Latest Cargo News Across Africa

Looking for the most recent cargo updates in Africa? You’ve come to the right place. From port congestion in Durban to new rail links in Kenya, we break down the stories that matter to shippers, importers and anyone interested in how goods move around the continent.

Port Activity and Bottlenecks

South Africa’s biggest container hub, the Port of Durban, has been dealing with a wave of delayed vessels. Weather‑related slowdowns and a shortage of crane operators have pushed average turnaround times up by 15 %. The ripple effect reaches inland freight costs, especially for South‑East Asian goods bound for Johannesburg.

On the west coast, Lagos Port Authority announced a new digital booking system aimed at cutting paperwork. Early feedback shows a 10 % drop in clearance time, which could help ease the chronic backlog that has plagued Nigerian imports for years.

Rail and Road Links Driving Change

Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is now handling a dedicated cargo corridor between Mombasa and Nairobi. The SGR’s capacity boost means a 20 % reduction in trucking costs for bulk commodities like cement and grain.

Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s new highway connecting Addis Ababa to the port of Djibouti is expected to cut travel time for container trucks by 4‑5 hours. The government says the project will increase cargo flow by 12 % within the first year.

These infrastructure moves aren’t just numbers on a map; they translate to lower prices for consumers and higher margins for businesses that rely on timely deliveries.

Stay tuned to Quarry Lake Daily News for daily cargo briefs, policy shifts that could affect tariffs, and insider tips on navigating Africa’s logistics landscape. Whether you ship a pallet of coffee beans or coordinate a fleet of trucks, our cargo coverage gives you the practical info you need to keep things moving.