Transnet Port Terminals Surpasses 100,000 TEUs in a Week, Highest Since 2017
Transnet Port Terminals handled over 101,000 containers in one week—its best performance since 2017—driven by equipment upgrades and efficiency measures.
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Shortlist of Bidders Announced for Egypt’s ENR 10th Ramadan Railway Link Project
ENR and EBRD shortlist four firms for consultancy on Egypt’s 10th Ramadan Railway Link. Tender covers implementation support and construction supervision.
South Sudan’s Transport Crisis and Regional Opportunity
The World Bank highlights South Sudan’s failing transport systems and regional corridor potential in a new 2025 diagnostic report.
Gabon Seeks Owner’s Engineer for Transgabonais Railway Upgrading Project
Gabon invites tenders for Owner’s Engineer consultancy to support AFD-backed Transgabonais railway rehabilitation between Owendo and Franceville.
Gabon Launches Consultancy Tender for Transgabonais Railway Rehabilitation
Gabon seeks consultancy for the Transgabonais upgrade with AFD support, aiming to modernise key rail infrastructure from Owendo to Franceville.
Green Light for Nairobi Central Station Overhaul Under Railway City Vision
Kenya approves Nairobi Railway City project to transform Central Station into a modern transport hub, boosting urban mobility and investment.
Djibouti Seeks Transport Engineer for Ethiopia–Djibouti Corridor Project
Djibouti invites expressions of interest for a Transport Engineer to support the AfDB-funded Ethiopia–Djibouti Corridor Project – Phase I.
South Africa’s Citrus Fruit a Big Hit in EU and Middle East
South Africa’s citrus season records 18% export growth mid-season, driven by EU and Middle East demand and boosted by increased rail volumes and port upgrades.
Egypt’s First Automotive Logistics Terminal Launches
SCAT, Egypt’s first automotive logistics terminal, opens at the Suez Canal through a joint venture between AGL, NYK, and Toyota Tsusho to process 50,000 vehicles annually.
Voith to Supply Digital Automatic Couplers for the First DAC Train in Commercial Freight Transport Within Germany
Voith supplies WLE with CargoFlex digital automatic couplers for Europe’s first DAC freight train, enabling brake automation and data-powered rail innovation.
CAMRAIL Strengthens Its Railway Fleet with the Arrival of 683 High-Performance Monobloc Wheels
CAMRAIL has received 683 monobloc wheels from Bonatrans Group as part of its rolling stock upgrade, boosting railway safety and operational reliability.
Mozambique and South Africa Strengthen Cooperation in Railway Regulation
Mozambique’s IFEPOM and South Africa’s RSR strengthen railway cooperation through harmonised safety standards, certification alignment, and joint regulation strategies.
Tunnel Breakthrough Connects SimFer Mine to Port, Advancing Guinea’s TransGuinéen Railway Project
900-metre tunnel completed on SimFer rail spur, connecting Simandou mine to Morebaya port—marking major progress in Guinea’s TransGuinéen railway project.
Botswana Railways Appoints Mr. Baboloki Phuthego As Acting General Manager
Botswana Railways appoints Baboloki Phuthego as Acting GM, leveraging over 20 years of experience to lead operations during a key transformation phase.
TransNamib Begins Refurbishment of Locomotives
TransNamib begins refurbishing locomotives with Windhoeker Maschinenfabrik under a N$311 million plan while advancing key railway upgrades and feasibility studies.
Zambia Seeks PPPs with Projects Worth US$7.6 Already Billion Signed
Zambia has signed US$7.6 billion in PPP transport projects and plans further railway and corridor developments, including TAZARA and Lobito links.
The Journey from Concept to Track: Kim Wilson on Zak’s 48kg 1:12 Secant Turnout – Ready for Market
Kim Wilson of Clyde Industrial Corporation shares the journey behind Zak’s new 48kg 1:12 turnout—engineered for Cape Gauge and ready for the market.
Precision Maintenance for Complex Track Areas with Loram
Loram's LRV and LTV deliver unmatched precision for maintaining complex railway track areas with powerful, non-invasive vacuum excavation technology.