Ports & Logistics Hubs 4 articles

Ports & Logistics Hubs covers specific maritime gateways and freight nodes that connect African economies with regional and global trade routes. The group focuses on container and bulk handling, hinterland corridors, intermodal links, transit cargo and specialised export logistics. A port or hub is treated as infrastructure and a trade gateway rather than as its terminal operator, shipping line or public authority, preserving the distinction between the physical node and the organisations that use or manage it.

Trade

Liberia urges digital customs shift with Nigeria

October 6, 2026, 7:01 PM

Liberia’s top customs official called for a move from paperwork to digital trade at a major industry event in Lagos, pressing for real change in cross-border cooperation with Nigeria.

Business

DP World and Ogun State plan deep sea port and economic zone in Nigeria

October 6, 2026, 5:54 PM

DP World has signed two MOUs with Ogun State and Ogun Deep Sea Port Company Ltd to explore a major new port and economic zone. The project could turn Ogun into a key trade hub.

Economy

Africa’s economic corridors put to the test as governments push for control

October 8, 2026, 10:55 PM

Africa’s infrastructure corridors are at a crossroads. Governments want to turn mineral wealth into regional industry, but face tangled governance and shaky financing.

Trade

Lamu Port breaks record with massive container ship discharge

October 6, 2026, 6:30 PM

The Port of Lamu just handled its biggest container vessel yet. The MV Hamouna unloaded 5,200 TEUs, putting Lamu ahead of Mombasa for single-vessel throughput.