weather permitting.” This was revealed by a private-sector organisation that had received correspondence to that effect from Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). In the letter leaked toContinue Reading
Heathrow Airport has announced its largest-ever investment programme to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, a move that could enhance cargo connectivity for African exporters and importers. The expansion, which includes a third runway and upgrades to terminal and airfield capacity, is expected to increase cargo throughput, improve handling efficiency,Continue Reading
Eswatini Air is set to expand its regional footprint with the launch of a new route connecting King Mswati III International Airport in Eswatini to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia. While the official start date has yet to be announced, the airline’s latest move is expected to enhanceContinue Reading
Cross-border road freight service provider Pindulo VDM has announced that it has expanded and added a new 2 335-square-metre operational depot with offices and warehousing in Atlantic Hills Business Park on the N7 north of Cape Town. The new facility at 2 Atlantic Drive is strategically located, allowing for faster portContinue Reading
North Sea Port has entered into a strategic cooperation with five key Canadian ports—Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières—to strengthen trade along the Saguenay–Saint Lawrence sea corridor. This agreement aims to enhance bulk cargo flows, optimize logistics, and drive sustainable port operations between Canada and North-Western Europe. Expanding Bulk andContinue Reading
Kenya’s government has announced a raft of coordinated measures to enhance operational efficiency at the country’s airports through the multi-ministry implementation of the Kenya Airports Authority’s Airport Charter. Approved by Cabinet on February 1, the charter aims to improve coordination between government agencies, strengthen security screening and modernise infrastructure whileContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially closed its airspace to aircraft registered in Rwanda, forcing RwandAir to make immediate flight adjustments. In response to the sudden restriction, RwandAir announced that it has rerouted affected flights to maintain service continuity. However, according to ChimpReports, this move could significantlyContinue Reading
The long-awaited redevelopment of the old Durban International Airport remains in limbo as legal disputes and competing claims stall progress. Plans to transform the abandoned site into a secondary airport or a thriving logistics hub have hit repeated roadblocks, with lease cancellations and allegations of unfair bidding processes fueling theContinue Reading
As Africa’s bulk cargo and mining industries continue to expand, efficient transshipment solutions are becoming more critical than ever. Bedeschi, a global leader in bulk material handling, has recently secured a major contract in Indonesia, delivering a state-of-the-art floating terminal designed to handle 35,000 tons per day (tpd) ofContinue Reading
Port of Tilbury Expands Operations with Investment in LHM 550 Mobile Harbour Crane The Port of Tilbury, part of the Forth Ports group, is located on the iconic River Thames and serves as the UK’s primary hub for the import and export of goods. Handling 16 million tonnes annually, itContinue Reading
