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Border bottlenecking in Africa is a serious non-tariff barrier. Source: Feaffa The chairperson of the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Standing Committee of Senior Officials, Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo, has urged delegates to face the ‘uncomfortable’ realities hindering regional integration. He highlighted persistently low intra-regional trade, limited industrialisation and major bottlenecks in cross-borderContinue Reading

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Trucks queue to enter Zambia’s Nakonde border on the Dar es Salaam Corridor, one of the hinterland routes affected by the current portal problem. Source: Transist Systems failure and subsequent slow processing of cargo flowing into Zambia are causing serious bottlenecks, with reports coming through on Monday morning that at least 640Continue Reading

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BMG has recently been appointed by SKF Automotive as a distribution partner for the full SKF Vehicle Aftermarket range, bringing premium OEM-approved components to heavy-duty vehicles across Southern Africa. “Through this partnership, we supply fleet operators, workshops, and the automotive sector with trusted SKF Vehicle Aftermarket components that deliver quality,Continue Reading

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Efficient customs clearance remains one of the most critical factors shaping trade and logistics across Africa. As the continent works toward deeper regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area, improving the movement of goods across borders has become more important than ever. International Customs Day serves as aContinue Reading

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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

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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

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At a recent UD Trucks event at Zwartkops Raceway, Logistics News and other industry media were given an in-depth look at the brand’s strategy, product innovations, and customer-centric approach under the theme “Confident, Stable Growth through Volatility.” Resilient Performance Across African Freight Markets Despite rising fuel costs, input price volatility,Continue Reading

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Tunisian cargo carrier Cargo Wings Express has acquired two Boeing 737-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft as it prepares to commence commercial operations. The aircraft have been leased from Bulgaria-based Cargo Air and are aged 38 and 39 years, according to aviation data platform Planespotters. Both freighters are currently parked as theContinue Reading

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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