Category: Transports

WESTERN UGANDA ROADWAY PAVES THE WAY FOR HIGHER INCOMES, MORE TOURISM REVENUE IN THE REGION

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The Kigumba–Masindi–Hoima–Kabwoya road in western Uganda has opened for traffic, paving the way for increased regional trade, tourism and oil production. A $109 million loan from the African Development Fund and $34 million from the Ugandan government funded the Road Sector Support Project 4, which included civil works for upgrade of the 135-km  road from gravel to bitumen standard. With the road upgrade, travel time to northern Uganda is expected to reduce by 50 percent. The roadway also links the region to the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo…

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Tanzania to expand markets and economic growth, as it launches works on major Dodoma road

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The head of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, on Wednesday joined Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to formally launch the construction of the landmark Dodoma City Outer Ring Road project. Hundreds of local residents gathered to witness the occasion in the country’s capital, Dodoma. They waved the Tanzanian flag and jubilated as the two leaders laid the foundation stone. The 112.3-kilometer road project, largely funded by the African Development Bank, forms part of the Trans-African Highway Corridor that links Cape Town to Cairo via Dodoma,…

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KONECRANES SUPPLIES DP WORLD LUANDA WITH 10 LIFT TRUCKS

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Konecranes has delivered Dubai based multinational logistics company DP World with 6 Konecranes reach stackers and 4 empty container handlers to their multipurpose terminal in Luanda, on the southwest African coast. The order was booked in May 2021 and the lift trucks were delivered in December. DP World is a leading provider of smart logistic solutions and one of the largest port operators in the world. DP World is also present in Angola with the concession to run the multipurpose terminal in Port of Luanda, which is also Angola’s primary…

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LATEST DIGITAL AIR CARGO INNOVATION WILL ACCELERATE GLOBAL RECOVERY

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ICAO and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have completed new digital air cargo technical specifications guidance that will help to accelerate the transition towards safer and more resilient supply chains, while making important contributions to COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. The digital innovations will permit the air transport sector to transition away from long-standing paper-based documents used to facilitate the movement of global air freight, promoting a contactless air cargo environment and … read more : https://africaaero.org/en/news/latest-digital-air-cargo-innovation-will-accelerate-global-recovery/

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EMERGING MARKETS RANKINGS SHOW AFRICAN GAINS IN DIGITAL READINESS

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Sub-Saharan countries embracing digital economy to boost competitiveness Leading African economies that have struggled to improve their infrastructure, business conditions and overall competitiveness are generally performing better against other emerging markets in areas that measure their digital skills and sustainability. That’s one of the findings of the 2022 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index (https://bit.ly/3uzQjyo), a ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets. Kenya ranks No. 28 in the overall Index but is 17th in digital readiness. South Africa, No. 24 overall, is 21st in digital readiness. Likewise, Ghana is 32nd overall and…

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SEYCHELLES MOBILISES THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO CONTINUE FOCUSING ON MARITIME SECURITY IN THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN

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The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) held its 24th Plenary Session in Nairobi on 27 January 2022.The session was chaired by Honourable Eugene Wamalwa, Cabinet-Secretary for Defence of the Republic of Kenya. A significant milestone in the Strategic Planning Steering Group’s (SPSG) work, which Seychelles chaired, was the presentation of a report with recommendations for a change in strategic direction for the CGPCS. The Chairperson of SPSG, Mr Steve Lalande, Director-General, Regional Affairs Division of the Foreign Affairs Department, represented Seychelles at the Plenary Session…

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NEW PEARL LOUNGE OPENS AT KENNETH KAUNDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ZAMBIA

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Departures lounge located at new terminal in Lusaka National Aviation Services (NAS) and NAC2000 Corporation today launched their Pearl Lounge at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The lounge located at the new terminal is part of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited’s (ZACL) efforts to upgrade international airports in the country. Last June, ZACL awarded a five-year tender to NAS and NAC2000 to build and operate an exclusive departure lounge catering to passengers travelling out from Lusaka. The 588 square meter Pearl Lounge includes … Click on the following…

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TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC) AND CRRC INTERNATIONAL FROM CHINA SIGNED A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF WAGONS WORTH US$ 127.2 MILLION

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Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) signed an agreement with CRRC International from China on 8 February 2022 at its headquarters conference room for the purchase of 1,430 freight wagons, worth US$127.2 million, to be used on the modern railways. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Government and the Organisation, the Minister of Public Works and Transport (official guest of honour of the event), Hon. Prof. Makame Mbarawa, the Chairman of the TRC Board of Directors, the Director General of TRC, Mr. Masanja Kadogosa, representatives of CRRC International, TRC management…

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SOUTH AFRICA : ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION LAUNCHES ONLINE PAYMENTS FOR LICENCE RENEWALS

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation is proud to announce the introduction of online payments on the Natis online booking system. This new development is designed to enhance online renewals and bookings to create a seamless booking experience when using online booking services. These developments form part of measures designed in response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak where government has imposed strict regulations to curb the spread by encouraging members of the public to avoid crowded areas and maintain social distancing. The absence of online payments made it impossible for South…

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DP WORLD REPORTS STRONG VOLUME GROWTH OF 9.4% IN 2021

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DP World Limited handled 77.9 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in full year 2021, with gross container volumes increasing by 9.4% year-on-year on a reported basis and up 8.9% on a like-for-like basis[1]. On a 4Q2021 basis, DP World handled 19.6 million TEU, up 2.6% year-on-year on a reported basis and up 2.3% on a like-for-like basis. 2021 gross volume growth was broad based with India, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Europe, Australia and Americas regions being the key growth drivers. At…

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