Shipping and Logistics (Page 3)

Cross-border road freight service provider Pindulo VDM has announced that it has expanded and added a new 2 335-square-metre operational depot with offices and warehousing in Atlantic Hills Business Park on the N7 north of Cape Town. The new facility at 2 Atlantic Drive is strategically located, allowing for fasterContinue Reading

North Sea Port has entered into a strategic cooperation with five key Canadian ports—Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières—to strengthen trade along the Saguenay–Saint Lawrence sea corridor. This agreement aims to enhance bulk cargo flows, optimize logistics, and drive sustainable port operations between Canada and North-Western Europe. Expanding Bulk andContinue Reading

The Nakonde Border Post in Zambia, which serves as a vital transit point for goods moving from Tanzania to the Copperbelt region, is increasingly facing severe congestion, disrupting the flow of goods and posing risks to regional trade. The border, which connects Zambia with Tanzania via the Dar es SalaamContinue Reading

Mozambique’s $60 billion+ liquefied natural gas (LNG) investment has been described as the second-largest industrial project in history, after the International Space Station. However, escalating security threats and shifting global energy policies are raising serious concerns about the project’s future. Security Risks Threaten LNG Logistics in Cabo Delgado Long-distance hauliersContinue Reading

As Africa’s agricultural exports and perishable trade continue to grow, efficient and reliable cold chain logistics are more critical than ever. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest shipping line, has introduced iReefer, an advanced remote tracking system that gives African exporters real-time visibility over their refrigerated cargo—ensuring freshness andContinue Reading

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to driving economic growth and revitalizing South Africa’s infrastructure, announcing an ambitious R940 billion investment over the next three years. Delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday night, Ramaphosa emphasized that infrastructure development is a key pillar of aContinue Reading