Africa – Page 7
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NewsNigeria tackles corruption and congestion
A Nigerian Ports Process Manual (NPPM) has been launched to cut corruption, promote transparency, improve efficiency and reduce congestion at ports and terminals.
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NewsDP World wins Angola concession
DP World has signed a 20-year concession agreement with the Government of Angola to operate a terminal in Angola.
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NewsDP World to develop Senegal port
DP World and the government of Senegal, have signed agreements for the development of a deep water port, with US$837m investment in the first phase.
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NewsLuanda terminal preferred bidder selected
A preferred bidder has been selected to enter into discussions with the Government of Angola for a 20-year concession and operation of the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda in Angola.
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NewsDP World v Djibouti continues
DP World has hit back at President of the Republic of Djibouti following media comments made about the disputed Doraleh Container Terminal and the company’s Port of Berbera developments.
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NewsBRI: FINANCE OR DEBT TRAP?
A new report into the implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Africa paints an unsettling picture – but there is more than one side to the story. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsModernisation challenges for Africa’s ports
A new report offers six recommendations to accelerate the modernisation of Africa’s port sector.
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NewsInvestment supports Dakar port move
New financing will support an initiative to relocate Dakar’s port and its operations from the city centre to a new greenfield site.
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NewsDjibouti regeneration project begins
A regeneration project to turn the historical Port of Djibouti into an international business district has begun.
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NewsNew container terminal in Lagos
A new container terminal has been opened in Lagos as a response to ongoing congestion in the Nigerian city''s ports.
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NewsICTSI starts operating at Cameroon port
A subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has started commercial operations at a newly built deep-water port in Cameroon, Central Africa.
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NewsNew Namibian terminal 100% operational
A new container terminal at a Namibian port is now fully operational, according to a report by the African Development Bank (ADB).
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NewsIvory Coast terminal construction contract
Contracts have been signed for the construction of a new Ivory Coast container terminal.
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NewsConcession contract inked for Kribi terminal
A new concession contract has been signed for the development, operation and maintenance of the Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) in Cameroon.
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NewsUpgrades in Tanzania facilitate large ships
Large vessels from across the world will soon be able to anchor in a Tanzanian port following upgrades undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC).
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NewsTanzanian port construction begins
The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of a US$20m inland port in Tanzania.
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NewsREALISING THE POTENTIAL
Oliver Andrews and Reuel Andrews from Africa Finance Corporation look at one successful way that potential can be realised in Africa.
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NewsAfrican terminal bidding deadline extended
The bidding deadline for a terminal concession at an African port has been extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsNo green light for port construction
Construction work on current infrastructure projects within ports in an African country remain on standby.
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NewsFurther growth investment for APMT’s WACT
The Phase 2 upgrade at APM Terminals’ West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne Port, Nigeria is due to commence within the next 18 months to accommodate volume growth.
