DP World Launches Weekly China Africa Link Connecting Major Chinese Ports

Dubai-based port operator DP World announced a new weekly China Africa Link service under its Shipping Solutions AMEA division, scheduled to begin in late November 2026. The route links Shanghai, Ningbo, and Nansha with key African destinations via Port Klang, Dar es Salaam, Maputo, and Singapore. The initiative supports DP World's Connected Trade Corridors strategy alongside substantial logistics investments in Mozambique and Tanzania.

Published November 10, 2026 Source: Supply Chain Digital

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Dubai-based global supply chain and port operator DP World announced the launch of its new weekly China Africa Link maritime service through its Shipping Solutions AMEA division. Slated to begin operations in late November 2026, the service directly connects major Chinese ports including Shanghai, Ningbo, and Nansha with key African destinations.

According to the announcement, the route connects through Port Klang, Dar es Salaam, Maputo, and Singapore to ensure reliable trade channels amid shifting global shipping patterns.

The service forms part of DP World's Connected Trade Corridors strategy aimed at integrating port assets and maritime freight networks. The launch complements significant UAE logistics infrastructure investments, including a $165 million terminal expansion in Mozambique and a $500 million project in Tanzania.