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Source: Africa Confidential

China and UAE Lead Race for African Ports and Logistics Infrastructure

China and the UAE are dominating investments in African maritime ports and transport corridors, outpacing the US, the EU, and Saudi Arabia, according to Africa Confidential. The infrastructure expansion comes amid an estimated annual logistics funding deficit of $130 billion to $180 billion across the continent. Major operators, including DP World, AD Ports, and Chinese state-backed entities, are committing billions of dollars to key maritime hubs.

China–UAE News
Source: EnterpriseAM

DP World Launches China-Africa Shipping Route as UAE Firms Expand Global Footprint

Dubai-based DP World is launching a weekly shipping service connecting major Chinese export hubs with Tanzania and Mozambique via Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, dnata is investing AUD 32 million in an air cargo terminal at Australia's Western Sydney International Airport, and DP World opened a logistics hub in Italy. In parallel, global banks are expanding wealth management teams in Dubai, and French explorer Mantle8 has started a natural hydrogen exploration project in Ras Al Khaimah.

China–UAE News
Source: Gulf News

DP World Launches Direct Maritime Route Connecting China and Africa

DP World's Shipping Solutions AMEA has launched the China Africa Link, an ocean route connecting major ports in China directly to East and Southern Africa. The weekly service incorporates port calls in Southeast Asia and is scheduled to begin commercial operations in late November 2026. The route forms part of DP World's Connected Trade Corridors initiative to link maritime routes and regional trade infrastructure.

China–UAE News
Source: Forbes Middle East

DP World Launches Weekly Shipping Service Connecting China and Africa

Dubai-based port operator DP World announced the launch of the China Africa Link, a weekly maritime shipping service starting in late November 2026. The new route connects Chinese export hubs Shanghai, Ningbo, and Nansha with ports including Port Klang, Dar es Salaam, Maputo, and Singapore. The service integrates with DP World's terminal expansion projects in Maputo and Tanzania.

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