US-China competition increases in Africa with rail in its epicentre
ANALYSISA more cautious Chinese policy for rail infrastructure investments in Africa and a rebound interest in them by the US might see the two states racing each other to build rail links and secure the...Read more
When rail turns into leverage: U.S. ramps up international investments
ANALYSISFor years, China has been the leading investor in many countries in the context of the BRI, which sees cash flows in foreign markets primarily taking the form of rail and infrastructure investments. The EU...Read more
CMA CGM accelerates global rail freight integration
French container transport and shipping firm CMA CGM integrated its rail freight and ocean forwarding services, offering new onward connections in Brazil and Zimbabwe last month. In Brazil, the company links the port of Santos...Read more
Derailed freight train in Congo leaves several dead and injured
The derailment of a freight train in Lubudi, southern Congo, caused the death of more than 70 people and injured more than 100, reported local authorities. The National Railway Company of Congo (SNCC) train allegedly...Read morePublic tender Lobito Corridor open until 7 December
Private operators interested in the operation, management, and maintenance of the Lobito Corridor have until 7 December 2021 to present their investment proposals. This African railway line stretches from Lobito to Luau and will be...Read more