First Shipment of DRC Copper Ore Sets Sail for China
A total of 1,246 tons of concentrated copper ore from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which was located at the Port of Lobito container terminal, was transported to China, on January 20th, on the ship M/V-MSC HELENA III.
The ore, originally part of the experimental train’s cargo, had been stationed at the Port of Lobito for 16 days before being loaded onto the ship M/V-MSC HELENA III. The entire shipment, consisting of 49 containers, made its way to the Republic of China.
Additionally, it was revealed by Nicolau Neto, the director of operations at the Port of Lobito, that a second train, carrying 557 tons of concentrated copper ore in 260 volumes, arrived on January 6th.
Subsequently, on January 19th, another 16 wagons arrived, bringing with them 627.5 tons of copper ore in 320 volumes. The efficient handling and export of these valuable resources signify a successful venture for both the Port of Lobito and the Lobito Atlantic Railway.
