A.P. Moller Capital is making a sizable investment in West Africa ports and logistics platforms  to create growth and development. The investment will see A.P. Moller Capital take 43% ownership of the platform, an infrastructure ecosystem of ports, trucking, warehouses and rail services. The platform is managed by ARISE Ports & Logistics, based in the […]

The government of Mozambique and development finance institution, the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a protocol agreement for a $34-million grant for the paving of the 35 km Nambungali-Roma road, in Mozambique, to facilitate trade and promote social inclusion of local communities. The works form part of the second phase of the Mueda – […]

It’s no secret that Africa has its share of challenges. Talent retention, a lack of adequate logistics infrastructure and ongoing changes and reviews of the regulatory framework remain key challenges in the world’s fastest-growing continent. But not all is doom and gloom, as with growth comes prosperity. The African market has proven itself ahead of […]

President Paul Kagame has said that as Rwanda and African countries move to adopt the use of drone technology, there should be considerations to design and manufacture Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on the continent. He was speaking at the opening of the inaugural Africa Drone Forum that is underway at the Kigali Convention Centre convening over […]

Africa’s fastest train line is fully operational. Railway infrastructure constructor Colas Rail, who built the project announced the reports.   Al Boraq high-speed train line The Al Boraq high-speed train line links the cities of Tangier and Casablanca, in Morocco. It was inaugurated in Morocco in November last year by King Mohammed VI in the presence […]

Building a new industrial city in the Northern Cape as part of the Northern Cape Industrial Corridor: Namakwa SEZ in Aggenys where you will live, work and play. Namakwa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) The Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in conjunction with the national Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), is in the […]

Dutch airline KLM recently launched a new advertising campaign called “Fly Responsibly“. Remarkably, it seems to encourage viewers to fly less. “Do you always have to meet face-to-face?”, the advert asks. “Could you take the train instead?” The influence of climate campaigner Greta Thunberg likely explains why airlines feel obliged to say these things. Flight shame – […]

There is a common slogan that, “Without trucks, South Africa stops!” Never has this been more true than now in the time of the coronavirus pandemic. With the national lockdown, and more and more countries in Africa introducing strict measures, it is the road freight operators who will ensure that much-needed products are delivered – […]

Ctrack by Inseego, the global supplier of vehicle tracking, insurance telematics and fleet management solutions, is introducing the new On The Road (OTR) driver fleet management solution. Utilising the robust Garmin Fleet 790 device as the hardware and the proprietary Ctrack fleet management software, customers no have even more features to ensure productive running of […]

February 10, 2020: DP World will soon be finalising agreements on the construction of a new port and economic zone in Dakar, Senegal, which will develop the capital into a major logistics hub and gateway to west and north-west Africa. The announcement was made in Abu Dhabi following a meeting between Macky Sall, president of […]

Gautrain concessionaire Bombela has issued two tenders related to the procurement of between five and seven pre-owned trains from the UK, for use on the Gautrain system.   The first offers are expected to arrive at the end of February, says Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) CEO William Dachs.   The GMA manages the Gautrain system […]

A rail revitalisation agreement has been inked between Ghana Railway Company Limited(GRCL) and State Owned Logistics Company Transnet to restore the Western Railway line in Ghana.   The signing ceremony was led by Dr Popo Molefe and witnesed by the President of Ghana Nana Akufo Addo and the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. The […]

In line with its strategy to develop and provide logistical solutions on various corridors.   Grindrod, the JSE-listed freight logistics and financial services company, has commenced construction of a R175 million 270 000m2 state-of-the art AutoPort just off the N3 in Camperdown between Pinetown and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal.   The R105 million first phase of […]

January 21, 2020: Guinea Shipping Corporation (GSC) has been launched as Africa’s newest bulk shipping line, focused on supporting Guinea’s vital mineral export industry. GSC will manage operations related to the maritime shipping of goods, minerals, with a primary focus on export bulk commodities in Guinea. GSC is chaired by Henrik Christensen, a Danish entrepreneur […]

The cold chain and its logistics have come a long way since its emergence in the late 1700s, when fishermen used natural ice to preserve their precious cargo at sea. Natural ice itself was transported from the east coast of the United States to the Caribbean, and later from Europe to Asia before artificial ice […]

