Angola Plans Lobito Corridor Expansion to Dar es Salaam to Strengthen Africa Trade Routes and Supply Chains Angola is considering extending the Lobito Corridor to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, a move aimed at strengthening regional integration and creating a more efficient trade route linking the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coasts. Speaking at the “Radar Africa – The Paths of Angola” conference in Lisbon, Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano said
Africa Finance Corporation and AfDB Back $5 Billion Lobito Corridor Railway to Connect Zambia Copper Mines to Angola Port The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have each committed $500 million toward the development of the Lobito Corridor railway project, a strategic infrastructure link designed to connect Zambia’s copper-rich regions to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito. In addition, Italy will contribute approximately $320 million to the project, according
Angola’s Namibe Port Reopens Sacomar Terminal, Handles 26,420 Tons of Pig Iron for Export to Asia The Sacomar Mineral Terminal at the Port of Namibe has resumed operations after more than three years of closure, receiving a cargo vessel from China carrying 26,420 tons of pig iron destined for the Asian market. According to a statement from the Port of Namibe, the terminal’s reopening follows the construction of a new pier, inaugurated in October 2025.
Severe Floods in Angola Suspend Lobito Corridor Rail Operations, Threatening Copper and Cobalt Exports from Central Africa Severe flooding in western Angola has forced the suspension of rail traffic along the Lobito Corridor, disrupting a critical export route for minerals from the region’s mining sector. The line operator, Lobito Atlantic Railway, reported that “significant damage” was sustained to railway infrastructure near the Halo River between Cubal and Caimbambo, approximately 140 kilometres southeast of the coastal
Angola Strengthens Border Trade Formalization with DR Congo Through Digital Systems and Regional Agreements Luanda — The formalization of cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being driven by strategic reforms aimed at modernizing border operations and improving trade efficiency, according to Rui Miguêns de Oliveira. Speaking at the 3rd DRC-Angola Economic Forum in Kinshasa, the minister said the reforms align with regional and international commitments, including the Southern
United States Prioritizes Mota-Engil Concession for DR Congo’s Lobito Corridor to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains The United States has identified the awarding of the concession for the Congolese segment of the Lobito Corridor to Mota-Engil as a priority initiative under its strategic partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signed on December 4, 2025. Speaking at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C. on March 19, 2026, Nick Checker, a senior official
Angola’s Luvo and Yema Logistics Hubs Set to Boost Trade and Supply Chains with DR Congo Luanda — The planned logistics platforms at Luvo and Yema are expected to significantly enhance cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to officials from the Angola Cargo and Logistics Certification Regulatory Agency. Mateus Simão, administrator for the Technical Area and Operations at ARCCLA, said the strategic logistics platforms are designed to leverage
Port of Lobito Renews 15-Year Towing and Marine Services Concession with Timoneiro Port of Lobito has renewed its concession agreement with Timoneiro for towing, berthing and vessel assistance services for an additional 15 years, reinforcing operational continuity at one of Angola’s key logistics hubs. The agreement was formalised on Thursday in Lobito and marks a new contractual cycle set to commence on 17 May 2026. Strategic Commitment to Maritime Safety Speaking at the signing ceremony,
Zambia Metrology Agency Recognises Dip Stick and Chart Method for Petroleum Imports from Tanzania The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has announced the adoption of the dip stick and chart method as a recognised secondary reference measurement system for tanker trucks importing petroleum products into Zambia. In a statement issued on 24 February 2026, ZMA Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni confirmed that dip sticks and calibration charts certified by the Weights and Measures Agency will now be
World Bank Boosts Regional Cooperation for Lobito Corridor to Drive Trade and Growth World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, is in Angola from February 4–6, 2026, for the first high-level coordination meeting focused on the Lobito Corridor. The meeting brings together finance, transport, and trade ministers from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia to strengthen regional collaboration on this strategic infrastructure linking southern and central Africa to international markets. The
