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Bolloré Africa Logistics rebranded to Africa Global Logistics (AGL) 1

On March 30, 2023, Bolloré Africa Logistics revealed its new brand. The company will now operate under the name AGL, which stands for Africa Global Logistics. The announcement was made in the presence of MSC leaders. In December of the previous year, the Bolloré Group, the leader in transport and logistics on the African continent, sold its activities for 5.7 billion euros to the giant MSC. AGL, within the MSC Group, aims to continue to contribute to the sustainable transformation of Africa and emerging markets. The company wants to support… Read More Here

Spain’s Ambassador highlights Lobito Corridor Infrastructure potential

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Constance

The support infrastructures for the Lobito Corridor, installed in the port of that city, in the province of Benguela, were visited, last Tuesday 7th Mar, by the ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain. Manuel María Lejarreta Lobo received, on the occasion, explanations on the development of the Lobito Corridor, which is framed in one of the priority lines of the Angolan Executive in the field of rail and port transport, which aim to transform the space into an important transport option for access to countries such as the Democratic Republic… Read More Here

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Zambia and DRC Agree to 24/7 Kasumbalesa Border Operation

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Constance

Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC) have signed a Communique to start operating Kasumbalesa boarder facility on a 24 hours window. Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo,Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe and Commerce & Trades Minister Chipoka Mulenga met their DRC counterparts at Kasumbalesa Boarder on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia last evening. The DRC entourage included Commerce & External Affairs Minister Jean Lucien Bussa, Vice Governor Haut Katanga Region Jean Claude Kantwa and DRC Ambassador to Zambia Paulo Costa .The Communique was signed between Zambia and DRC following the… Read More Here

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Zambia Cabinet Approves Handover of Kasumbalesa Border to ZRA

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 Constance

The Cabinet has given approval for the management of the Vehicle Traffic Management System at Kasumbalesa Border Facility, along with other supporting infrastructure, to be handed over to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). This decision was made due to the Concession Agreement between the Government and the Zambia-I.P-Border Crossing Company (ZIPBCC) which expired on March 3rd, 2023. According to Chief Government Spokesperson CHUSHI KASANDA, the transfer of the Kasumbalesa Border Post to ZRA will enable the Government to take control of the border facility’s operations and increase revenue collection for… Read More Here

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The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 Johannsen

It’s a new hydrogen-diesel hybrid engine affectionately known as “baby number two” that could help to decarbonise some of Australia’s heaviest industries. The test rig is large – it has its own room adjoining a lab and looks at first glance like many other large motors, but beneath its metallic skin could lie game-changing technology. Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) say they have successfully modified a conventional diesel engine to use a mix of hydrogen and a small amount of diesel, claiming their patented technology has cut carbon… Read More Here

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Australia’s SEA in $1 billion deal to electrify 8,500 Hilux and Landcruisers for miners

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 arnbethnic

Victorian based electric vehicle specialist SEA Electric is partnering with Europe’s Mevco in a landmark $1 billion deal to supply 8,500 electrified Toyota Hilux and Lancruiser vehicles to the mining industry. SEA Electric CEO Tony Fairweather says the deal is the largest of its kind in the world and marks a significant shift to electrified transport for commercial vehicles in the mining industry. The conversions will take place at SEA’s Dandenong 4000 square metre factory, which will grow to 8000 square metres as SEA expands to the neighbouring property. At… Read More Here

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Angolan Ministry of Transport and the consortium Trafigura, Vecturis and Mota-Engil sign a concession contract for the management of the Lobito Corridor

November 19, 2022November 19, 2022 Copperbelt Katanga News

A consortium comprising Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a global commodity market leader, Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao Africa SA (“Mota-Engil Africa”), an international construction and infrastructure management company and Vecturis SA, an independent rail operator, have signed a 30-year agreement for the concession of rail services and logistical support for the Lobito Corridor, a key axis connecting rail access from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Lobito port in Angola and international markets. The consortium is 49.5% each owned by Trafigura and Mota-Engil, with the remaining 1% held by Vecturis. The… Read More Here

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Government and air transport operators reach compromise on ticket cost reduction for domestic flights – DRC

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Janet

A compromise was finally reached this Thursday, May 27 between the government and operators of the air transport sector about the drop in the cost of tickets for domestic flights. This , after several weeks of discussions. Jean-Marie Kalumba Yuma, Minister of the Economy and the heads of the aviation companies expected by mutual agreement to set in the next few days a decree setting the new prices for the plane ticket for domestic flights. At the end of this meeting, Norbert Sengamali, President of the committee of air carriers at the Federation… Read More Here

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Kasumbalesa border post will operate 24/7 to comply with SADC standards and fight against customs fraud

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 arnbethnic

The government has taken the option of operating the Kasumbalesa border post, between the DRC and Zambia, 24 hours a day to comply with SADC or SADEC standards (Development Community of Southern African States) but also to fight against customs fraud which took advantage of this gap on the Congolese side. This is what emerges from the 46th meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday August 28 by videoconference under the leadership of the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi. “On the occasion of the mission carried out… Read More Here

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Thiess awarded Mantos Blancos haulage contract in Chile

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 arnbethnic

CIMIC’s global mining services provider, Thiess, has been awarded a mining services contract with Mantos Copper S.A. at their Mantos Blancos mine, located northeast of Antofagasta, Chile. Thiess will undertake load and haul services, including fleet maintenance, to move low-grade copper ore at the Mantos Copper SA operation, which produces around 50,000 tonnes of fine copper a year. Mantos Blancos is a mining complex located in Region II, 45 kilometres northeast of the city of Antofagasta at 800 meters altitide. It comprises an open-pit mine, crushing plants and facilities for processing oxidized… Read More Here