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Copper exports from DRC to the US begin via Lobito Atlantic Railway

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 Constance

The first US-bound copper shipment from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) via the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has been successfully loaded. The cargo of copper cathodes, destined for Baltimore, was transported by train to Angola’s port of Lobito on August 19, according to global commodities trader Trafigura Group, part of the consortium holding the railway concession. This shipment follows earlier deliveries to European and Far Eastern ports since the Lobito Atlantic Railway began operating the concession in January 2023. LAR, a joint venture backed by Trafigura, Portuguese construction… Read More Here

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Train Derailment on Angola’s Lobito Corridor Disrupts Copper and Sulfur Transport

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Constance

A train derailment on Angola’s Lobito Corridor has disrupted the transportation of key commodities, including copper concentrates, the railway operator reported on Today. The Lobito Corridor is a crucial trade route connecting the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with Angola’s Lobito port on the Atlantic Ocean. This corridor holds strategic importance for the United States and the European Union, both of which are seeking greater access to the minerals essential for the global shift to cleaner energy technologies. The derailment occurred on Thursday between the Cavimbe and Cangumbe stations… Read More Here

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Zambia and DRC Resolve Trade Dispute, Reopen Border to Restore Commerce

August 15, 2024August 19, 2024 Constance

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to reopen their shared border on Monday after resolving a trade dispute that led to its closure over the weekend. In a joint statement, the commerce ministers of both nations announced, “The Zambian party informed the Congolese party that the border will be reopened to allow the free movement of people and goods between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Zambia.” The agreement followed a meeting between Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, and… Read More Here

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Angola-Zambia Road Project to Boost Trade and Economy in Eastern Angola

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Constance

Economists and business leaders in Lunda-Norte believe that the construction of a road connecting Angola and Zambia, part of the Lobito Corridor initiative, will significantly enhance the flow of goods and services between Angola’s eastern provinces and the country’s coast. The project involves constructing an approximately 800-kilometer road from Lobito (Benguela) to Luau (Moxico) on the Angolan side. companies, including a consortium like SIbitech and Queiroz Galvão, as well as AFAVIAS, are involved in the construction. José Cangolo, an economist and professor at the Faculty of Economics of Dundo (Lueji… Read More Here

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Lobito Atlantic Railway receives its first vessel at the Port of Lobito mineral terminal

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 arnbethnic

Lobito, Angola, 15 July 2024 – The first vessel has docked at the mineral terminal of the Port of Lobito, operated by the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium, the concession holder for the operation, management and maintenance of the railway linking Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The MV Lindsaylou, a bulk cargo vessel loaded with 40,500 tonnes of sulphur, docked on Friday 12 July, marking the beginning of port operations for LAR. The vessel was loaded in Qatar and arrived in Lobito after a journey of around a… Read More Here

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Beira Corridor Drives Expansion in Southern Africa’s Cold Chain Logistics

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 Constance

The cold chain logistics industry in Southern Africa has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by increased capacity and investment. Marco Grobbelaar, General Manager of Independent Beira Logistics Terminals and Services (IBLT&S), highlights that the Beira corridor has particularly experienced a notable rise in traffic. This expansion is attributed to several key factors, including competitive landside operations and lower ocean freight rates compared to surrounding ports. A major contributor to this surge is the rising import volumes of fertilizers, which are essential for boosting logistical activities in the region.… Read More Here

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Tanzania and Zambia Strengthen Railway Collaboration

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 Constance

The recent Tanzania-Zambia Inter-Ministerial Meeting marked a significant step towards revitalizing the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA). Held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, the meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank Tayali, and Tanzania’s Minister of Transport, Hon. Prof. Makame Mbarawa. This high-level dialogue focused on the involvement of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in TAZARA’s revitalization efforts, aiming to secure a beneficial concession for all parties involved. Hon. Tayali emphasized the collective goal of the meeting: to… Read More Here

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Italy Commits €320 Million to Enhance Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Project

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 Constance

A major development has emerged for Zambia’s infrastructure plans, as Italy has pledged support for the Lobito Corridor project. During a meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, Stefano Gatti, Director General for Development at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cooperation, announced a commitment of €320 million for the initiative. The Lobito Corridor is a crucial infrastructure project aimed at improving trade connectivity between Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative involves upgrading and expanding the existing rail corridor, linking Zambia’s copper and cobalt-rich regions to… Read More Here

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ProMarks and Trafigura sign MOU with the Angolan government

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 Constance

ProMarks, an international engineering company specialized in the energy sector and Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Angola to conduct a technical and economic viability study and to develop a Public Private Partnership model for a major regional power transmission and supply project. The signing ceremony was held in Luanda in the presence of government representatives from Angola, alongside other diplomatic guests and representatives from the private sector. The MOU was witnessed by His Excellency João… Read More Here

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The Impact of Lobito Atlântico Railways on the Benguela Railway Corridor

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Constance

The management of the Benguela Railway (CFB) by the consortium Lobito Atlântico Railways (LAR), Trafigura, and Mota-Engil is expected to significantly enhance Angola’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing between $1.6 billion to $3.4 billion annually over the next 30 years. This projection was shared by LAR administrator Ottoniel Manuel during a discussion on the Girassol television channel under the theme, “The Impact of the Lobito Corridor on the Angolan Economy and the SADC Region.” Manuel outlined the consortium’s ambitious plans for the railway’s future operations and its economic implications. Manuel… Read More Here