Category: Transports

Senegal: Launch of Simultaneous Circulation of Mining Trains and TER, a Major Advancement for the Senegalese Railway Sector

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Logis-T Africa – Monday, October 7, 2023, will henceforth be etched in the history of the Senegalese railway sector as a day of significant progress. Indeed, the Train Express Regional (TER) station in Diamniadio was the scene of the official launch of the simultaneous circulation of mining trains (ICS and GCO) with the Regional Express Train (TER). The ceremony, presided over by Mr. El Malick Ndiaye, Minister of Infrastructure, Land and Air Transport, brought together the highest officials of the Senegalese railway sector, including the general directors of SENTER, SETER,…

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Burkina Faso Aims to Modernize its Railway Network

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In an announcement that marks a turning point for Burkina Faso’s railway infrastructure, President Ibrahim Traoré unveiled an ambitious project on Saturday aimed at revolutionizing the country’s rail transport. During a radio broadcast from the Koulouba Palace in Ouagadougou, Captain Traoré outlined his vision for a modern railway network, supported by a national rail production industry. “We want standard-compliant rails to have modern trains,” said the President, highlighting the dilapidated state of the current infrastructure. He pointed out the limitations imposed by existing rails, explaining that no modern locomotive can…

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ECOWAS Launches Major Cross-Border Bridge Project Between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia

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On October 3, 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took a crucial step in regional infrastructure development by officially launching the construction of a bridge over the Cavally River. This ambitious project, which will connect Côte d’Ivoire to Liberia, is part of ECOWAS’s Vision 2050 aimed at strengthening economic integration and connectivity in West Africa. Spanning 288 meters, this two-lane prestressed reinforced concrete bridge is much more than just infrastructure. According to Mr. Chris Appiah, Acting Director of Transport at the ECOWAS Commission, it represents “a gateway…

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Republic of Congo Enhances Road Safety with Quipux

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On October 2, 2024, a major agreement aimed at improving road safety in the Republic of Congo was concluded in Abidjan. Minister Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso and the company Quipux signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a series of innovative initiatives as part of a public service delegation. This public-private partnership, developed with the support of the National Steering Committee for PPPs in Côte d’Ivoire, provides for a comprehensive program focused on three main areas: Driver Education: A training program will be established to educate Congolese drivers on good…

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CETUD and the International Finance Corporation Partner to Improve Urban Mobility in Senegal

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On Friday, September 27, 2024, the Executive Council for Sustainable Urban Transport (CETUD) signed a framework agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank Group, aimed at improving urban mobility in Senegal. The goal of this partnership is to provide a sustainable approach to modernizing urban transport while reducing CO2 emissions and related pollution. This transport program will focus on collective, active, and multimodal mobility, prioritizing low-carbon urban transport solutions. The objective is to build sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure that meets the growing mobility…

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Emirates Strengthens Its Presence in South Africa with a Fourth Daily Flight to Johannesburg

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Emirates Airlines, the global leader in international air transport, has announced a significant expansion of its services to South Africa. Starting March 1, 2025, Emirates will add a fourth daily flight between Dubai and Johannesburg, thereby reinforcing its presence in this key market. This new service, operated by a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, will offer an additional 708 seats per day in each direction. Flight EK767 will depart Dubai at 00:10 to arrive in Johannesburg at 06:20, while the return flight EK768 will leave Johannesburg at 10:15 to land in Dubai…

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A Giant Step for the Lobito Corridor: Zambia and Angola Sign Historic Agreement

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In a major development for transport infrastructure in Africa, the Transport Ministers of Zambia and Angola have signed a crucial agreement for the Lobito Corridor railway project. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Hon. Eng. Counsel Museba Frank Tayali, Zambian Minister of Transport and Logistics, and his Angolan counterpart Ricardo Daniel Sandaõ Queirõs de Abreu, signed the concession agreement for the Lobito Corridor railway development with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the project’s lead developer. Mr.…

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Morocco: Successful Launch of Tramway Lines T3 and T4 by RATP Dev in Casablanca

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RATP Dev, the main public transport operator in Casablanca since 2012, has confirmed the successful launch of two new tramway lines, T3 and T4, in Morocco’s economic capital. This sustainable mode of transport aims to streamline and facilitate mobility for residents and tourists in this rapidly growing city. Building on the trusted partnership between Casa Transports and RATP Dev, which began with the launch of the T1 tram line in 2012 and T2 in 2019, the two new tram lines T3 and T4 were successfully inaugurated more than a decade…

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Zeno Raises $9.5 Million to Lead Africa’s Electric Revolution

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Zeno, a startup co-founded by Tesla alumnus Michael Spencer, has secured $9.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round, positioning itself to make a significant impact on Africa’s energy and transport landscape. This funding was led by Lowercarbon Capital and Toyota Ventures, with support from investors like 4DX Ventures, Active Impact, Advantedge, MCJ Collective, and RedBlue Ventures. The influx of capital will allow Zeno to roll out its innovative electric motorbikes with swappable battery technology in East Africa by early 2025, marking a milestone in the region’s electric vehicle (EV)…

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Menzies expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

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Boasting high-end facilities and cutting-edge technology, the new cargo warehouse enables Menzies to offer high quality, efficient and safe services to airlines, including launch customers Airlink and Qatar Airways Menzies Aviation (www.MenziesAviation.com), the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique.   The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion in Menzies’ footprint across East Africa, with the company’s…

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