Category: Transport and Logistics

The Huambo province hosted the Investment Opportunities Forum along the Lobito Corridor on the 21st of the month. The event, held at the Journalist Training Center (CEFOJOR) in Huambo, provided participants with the opportunity to learn how the Lobito Corridor could drive business in sectors such as Transport, Energy, Trade, Industry, and Agriculture. Also known as the Benguela Railway (CFB), this transportation route represents a vital connection between inland Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, including

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Angolan President João Lourenço has inaugurated the first phase of the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal, a major development in the country’s oil and gas logistics infrastructure. The terminal will bolster Angola’s energy trade and enhance national oil company Sonangol’s fuel storage capacity. The terminal features 29 storage tanks with a combined capacity of 580,000 cubic meters for gasoline, diesel, and gas. A 1,700-meter jetty allows the facility to accommodate large vessels. A second phase

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AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has officially commenced the long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and logistics business in Luanda, Angola. In partnership with Angolan firms Unicargas and Multiparques, the initiative aims to modernize port operations and strengthen regional trade networks. The Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, Angola’s largest port, handles 76% of the country’s container and general cargo, serving as a critical gateway to

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TAAG Angola Airlines has welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a key milestone in its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Leased from AerCap, this aircraft is the first of four Dreamliners ordered by TAAG, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to expanding its long-haul operations and enhancing passenger experience. The new Dreamliner arrived in Luanda just ahead of Angola’s Liberation Day on February 4, featuring TAAG’s updated livery and symbolizing nearly 50 years of partnership with Boeing.

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The European Union (EU) has expressed its interest in participating in the development of the Lobito Corridor, recognizing its potential for sustainable and inclusive economic diversification, including increased household income in the region. Sylvie Millot, Head of the EU’s Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Unit, confirmed this on Friday in Benguela, following a courtesy meeting with the provincial governor of Benguela. She emphasized that the Lobito Corridor is a key priority for the EU in

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Members of the Angolan Industrial Association (AIA) have emphasized the importance of conducting a feasibility study for the construction of connection branches between key large-scale production centers and the Lobito Corridor. This initiative is seen as a priority to maximize the economic benefits of this significant infrastructure, which serves both the Angolan economy and the southern region of Africa. The message was conveyed by the president of the association, José Severino, who outlined the vast

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