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Adani Ports acquisition NQXT: deal details and FY25 EBITDA

24.12.2025

Adani Ports acquisition NQXT closes for Abbot Point terminal

Appalachian Regional Port container record sets November high

16.12.2025

Appalachian Regional Port container record lifts November volumes

Fremantle Rail Interchange project cuts truck traffic

06.12.2025

Fremantle Rail Interchange project cuts truck traffic

Western Railway Mining in Algeria continues active construction, connecting Béchar and Gara-Djebilet.

20.02.2025

Opening of Western Railway Mining in Algeria: Timeline and Project Features

Western Railway Mining in Algeria continues active construction, connecting Béchar and Gara-Djebilet. The project is scheduled for completion in March 2026, in accordance with contractual obligations.
The United States remains committed to financing the Lobito rail corridor, ensuring the transportation of vital minerals from Africa’s copperbelt to Western markets

18.02.2025

Lobito corridor railway project Faces Uncertainty Amid US Aid Freeze

The Lobito corridor railway project faces uncertainty as US funding is frozen, delaying its expansion. This situation creates opportunities for global competitors, including China, to increase their influence.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has resumed Lagos-Ibadan cargo rail services, easing congestion and improving logistics. This move removes trailers from roads, enhancing transportation efficiency.

16.02.2025

Nigerian Railway Corporation Revives Lagos-Ibadan Rail Freight Services

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has resumed Lagos-Ibadan cargo rail services, easing congestion and improving logistics.
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has condemned Ghana’s worsening railway crisis, citing illegal mining and encroachment as major threats. He announced urgent measures to reclaim lands and improve the sector.

15.02.2025

Ghana Faces Rail Infrastructure Crisis Amid Encroachment and Illegal Mining

Ghana’s Railways at Risk Due to Illegal Mining and Encroachment. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Lagos-Ibadan Container Rail now facilitates faster and more efficient cargo transport, reducing congestion at Apapa Port

10.02.2025

Lagos-Ibadan Container Rail Revolutionizes Cargo Transport in Nigeria

The Lagos-Ibadan Container Rail now facilitates faster and more efficient cargo transport, reducing congestion at Apapa Port.
The South African company Traxtion has signed a contract with LAR to lease locomotives for operations in Lobito Port

07.02.2025

Angola Rents Shunting Locomotives to Modernize Railway Infrastructure

The South African company Traxtion has signed a contract with LAR to lease locomotives for operations in Lobito Port. Angola is modernizing its railway infrastructure to improve logistics and accelerate freight transportation along key routes.
Canyon Resources has secured approval for an inland rail facility, advancing its bauxite project. This decision strengthens logistical operations, bringing the Minim Martap Bauxite Project closer to full production.

05.02.2025

Canyon Resources Secures Approval for Inland Rail Facility in Cameroon

Canyon Resources has secured approval for an inland rail facility, advancing its bauxite project. This decision strengthens logistical operations, bringing the Minim Martap Bauxite Project closer to full production.
China to Build a Railway Between Tanzania and Burundi.

05.02.2025

China to Build a Railway Between Tanzania and Burundi

China to Build a Railway Between Tanzania and Burundi. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Chinese company CRRC has completed preparations for shipping a new batch of Lagos metro trains. The local operator LAMATA reported that the modern four-car trains successfully passed factory tests.

04.02.2025

Lagos Metro Trains: A New Batch Ready for Shipment to Nigeria

The Chinese company CRRC has completed preparations for shipping a new batch of Lagos metro trains. The local operator LAMATA reported that the modern four-car trains successfully passed factory tests.
Traxtion, Africa’s major private freight rail company, expands operations into Angola with a new contract. This strategic move enhances logistics along the Lobito Rail Corridor

02.02.2025

Traxtion Expands Rail Operations into Angola with Strategic Investment

Traxtion, Africa’s major private freight rail company, expands operations into Angola with a new contract. This strategic move enhances logistics along the Lobito Rail Corridor, improving freight transportation.
Tanzania and Burundi signed an agreement with Chinese firms to build a railway for mineral exports. This infrastructure project will improve logistics, ensuring efficient nickel transportation to Dar es Salaam.

01.02.2025

Tanzania and Burundi Sign Railway Deal to Boost Mineral Exports

Tanzania and Burundi signed an agreement with Chinese firms to build a railway for mineral exports. This infrastructure project will improve logistics, ensuring efficient nickel transportation to Dar es Salaam.
The Lagos Green Line project will improve transport, connecting Marina with Lekki Free Trade Zone. This 68km rail expansion is a major step toward efficient and modernized commuting in Lagos.

01.02.2025

Lagos Green Line: New Rail Project to Boost Urban Connectivity

The Lagos Green Line project will improve transport, connecting Marina with Lekki Free Trade Zone. This 68km rail expansion is a major step toward efficient and modernized commuting in Lagos.