Home
FacebookTwitterSearchMenu
  • Subscribe
  • Subscribe
  • News
  • Features
  • Knowledge Library
  • Columns
  • Customs
  • Jobs
  • Directory
  • FX Rates
  • Categories
    • Categories
    • Africa
    • Air Freight
    • BEE
    • Border Beat
    • COVID-19
    • Customs
    • Domestic
    • Duty Calls
    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Energy/Fuel
    • Freight & Trading Weekly
    • Imports and Exports
    • Infrastructure
    • International
    • Logistics
    • Other
    • People
    • Road/Rail Freight
    • Sea Freight
    • Skills & Training
    • Social Development
    • Technology
    • Trade/Investment
    • Webinars
  • Contact us
    • Contact us
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Send us news
    • Editorial Guidelines
Africa

Railway sleepers to be manufactured in Zambia

08 Sep 2015 - by Staff reporter
0 Comments

Share

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • E-mail
  • Print

Zambian company Woodgate Holdings Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Italian Wegh Group to launch a railway sleeper factory in Zambia.



The factory will be established at Chambeshi Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) on the Copperbelt.



According to the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), the two companies will invest U$15 million in the railway sleepers manufacturing plant which will create 300 direct jobs.



Discussions between the two companies began in July last year and the signing of the MoU shows investor confidence in Zambian-owned companies and the Zambian economy, says the ZDA.

Sign up to our mailing list and get daily news headlines and weekly features directly to your inbox free.
Subscribe to receive print copies of Freight News Features to your door.

Bunker prices @ noon, September 5

Sea Freight

Follow Freight News for all your shipping fuel updates.

05 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Lithuanian trade mission to visit JCCI

Africa
Economy
Imports and Exports
International

Several sectors will be represented by delegates from the Siauliai Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts.

05 Sep 2022
0 Comments

In case you missed it

Other

A look back at last week’s top stories.

05 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Workers to down tools at Port of Liverpool

Imports and Exports
International
Sea Freight

Port operator MHDC said to have made £30 million in profits in 2021.

05 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Motsoaledi grants Zimbabwean Exemption Permit extension

Africa
Employment

Workers have been urged to apply urgently for visas and waivers as processing can take up to six months.

05 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Authorities work round the clock to avoid tanker spill

International
Sea Freight

Aerial footage clearly shows the extent of oil spillage from the OS 35.

05 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Chinese invasion of Taiwan could cause global shipping crisis

Economy
International
Sea Freight

A new report has warned that if China acts on its invasion threats, the impact will hit shipping and global manufacturing supply chains.

05 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Transnet paints dire picture of crime

Africa
Economy
Road/Rail Freight

Infrastructural collapse and economic devastation is certain if drastic measures aren’t implemented.

02 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Motorists can expect ‘significant’ relief at the fuel pumps

Africa
Road/Rail Freight

Current Central Energy Fund unaudited data indicates that there will be reductions in fuel prices across the board.

02 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Mbalula hints at possible extension of driver’s licence validity

Africa
Road/Rail Freight

New card to be introduced in October next year.

02 Sep 2022
0 Comments

West Africa leads the way in drone developments

Africa
Air Freight
Technology

Pilot phase by Jumia and Zipline International successfully concluded.

02 Sep 2022
0 Comments

Private sector shows interest in operating rail corridor slots

Africa
Road/Rail Freight

TFR's slot sales initiative is a significant step towards the advancement of the South African rail industry.

02 Sep 2022
0 Comments
  • More

FeatureClick to view

Namibia 23 May 2025

Border Beat

BMA steps in to help DG and FMCG cargo at Groblersbrug
21 May 2025
The N4 Maputo Corridor crossing – congestion, crime and potholes
12 May 2025
Fuel-crime curbing causes tanker build-up at Moz border
08 May 2025
More

Featured Jobs

Branch Manager (DBN)

Tiger Recruitment
Durban
22 May

General Manager

Switch Recruit
Centurion
22 May
More Jobs
  • © Now Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Freight News RSS
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Send us news
  • Contact us