AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRail and Ports: Tanzania plans to move up to 1,500 containers a day from Dar es Salaam port by rail, using existing TRC and Tazara lines to cut road congestion and cargo costs. Transnet Freight Rail’s iron-ore volumes are also rising, though the Sishen–Saldanha line remains below capacity. East African Logistics: EAC members are pushing to connect digital payments and logistics systems to reduce cross-border trade barriers. Maersk, meanwhile, warns heavy rain could disrupt cargo flows in East Africa. Road Links: Kenya’s Treasury has approved the initial proposal to dual the 136km Athi River–Namanga corridor, a key route for trade with Tanzania. Passenger Transport: South Africa’s transport minister unveiled new long-distance buses and visited rail upgrades, including digitised signalling and the refurbished Kopanong station, as Prasa advances its recovery programme. Ports and Shipping: Mombasa is expanding automation and training to support regional trade, while Hapag-Lloyd plans to grow its East Africa services via the port.
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