Africa – Page 5
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NewsUS investment in strategic Libyan port
The US$1.5 bn investment will help regional stability and restart Libya’s economy
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NewsDURBAN PLANS UNVEILED
More details have emerged of South Africa’s move to secure private sector investment in the port of Durban, the country’s major port.
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NewsOperations strategy overhaul
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has launched a new operating model (OM).
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NewsGAME CHANGER
Based at the Onne Multipurpose Terminal, P&O Maritime logistics has launched an innovative ‘pay as you go’ off shore supply service
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NewsMORE RTGs IN TOGO
Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) S.A. in Togo, West Africa, has confirmed it has ordered five more Konecranes Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes. The order was booked in June 2021 and the new units are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2022
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NewsKPA LOOKING FOR LAMU FUNDING
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has stated that it intends to borrow US157 million to complete the fi rst phase construction of its new Lamu Port.
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NewsAfrica cash injection
Ports and logistics across Africa will benefit from major investment under a new platform.
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OPUS TERMINAL TOS GETS THE NOD
The Eurogate Tanger S.A. container terminal in Morocco has confirmed it is replacing its old terminal operating system (TOS) with CyberLogitec’s OPUS Terminal TOS.
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NewsWANTED: W. AFRICAN IRON ORE
China’s push to move away from reliance on Australian iron ore has a strong focus on tapping high quality deposits in Guinea. But this requires establishing and investing in the best route to market. Andrew Penfold assesses the options.
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NewsTANZANIA TARGETING PROGRESS
Africa’s Central Corridor, utilising Dar Es Salaam as its gateway port, is concluding a phase one upgrade introducing new rail capacity. AJ Keyes investigates the progress made and what is next.
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NewsSOUTH AFRICA: AT A CROSSROADS
South Africa’s port sector is set for a major revamp including the ground-breaking step of offering a container terminal concession to the private sector. Mike Mundy reports
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NewsForce majeure lifted
A force majeure has been lifted for port terminals brought down by a cyber attack.
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NewsMorocco port stake
The Moroccan Government will sell a 35% strategic stake in the country’s national port and terminal operator.
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NewsCyber attack recovery
South African container operations are continuing to recover after a cyber attack.
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NewsCyber attack
A cyber attack that brought container operations to a standstill in South Africa has been contained.
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NewsBANANA CASE STUDY
Do the scale economies of shipping freight costs off set high inland charges? A J Keyes examines the interesting case of the Banana port project in the DRC.
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NewsDP World acquisition offer
DP World has announced an acquisition offer that could accelerate its logistics transition.
