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
Crane Check Lifting Services has completed the installation and commissioning of two freestanding jib cranes for an undisclosed client, supplying, installing and testing the equipment to meet specific handling and safety requirements. Each crane has a safe working load (SWL) of 500 kg, with one fitted with a 7 mContinue Reading
Global ocean freight markets are set to remain fragile in 2026 as uncertainty around Red Sea shipping routes, uneven vessel deployment, and weak trade demand continue to weigh on the sector, according to Dimerco’s Asia Pacific Monthly Freight Report for January 2026. Dimerco identifies the Red Sea as one ofContinue Reading
GPA’s Digital Transformation Reaches a New Milestone with the Deployment of Posidonia Management The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards smart, data-driven port operations with the successful implementation and official launch of the Port Management Information System (PMIS), developed by Prodevelop. A recentContinue Reading
Mozambique is leading the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) shift toward soft infrastructure with a major initiative to modernize its key border posts. The country has launched a World Bank-supported project aimed at transforming major crossings into fully operational one-stop border posts (OSBPs) and implementing an integrated customs data-sharing system.Continue Reading
The past year marked a decisive, if uneven, shift in South Africa’s freight and logistics sector. Developments at Transnet dominated headlines throughout 2025, signalling both long-awaited reform and the lingering consequences of years of underinvestment during the state capture era. As South Africa enters 2026, the logistics system stands atContinue Reading
The global maritime industry is accelerating toward lower emissions, driven by stricter regulations, new fuel technologies, and rising expectations from trade partners. For many African countries, keeping pace with this transition is challenging—but failing to adapt carries far greater risks. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made it clear thatContinue Reading
Victoria Falls, a border crossing long celebrated for its tourism appeal, is set to play a larger role in regional trade after Zimbabwe announced that the crossing will now operate 24 hours a day. The development was made public in an Extraordinary Government Gazette on 13 November 2023 and confirmedContinue Reading
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd has unveiled the LiSIM ROS, a highly advanced crane simulator engineered specifically for Remote Operator Station (ROS) ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes. Built using genuine Liebherr controls, hardware, and PLCs, the system delivers true-to-life responsiveness, ensuring that every movement, load reaction, and operational function mirrors the performanceContinue Reading
As global trade tensions, tariffs, and protectionist policies reshape supply chains, companies are rethinking where and how they source. Once a secondary option in the China+1 strategy, Vietnam is now emerging as a frontline manufacturing and logistics hub in Southeast Asia. “Over the past decade, Vietnam has evolved into aContinue Reading
