1,300 km standard-gauge line from Lobito to Kolwezi (DRC), with an extension planned to Zambia.
30-year concession awarded to the Trafigura–Mota‑Engil–Vecturis consortium, backed by US DFC financing .
We began operations in 2023, with rolling stock and logistics infrastructure scaling up in 2024.
A cornerstone route for critical mineral exports, directly connecting the Atlantic coast to Central Africa’s Copperbelt.
“Getting this corridor operational meant navigating a mix of legacy systems, cross-border politics and new investment. What we valued was their ability to stay focused on outcomes and work around the real-world constraints—not just what’s on paper.”
— Operations Manager
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