South Africa is being called on to strengthen its bunkering strategy to capture more value from the steady flow of vessels passing along its coastline—many of which currently refuel elsewhere. Speaking in Cape Town, maritime expert Brian Ingpen highlighted that despite operational improvements at local ports, the country is stillContinue Reading
HPE Africa continues to expand its portfolio of high-performance machinery with the introduction of the HB640 backhoe loader series from Hyundai Construction Equipment. Designed for demanding applications across construction, agriculture, earthmoving and utilities, the HB640 range combines productivity, versatility and ease of operation. According to Managing Director Ross Collard, theContinue Reading
Zimbabwe is set to introduce lithium export quotas and enforce local processing requirements, a move expected to significantly reshape bulk commodity flows and regional logistics dynamics. The new policy framework, announced by the country’s mines ministry, will require producers to meet strict conditions before lithium concentrate exports can resume. TheseContinue Reading
Canadian freighter operator Cargojet reported softer fourth-quarter financial results, reflecting the broader slowdown in transpacific cargo demand and ongoing volatility in global trade flows — trends closely watched by African air cargo stakeholders linked to Asia-bound supply chains. For the fourth quarter, Cargojet recorded revenues of C$284.7 million, representing aContinue Reading
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
