Africa – Page 10
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Lagos Lilypond terminal up for bids
The APM Terminals-run (APMT) Lilypond Terminal in Lagos in Nigeria will be advertised for public bidding following confirmation that the concession arrangement between the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APMT has ended.
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NewsTwo axes of connection and capacity
There are plenty of lessons to be learned from West African development, but not everyone is listening, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsDramatic crane collapse at South African port
Strong winds have resulted in a ship-to-shore crane being blown over at the Port of Port Elizabeth in South Africa.
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Threefold capacity hike for Walvis Bay
Expansion of Namibia’s biggest commercial port could see its capacity boosted to more than 1m teu.
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NewsNambia container terminal nearly complete
Construction on the new container terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia is more than 85% complete, leading the port closer towards its goal of speeding up global transit, meeting regional freight demand and helping Namibia become a regional logistical hub.
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NewsContainer congestion at Lagos terminals
Terminals at Lagos Port Complex are becoming congested with overtime cargo containers because owners do not have the financial means to move them.
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NewsInefficiency and corruption in Nigerian ports
Operators, users of Nigerian ports and industry players are increasingly faced with bureaucratic red tape, constant delays and illegal charges leading to costly operations, a new report has found.
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NewsRevival opportunity for Bagamoyo project
Port management firm China Merchants Holdings International (CHMI) has expressed its interest in reviving the Bagamoyo Port and Special Zone project in Tanzania.
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NewsDP World warns off Djibouti investors
DP World has warned investors to “think twice” about investing in Djibouti following the enactment of a decree which transferred the shareholding of Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA) in Doraleh Container Terminal SA (DCT) to the Government of Djibouti.
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NewsLondon court finds Doraleh seizure illegal
An arbitral tribunal of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has ruled that the Government of Djibouti’s seizure of the Doraleh Container Terminal from DP World is illegal because the latter’s concession agreement remains valid.
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NewsKenya plans 11 new ports
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has awarded Rotterdam-based Maritime & Transport Business Solutions (MTBS) a contract to plan for the development of 11 ports in the country.
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NewsGhana tackles port smuggling
Ghana’s government plans to implement a new measure to tackle smuggling in Ghana’s ports arising from diverted transit goods allegedly meant for landlocked countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
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NewsFeasibility study for Madagascar port project
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has issued a call for expression of interest for a consultant to carry out a feasibility study for a port PPP in Madagascar.
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NewsICTSI Sudan terminal preferred bidder
International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has been declared the preferred bidder to operate, manage and develop the South Port Container Terminal (SPCT) at the port of Port Sudan.
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DP World fires up Doraleh dispute
DP World has reiterated that its concession agreement for the Doraleh Container Terminal (DTC) remains in force, warning that the government’s seizure of the facility doesn’t give the right to any third party to violate the terms of the concession agreement.
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NewsPresidential support for South Africa’s rebuild
Optimism is increasing around the development of the nation’s ports. Kerry Dimmer reports
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NewsInvestors warned of African port risks
Potential investors in Djibouti and the Horn of Africa are being warned that corruption, debt and poor governance pose significant investment risk factors.
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NewsEthiopia diversifies trade access with Sudan and Kenya port investments
Ethiopia will take a stake in Port Sudan in its latest deal to boost and diversify its maritime business.
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Ethiopia to take share in Djibouti Port
Ethiopia is set to take a share in Djibouti’s Port of Djibouti under an agreement reached by both countries — though the size of the stake is unclear.
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NewsNorth Africa chips away at its wishlist
The region is making inroads in overcoming infrastructure and investment issues, albeit progress remains slow. Felicity Landon reports
