Tag: Rail Freight
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A New Corridor: Africa’s First Heavy-Haul Desert Railway Opens Under China-Backed Project
Overview: A Landmark in Africa’s Rail Network Africa reaches a milestone in its rail infrastructure with the completion of Africa’s first heavy-haul desert railway. The project, led by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) in partnership with Algerian state-owned entities, represents the largest single infrastructure build by a Chinese firm in Algeria. The line is designed…
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Singapore-China CCI Opens Chongqing Global Logistics Hub
Introduction: A decade of transformation On the banks of the Yangtze, Chongqing has long stood as a gateway to inland China. A decade ago, however, logistics was hampered by distance, bottlenecks, and the challenge of linking landlocked western China to global markets. The Singapore-Chinese Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI) began with a simple aim: turn the…
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Ruto Announces SGR Extension: Naivasha to Kampala to Start Early 2026
East Africa’s Rail Renaissance Expands to Kampala President William Ruto has announced a milestone in the region’s infrastructure push: the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha in Kenya to Kampala, Uganda, is slated to begin early next year. The project marks a significant step in a broader East African corridor that aims to knit…