Cooper Consolidated, LLC has announced the expansion of its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series Equilibrium Cranes, the largest cranes ever built by E-Crane. These cranes, named “Pelican” and “Creole King,” reinforce the company’s position as the leading bulk stevedoring service provider on the Mississippi River.Continue Reading
The long-awaited redevelopment of the old Durban International Airport remains in limbo as legal disputes and competing claims stall progress. Plans to transform the abandoned site into a secondary airport or a thriving logistics hub have hit repeated roadblocks, with lease cancellations and allegations of unfair bidding processes fueling theContinue 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
Namibia is currently considering lifting its ban on vegetable imports from South Africa, a move that could reshape agricultural trade in the region and impact the dynamics within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), which includes Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini. Trade tensions within SACU have been a point ofContinue 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
As Africa’s bulk cargo and mining industries continue to expand, efficient transshipment solutions are becoming more critical than ever. Bedeschi, a global leader in bulk material handling, has recently secured a major contract in Indonesia, delivering a state-of-the-art floating terminal designed to handle 35,000 tons per day (tpd) ofContinue Reading
Uganda Airlines and Brussels Airlines Reopen Flights to Kinshasa Amid Regional Stability After a brief hiatus, Uganda Airlines and Brussels Airlines are back in the skies, resuming their flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On January 30, Uganda Airlines officially announced the restartContinue Reading
Port of Tilbury Expands Operations with Investment in LHM 550 Mobile Harbour Crane The Port of Tilbury, part of the Forth Ports group, is located on the iconic River Thames and serves as the UK’s primary hub for the import and export of goods. Handling 16 million tonnes annually, itContinue Reading
Capesize Market The Capesize market saw a generally softer week, with the 5TC dropping to $6,733 by Thursday, before slightly recovering to $6,964 by the end of the week. The Pacific showed signs of strength early on, driven by healthy cargo flows and tightening tonnage. However, reported fixtures struggled toContinue Reading