Nairobi — Tullow oil has suspended the trucking of Turkana crude oil citing severe damages by adverse weather conditions that were experienced in the last quarter of 2019. In a Trading Statement & Operational Update released Wednesday, the company said the trucking procedures are currently halted and will resume construction once the roads are considered […]

December 27, 2019: AP Moller-Maersk, which moves close to 20 percent of all containers in world-wide ocean transport, has been constrained by its stretched balance sheet after Moody’s cut its credit rating to the lowest possible investment-grade a year ago. Trying to focus its investment on broader logistics services, it is getting close to making […]

Africa’s largest cities Cairo, Lagos and Johannesburg are some of the most congested on the continent with the Kenyan capital Nairobi, reputed to be the second most congested city in the world. Needless to say, such congestion has socio-economic costs with the rate of accidents ranking among some of the highest, says Joe Moyo, Afri […]

The Port of Maputo, in Mozambique, handled 21-million tons of goods last year, exceeding its 2018 record of 19.5-million tons. The port handled higher volumes of chrome, magnetite and containers. Of the total volumes handled last year, chrome accounted for 30%, or 6.4-million tons. As a consequence of the container terminal expansion at the port […]

Regulations governing drones, officially referred to as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), have been stagnant since July 2015, when the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) first introduced regulations to formalise the industry. South Africa was one of the very first countries to introduce a broad set of rules and protocols for all users of […]

Tender issued for building of new maritime school   SOUTH AFRICA, Durban: Plans to build a dedicated maritime-focused school in Durban were revealed this week as the Development Bank of South Africa released a request for proposals for the construction of the school on the site of an existing school in the Umlazi District.   […]

Nigeria will close a $2.5bn financing agreement with Chinese lenders by the start of the second quarter of 2020 to fund the single biggest gas pipeline project in the country’s history. This is coming after months of holding talks with China on financing a project seen as being central to expanding gas output in the […]

In this opinion piece, small business owner Katharine McKenzie, writes about the role transport will play in reviving the South African economy in months to come. As we wake up to a country in lockdown, the rules are still being written and the full impact of the coronavirus for South Africa is yet ahead. Making […]

Following continued build-up in the already massive congestion at the Lagos ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has declared an emergency and commenced diversion of vessels to alternative terminals within Lagos as well as Eastern Ports.   Disclosing this in Lagos on Thursday, Managing Director of the NPA, Ms Hadiza Bala Usman, said that a […]

Port of Maputo is the Host Port Authority for this years Transport Evolution Mozambique Forum and Showcase. Thanks to Africa Ports and Ships; we came across this archive video about the port, which covers the vast impact the Port of Maputo has on both the Mozambique economy, trade and its citizens working in the port. […]

The first drone (unmanned air vehicle) startup accelerator programme in Africa was recently launched in Katlehong, in the City of Ekurhuleni, south-east of Johannesburg. The programme is being hosted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator (CfERI) of the Ekurhuleni West Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College. This initial programme is a […]

The promoters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals at Maputo, in Mozambique, and Richards Bay, in South Africa, insist that the two proposed projects can be complementary rather than competitive as there is sufficient existing demand and growth potential in the region to support both initiatives. In early December, Total and Gigajoule signed a […]

It’s been one year since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he dreams of a South Africa that has bullet trains. In reality, this is easier said than done with a rail network that is crippled by arson, outdated infrastructure, extensive looting of the coffers of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, and vandalism. Then, […]

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has praised the completed upgrade of the Umhlatuze River bridge between the Mtunzini toll plaza and Empangeni, saying it is “by no means a small step for road users”.   Mbalula officially opened the upgraded bridge on Friday, where he emphasised the importance of infrastructure in connecting communities.   “Every gravel […]

As the primary method for freight transportation in South Africa, road freight, excluding passenger freight, emits about 16.8-million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year, making it the second largest contributor to carbon emissions, after electricity.   One way to reduce these carbon emissions is to put in place a road freight decarbonisation framework that […]

South Africa is set to construct the first plastic road in Africa in Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape, with an aim of solving waste plastic epidemic. Horatio Hendricks, Mayor of Kouga Municipality announced the reports and said that local civil engineering and construction companies SP Excel holdings (PTY) and Scribante Construction would partner with Scottish firm MacRebur, a plastic road company […]

Johannesburg, South Africa (10 February 2020) – Paragon Interface, part of the Paragon group, continues to rack up leading awards for its work on 1 Discovery Place for client Discovery and developers Growthpoint Properties and Zenprop. The latest accolade is a 2020 German Design Award in the category Excellent Architecture – Interior Architecture. The German Design […]

