Land connectivity is vital to Africa’s economic growth, as it facilitates trade, investment, and regional integration. With abundant resources but significant infrastructure gaps, Africa’s road networks are essential for linking markets, reducing transportation costs, and enhancing the movement of goods and people. Improving land connectivity has emerged as a keyContinue Reading
An unparalleled global view of the voices of the next generation of maritime professionals is now available thanks to international maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, which publishes its latest Cadet Report today (February 26). Participants from 26 countries voiced their opinions for the charity’s 2024/25 Report: ‘The next generation ofContinue Reading
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed over $1.4 billion to modernizing the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a crucial transport link for Zambia’s copper exports to Tanzania’s largest port. TAZARA serves as a key corridor for transporting copper and cobalt from Central Africa, providing an alternative to South Africa’s congestedContinue Reading
Inclement weather delays at the Port of Cape Town, compounded by the state-owned port and rail operator’s recovery from wind disruption, have forced Maersk to make significant adjustments to its shipping schedules. Over the past weekend, The Cape Independent reported that the Danish line had alerted customers to excessive waiting timesContinue Reading
Global container volumes are on the rise, with January 2025 recording 15.4 million TEUs, reflecting a 5.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, according to Container Trade Statistics (CTS). Alan Murphy, CEO of maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence, noted that global TEU miles—which account for the nautical distance sailed—grew 8.1% y-o-y in January, absorbing moreContinue Reading
ESL Shipping has set a new benchmark for maritime safety, reporting zero lost-time injuries across all operations in the past year. This impressive achievement extends to both company-owned vessels and those operating within the Green Coaster Pool. While minor incidents occurred, they were swiftly managed with First Aid or medicalContinue Reading
The Limpopo River burst its banks last Sunday and flooded the border control zone for the second time this year. Source: Transist Cross-border transporters from South Africa, using Botswana as an in-transit country towards Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, should prepare for a longer-than-expected closure of the GroblersburgContinue Reading
Africa is set to host its first-ever true-crime adventure cruise, offering passengers a thrilling mix of entertainment, mystery, and investigative storytelling. Inspired by the global success of immersive crime experiences, this cruise will bring true-crime enthusiasts together for a one-of-a-kind journey along Africa’s stunning coastline. A Cruise Like No OtherContinue Reading
In today’s interconnected world, carbon neutrality is no longer just a moral obligation—it has become a strategic advantage. For South Africa’s freight industry, a key driver of the national economy, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles is essential—not just for regulatory compliance, but also to foster innovation, competitiveness, andContinue Reading
The introduction of a single-window system at Malaysia’s Port Klang earlier this month has significantly reduced congestion at a major Asia-North European port that has battled to deal with volume spikes sparked by maritime traffic disruption in the Red Sea. Until the launch of the Malaysia Maritime Single Window (MMSW)Continue Reading
