Shipping and Logistics

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

Johannesburg, South Africa — Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has been steadily expanding its global network, with recent growth in Asia and Europe creating stronger indirect trade connections for African markets. On 2 September 2025, the carrier increased its Hong Kong–Dhaka service from one to two weekly flights, while between 8Continue Reading

As the shipping industry searches for viable low-carbon solutions, dual-fuel vessels are emerging as the bridge technology of choice. With no scalable zero-carbon alternative currently available, LNG-powered ships are poised to dominate the next ten years of global fleet expansion. Columbia Shipmanagement projects that by the end of 2025, dual-fuelContinue Reading

The South African Navy hosted crew members of the Russian Navy training ship Smolny during its port call in Cape Town from 5 to 8 August, part of a long-distance training voyage that began in Kronstadt, Russia, in late June. The ship’s itinerary has included stops in Equatorial Guinea, SãoContinue 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

Despite a clear conflict with Regulation 224(b) of the National Road Traffic Act (1996), transporters across South Africa continue to operate high-cube containers without abnormal load permits — and authorities appear to be looking the other way. The regulation limits the maximum permissible height for vehicles on public roads toContinue 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