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 Mining Terminal (TMPL) and seamlessly transferred onto the Benguela Railway for the inland journey to Kolwezi, a key mining hub in the DRC Copperbelt.
This latest operation lifts LAR’s total sulphur transport volumes to over 36,000 tons, providing miners with a faster, more cost-effective supply chain for a critical input in copper production. The integrated port-to-rail transfer system ensures minimal handling delays, reduced logistics costs, and shorter transit times compared with traditional southern routes.
Private Sector Collaboration
The delivery was executed in partnership with TradeVis, highlighting how private operators are working alongside infrastructure providers to expand the efficiency and competitiveness of African bulk cargo logistics.
By directly connecting the Atlantic coast with the Copperbelt in the DRC and Zambia, the Lobito Corridor is positioning itself as a strategic alternative trade route—supporting regional industrial development and reducing dependence on longer, congested corridors to the south.
A Competitive Edge in Mining Logistics
With demand for reliable sulphur supply rising in step with copper production, the Lobito Atlantic Railway’s integrated port and rail operations are emerging as a game-changer for bulk handling.
Industry players note that the corridor not only improves resilience for mining supply chains but also creates new opportunities for investment in warehousing, cargo handling, and regional trade services.
