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Pemba oil and gas logistics base makes headway The China Harbour Engineering Corporation (CHEC) is set to launch the f irst phase of construction of the Pemba Logistics Base in northern Mozambique this month, according to news service, Macauhub.com. Turkish Airlines reveals SA flight details Turkish Airlines has revealed details of its double daily f light schedules to South Africa. Port of Ngqura mooring system makes headway Testing is under way on the new automated mooring system at the Port of Ngqura, which is set to become fully operational in August this year. Another carrier bans lithium battery transport Cargolux Airlines is the latest carrier to temporarily impose a ban on the transport of lithium ion battery (UN3480) shipments effective from May 1. Zimbabwe economy expected to weaken Zimbabwe is not expected to benef it from the lower oil price, with the economy forecast to weaken further during the year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Iran seizes Maersk containership Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized control of a Marshall Islandsf lagged cargo vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.