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
The East African Community (EAC) is often hailed as a model trading bloc in sub-Saharan Africa, with a constitution that inspired the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Yet, despite its promise, logistics across the region still face persistent bottlenecks that slow trade, inflate costs, and hobble efficiency. According toContinue Reading
Stena Line has taken a strategic step to enhance the resilience and reliability of its freight and passenger services across the Irish Sea by entering into a temporary operational collaboration with Irish Ferries. The agreement, running from 20 November to 4 December 2025, allows both operators to share freight andContinue Reading
China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a landmark $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line, a crucial transport corridor for moving copper and other resources from southern Africa to global markets. The deal, officially announced by the Zambian government, marks a significant step in reviving aContinue Reading
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
