Transport & Logistics
Comprehensive information on transportation and latest mining market news in Africa.
- Jan- 2025 -14 January
MIPA welcomes Transnet Network Statement as a turning point for South African rail
The Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA) welcomes the release of Transnet’s Network Statement, a landmark…
- Dec- 2024 -5 December
Zambia Lobito Rail project receives boost from Biden visit to Angola
The Zambia-Lobito Rail project received pivotal support from US President Joe Biden’s just concluded visit…
- Sep- 2024 -25 September
AFC signs concession agreements with Angola and Zambia to advance Zambia Lobito Rail Project
In a significant milestone for the Zambia Lobito Rail Project, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the…
- Jul- 2024 -18 July
African Development Bank approves US$1 billion corporate loan for Transnet’s business recovery plan
The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$1 billion corporate loan to Transnet, South…
- 8 July
Lifeline for ports and rail industry
On 18 June 2024, the former Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), Ebrahim Patel,…
- Apr- 2024 -26 April
Critical Minerals Africa 2024 to explore Lobito Corridor’s role in streamlining mineral trade
Multinational commodity trader Trafigura and Kamoa-Kakula entered a long-term agreement with the Lobito Atlantic Railway…
- Jan- 2024 -8 January
Ivanhoe Mines announces inaugural shipment of 1st Copper via Lobito Atlantic Railway
Ivanhoe Mines, has announced its inaugural shipment of copper concentrate from the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex…
- Nov- 2023 -1 November
South Africa needs a pragmatic, integrated strategy for sustainable transport
South Africa needs a pragmatic, integrated strategy to promote sustainable transport, according to Vishaal Lutchman,…