Transport and Logistics - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Lobito Corridor and Ivanhoe’s work on the Kipushi border, set to transform regional logistics 1

United States announces support for development of Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor at the 2023 G7 Summit ■ U.S. International Development Finance Corporation evaluating $250 million in financing for ‘key economic’ rail corridor connecting the Angolan port of Lobito to the DRC Copperbelt ■ Rail corridor passes through Western Foreland licences and within five kilometres of Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex ■ Distance from Kamoa-Kakula to Angolan Lobito Ocean Port is approximately halved compared with Durban, South Africa, providing for significant potential logistics cost improvement ■ Lobito Corridor and other initiatives, such as… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics

Central Province Minister Highlights Importance of Zambia Railways Limited

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Constance

Central Province Minister, Credo Nanjuwa, emphasized the significance of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) for Kabwe and the entire province, citing its role in sustaining the region when the mining industry collapsed in the 1990s. During a courtesy call from the Parliamentary Committee on Parastatal Companies, Mr Nanjuwa expressed gratitude for their visit and highlighted the critical importance of ZRL. Concerning ZRL, the minister also raised the issue of the prolonged tenure of the acting Managing Director, stating the provincial administration’s apprehension about the matter. Additionally, he acknowledged the lasting impact… Read More Here

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US Investment Drives Economic Growth in Lobito Corridor Rail Line

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Constance

The United States of America’s investment in the Lobito Corridor rail line has received accolades from Hon. Museba Frank Tayali, the Minister of Transport and Logistics in Zambia. The announcement was made by President Joe Biden during the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) Meeting held in Hiroshima, Japan. President Biden unveiled that the United States has already mobilized over $30 billion in investments and is committed to furthering its efforts. This declaration has been warmly welcomed by the Zambian government, particularly the New Dawn Administration, as it aligns… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics

TAZARA’s Mukuba Passenger Train Selected as Best Train in Central Africa

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Constance

According to Zambia’s Transport Minister Frank Tayali, the TAZARA Passenger Train was scheduled to start running from New Kapirimposhi to Dar-es-Salaam on Tuesday 18th April. This announcement came as the Mukuba Passenger Train, operated by the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority, was recognized as the best train in Central Africa. The Central African Railways Cooperation branch in Malawi evaluated various trains in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, and declared the Mukuba Passenger Train as the winner. This remarkable train offers passengers a well-stocked bar, lounge, clean… Read More Here

International Transport and Logistics

Bolloré Africa Logistics rebranded to Africa Global Logistics (AGL)

April 2, 2023April 3, 2023 Copperbelt Katanga News

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

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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

Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics

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

Transport and Logistics International Technology & Innovation

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