Category: Transports

The 71st International Conference and Exhibition of ACI-Africa under the theme: “Airports: Engines of Social, Economic and Sustainable Growth.”

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LogisT Africa – The Egyptian capital will host the 71st International Conference and Exhibition of the Airports Council International – Africa Region ‘ACI-Africa,’ from February 24 to March 1, 2024. The event is organized by the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, one of the companies affiliated with the Ministry of Civil Aviation of Egypt. Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dr Mostafa Madbouly, this gathering aims to bring together approximately 400 representatives from airports and international organizations representing 52 African countries, around the theme: ‘Airports: Engines of…

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ANGOLA COMMITS TO CONTINENTAL INTERCONNECTIVITY

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On Thursday, February 8, Angola submitted its letter of accession to the solemn declaration on the Single African Air Transport Market to the African Union (AU). The ceremony took place at the headquarters of the continental organization in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The letter of accession, presented by the Angolan Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU and ECA, Miguel César Bembe, was signed by the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, on September 29, 2023, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Angola. The Angolan diplomat…

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HAMZA BENHAMOUDA APPOINTED NEW CEO OF AIR ALGERIE

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LogisT-Africa – After succeeding Amine Debaghine Mesraoua in June 2022, Yacine Benslimane is stepping down from his position as the head of the Algerian national airline less than two years later, handing over the reins to Hamza Benhamouda, who was previously the Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This change, decided by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, was announced through a press release on Wednesday, February 7th. The new captain of Air Algérie faces the challenging task of surpassing the achievements of his predecessor, who successfully navigated the post-Covid…

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V.A.O.B Facilitates Historic Train Procurement for the Government of Ghana

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V.A.O.B, a leading intermediary in the infrastructure sector, has announced the successful sale of its first rolling stock to the Government of Ghana, marking a significant milestone for Ghana’s railway transport sector. This transformative transaction solidifies V.A.O.B’s position as a key player in fostering international collaboration, spearheading the Government of Ghana’s first-ever train purchase from a European country, and simultaneously, ushering Polish manufacturers’ inaugural entry into the African market. The success of this deal sheds light on V.A.O.B’s extensive experience in navigating complex transactions between major stakeholders in the infrastructure…

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Morocco: Marrakech-Agadir High-Speed Rail Line, China Railway Secures Contract

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ligne à grande vitesse Marrakech à Agadir

LogisT-Africa – The Kingdom of Morocco plans to launch a second high-speed railway network project following the inauguration in 2018 of the first one connecting Tangier to Casablanca. This new high-speed line, stretching from Marrakech in the central-south to Agadir on the Atlantic coast, will also include three stations at Sidi Zouine, Chichaoua, and Agadir. Estimated at around 50 billion dirhams, the construction of this 230 km-long railway infrastructure has been entrusted to the Chinese group China Railway Design Corporation (CRDC), a subsidiary of the China State Railway Group, a…

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The Port of Abidjan welcomes the CMA CGM ‘Scandola’, a container ship powered by liquefied natural gas

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Thursday 1 February 2024 will go down in the history of the Port of Abidjan, which welcomed for the first time the CMA CGM “Scandola”, a container ship powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The CMA CGM “Scandola”, with its imposing dimensions of 366 m long and 51.11 m wide and a capacity of… read more on maritimafrica.com

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African Development Bank Fuels Mozambique’s Rail Advancements with $40 Million Loan

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The recent $40 million loan approval from the African Development Bank to Mozambique’s Rail and Port Authority, Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique EP (CFM), marks a significant milestone in enhancing the country’s railway infrastructure. This financial injection aims not only to boost trade and development but also to shape a more sustainable future for Mozambique. Approved on January 31, 2024, as part of CFM’s strategic plan for 2021-2024, the loan targets the acquisition of rolling stock for the country’s primary railway corridor, the Ressano Garcia line. The African…

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Uganda: House approves new aviation law

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Parliament has passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda’s aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation.   This follows the approval of eight amendments under the proposed Bill, which will now be forwarded to the President for assent. The Bill was passed on Thursday, 01 February 2024 at a sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. The law also prohibits the chief investigator from disclosing any investigation records like cockpit records, recordings and transcripts of recordings The new law will give…

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DP World and Woolworths introduce Africa’s first axle-powered refrigeration trailer

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DP World has partnered with Woolworths to launch the first refrigeration trailer featuring revolutionary AxlePower technology in Africa. This is a groundbreaking development in sustainability for the transportation industry on the continent. AxlePower is an advanced system that transforms ordinary road transport trailers into a source of clean and efficient electricity. Through a specially adapted axle, kinetic energy is converted into electricity, powering the refrigeration unit. This innovative technology offers tractor-independent, 100% electric cooling for trailers, using free and sustainable power that results in zero trailer carbon emissions. Developed in…

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ETHIOPIA TO BAN THE IMPORTATION OF NON-ELECTRIC CARS

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By APA-ADDIS ABABA (ETHIOPIA) The Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced on Tuesday that it will only allow the entry of electric vehicles into the country. The ministry made this announcement during the presentation of a semi-annual performance report to the standing committee on urban development and transport of the House of People’s Representatives (Ethiopian Parliament). Alemu Sime, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, revealed the completion of Ethiopia’s logistics master plan, which envisions the implementation of “green transportation” in the East African country. “A decision has been made…

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