Tanzania’s ministry of finance signed a facility agreement with Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania for a $1.46 billion term loan financing to fund the construction of the standard gauge railway (SGR) project from Dar es Salaam to Makutupora. Running approximately 550 kilometres long, the SGR project is one of the country’s biggest projects connecting Dodoma to […]

The Tanzanian government has announced that it will soon invite international tenders for the construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), building and construction magazine, Construction Review Online reported. Tanzania’s chief government spokesperson and permanent secretary for the ministry of information, culture, arts and sports, Hassan Abbasi, said that […]

Now that the laws allowing for the use of drones for commercial purposes are here, it is only a matter of time before we see the unmanned aerial vehicles dotting our skylines as they deliver goods, unshackled from our snaking traffic. By Meshack Kipturgo This is the future of logistics, transportation that is driven by […]

TRANSNET has appointed former airline CEO, Siza Mzimela, as CEO of the transport utility’s Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), its largest contributor to group revenue and the entity that oversees the export of minerals from South Africa. Mzimela was formerly CEO of SA Express, a local air carrier which was placed in business rescue in February. Mzimela’s work […]

DURBAN – Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has invested R2 billion to replace aging equipment this current calendar year to improve operations. The investment includes two mobile harbour cranes for the Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, which will largely benefit the automotive and the agricultural bulk sectors. The East London Multi-Purpose Terminal is set to receive four […]

The public-private partnership is expected to attract R20 billion in private sector investment over the next 20 years.   ‌ Ports and logistics parastatal Transnet is moving ahead with plans to develop a new ‘inland port’ in Gauteng and on Wednesday announced the winning bidder that will develop and operate the R2.5 billion Tambo Springs […]

SA’s rail company plans to refurbish lines and add rolling stock and locomotives to Zimbabwe, Zambia and the DRC   Transnet, SA’s state-owned rail, port and pipeline utility, is vying for the opportunity to refurbish railways and rolling stock in Zimbabwe, Zambia and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of its push […]

Pretoria: 31 March 2020 Following to concerns and consultations between Government, industry and affected parties, the Department of Transport has announced relaxation of some of the strict restrictions on maritime sector activities, particularly around the country’s ports. The revised measures aimed at alleviating pressure on particularly trade goods movement and handling as well as personnel […]

Nairobi — Tullow oil has suspended the trucking of Turkana crude oil citing severe damages by adverse weather conditions that were experienced in the last quarter of 2019.   In a Trading Statement & Operational Update released Wednesday, the company said the trucking procedures are currently halted and will resume construction once the roads are […]

Turkey is building on its already-strong relationship with Somalia as it accepts an invitation to explore for oil in its seas. Ankara has spent years building trust in the region as it seeks to increase its influence.   Turkey’s influence in the Horn of Africa is back in the spotlight, following the announcement that Somalia […]

The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal (PECT) has taken delivery of two new mobile harbour cranes from equipment manufacture Liebherr. “The arrival of these two modern cranes will ensure that our promise to industry is realised,” says Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) acting CE Michelle Phillips. She adds that the cranes arrived at a critical time when the […]

The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which when complete is set to be the world’s largest free trade area by the number of countries, is set to have a number of opportunities available for Africa’s expanding transportation industry. AfCFTA seeks to increase intra-African trade by cutting tariffs by 90% and could unlock significant growth […]

Volvo Trucks Southern Africa has announced that it will continue supporting transport companies who are delivering essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown period in South Africa. “We are indeed living in extraordinary times and I want to assure customers that Volvo Trucks, together with our nationwide network, is doing everything we can to continue servicing […]

The continent-wide free trade agreement, which will come into effect in July 2020, promises to unlock enormous value. Towards free trade The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will come into effect in July 2020. A single market of 1.3-billion people is expected to grow to 2.5-billion by 2050. The AfCFTA aims to accelerate the growth of […]

SOUTH AFRICA, Simon’s Town: Chairperson and members of WISTA South Africa (WISTA-SA) visited the learners at Lawhill Maritime Centre to commemorate International Women’s Day and promote discussions around equality in the workplace amongst the future generation of employees. “Visiting Lawhill is a highlight on the event calendar for Cape Town based WISTA South Africa members […]