Mozambique is leading the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) shift toward soft infrastructure with a major initiative to modernize its key border posts. The country has launched a World Bank-supported project aimed at transforming major crossings into fully operational one-stop border posts (OSBPs) and implementing an integrated customs data-sharing system.Continue Reading
The past year marked a decisive, if uneven, shift in South Africa’s freight and logistics sector. Developments at Transnet dominated headlines throughout 2025, signalling both long-awaited reform and the lingering consequences of years of underinvestment during the state capture era. As South Africa enters 2026, the logistics system stands atContinue Reading
Sandvik Rock Processing, in partnership with its Southern African distributor S&R Enterprises, has introduced its first dual-powered mobile machine in the region: the Sandvik QA452e triple-deck sizing screen featuring Doublescreen technology. The QA452e was immediately deployed to a contractor working on a major dam project in Lesotho, producing high-quality G2Continue Reading
The global maritime industry is accelerating toward lower emissions, driven by stricter regulations, new fuel technologies, and rising expectations from trade partners. For many African countries, keeping pace with this transition is challenging—but failing to adapt carries far greater risks. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made it clear thatContinue Reading
Maritime archaeologists from Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum have made a groundbreaking discovery: the world’s largest cog, a type of sturdy cargo and warship that dominated northern European seas from the 10th to 17th centuries. The find, made in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden during seabed investigations for Copenhagen’sContinue Reading
Victoria Falls, a border crossing long celebrated for its tourism appeal, is set to play a larger role in regional trade after Zimbabwe announced that the crossing will now operate 24 hours a day. The development was made public in an Extraordinary Government Gazette on 13 November 2023 and confirmedContinue Reading
Kenya Airways is accelerating plans to expand its cargo operations, aiming to increase the business unit’s share of group revenues from 10% to 20% in 2026. Speaking to African Cargo and Bulk Handling, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria outlined the airline’s immediate and long-term plans, which include the introduction ofContinue Reading
The launch of TY Logistics Park FZE in Lagos marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s logistics sector and has the potential to reshape trade flows across West Africa. Located in Alaro City within the Lekki Free Zone, the facility is currently the largest Grade-A distribution centre in Nigeria and theContinue Reading
Angolan airline Transportes Aéreos Angolano (TAAG) has signed a new codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA), marking a significant milestone for aviation in Southern Africa. The partnership is aimed at enhancing passenger travel while potentially expanding airfreight options across the region. The agreement is now in effect, with ticketContinue Reading
Polymer technology is rapidly reshaping the industrial machinery and lifting equipment landscape, offering performance advantages that are increasingly surpassing traditional steel bearings. As engineering demands evolve and operating environments become harsher, high-performance polymers are proving to be stronger, more durable and more cost-effective for a wide range of lifting applications.Continue Reading
