The government of Mozambique has taken a major step toward transforming its transport infrastructure with the creation of a dedicated office to oversee the development of a long-envisioned North–South railway corridor. The newly established North–South Railway Office (GLNS) will coordinate the planning, financing and implementation of what will become theContinue Reading
Dayton-Phoenix Group (DPG) has successfully completed testing of its VOLT hybrid locomotive solution, designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions across industrial, mining, and bulk-handling rail operations, while extending the life of existing diesel-electric locomotives. VOLT is a retrofit-ready system that integrates with conventional diesel-electric locomotives, supplying supplemental electricContinue Reading
International investment momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to accelerate, with total global financial commitments to the strategic African trade and logistics route now exceeding US$6 billion. The corridor is rapidly emerging as a critical backbone for regional cargo movement, mineral exports, and industrial development across Southern and Central Africa.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
As U.S. construction booms and highways deteriorate, project cargo specialists are reconsidering reliance on trucks for heavy and oversized shipments. Advances in AI, major rail mergers, and growing interest in sustainable transport suggest that freight railroads may be poised to capture a larger share of the oversized cargo market. Today,Continue 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
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has completed the transport of 15,000 tons of sulphur to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reinforcing the corridor’s growing role as a logistics backbone for Africa’s mining and bulk cargo industries. The shipment, carried by the ANEMON vessel, was discharged at the Lobito MiningContinue Reading
Game-changer for mineral logistics in Central and Southern Africa The long-awaited Lobito Corridor rail project—set to reshape how bulk minerals are moved across Africa—has picked up serious momentum, with U.S. backing, European investment, and growing private sector interest. Designed to link the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia,Continue 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
