LBH Group | Africa https://lbhafrica.com/ Global Network. Local Expertise. Navigate Africa With Us. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:54:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://lbhafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/LBH-Group-Africa_icon-150x150.png LBH Group | Africa https://lbhafrica.com/ 32 32 New Mozambique Regulations set to Impact Grain Vessel Berthing https://lbhafrica.com/new-mozambique-regulations-set-to-impact-grain-vessel-berthing/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1911 Legislative changes recently published in the Mozambique’s Government Gazette are expected to have an adverse effect on berthing management for rice and wheat vessels, with particular impact anticipated for #Beira. Read full insight on LinkedIn

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]]> Legislative changes recently published in the Mozambique’s Government Gazette are expected to have an adverse effect on berthing management for rice and wheat vessels, with particular impact anticipated for #Beira.

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]]> LBH Kenya Appointed as Owners Protecting Agents at Mombasa Port Call https://lbhafrica.com/lbh-kenya-appointed-as-owners-protecting-agents-at-mombasa-port-call/ Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1912 Last week’s discharge operations at the Port of Mombasa are in picture. LBH Kenya was proudly appointed as Owners Protecting Agents (OPA) during the port call. Our good lady discharged approximately 49,680.00 MT of Bulk GBFS at Berth 11 via grab discharge into hoppers with onward transportation by road trucks. Read full insight on LinkedIn

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]]> Last week’s discharge operations at the Port of Mombasa are in picture.

LBH Kenya was proudly appointed as Owners Protecting Agents (OPA) during the port call.

Our good lady discharged approximately 49,680.00 MT of Bulk GBFS at Berth 11 via grab discharge into hoppers with onward transportation by road trucks.

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]]> Key Observations in South Africa Manganese Shipping Volumes https://lbhafrica.com/key-observations-in-south-africa-manganese-shipping-volumes/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1913 Q1 YoY ANALYSIS We have detailed year-over-year analysis of #Manganese vessel activity ex-South Africa for the first quarter of 2024 through 2026. Logistics Benchmarks & Trends (Q1 2024-2026) January Recalibration: January 2026 registered a substantial +40.54% growth in vessel numbers compared to the prior year. This contrasts sharply with the minimal adjustment (-2.63%) seen in...

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]]> Q1 YoY ANALYSIS

We have detailed year-over-year analysis of #Manganese vessel activity ex-South Africa for the first quarter of 2024 through 2026.

Logistics Benchmarks & Trends (Q1 2024-2026)

  • January Recalibration: January 2026 registered a substantial +40.54% growth in vessel numbers compared to the prior year. This contrasts sharply with the minimal adjustment (-2.63%) seen in January 2025 (vs 2024), highlighting a clear acceleration in early-year logistics engagement.
  • Strong Q1 Alignment: The strong +40.48% increase observed in March 2026 largely mirrored the January figures, indicating that the quarter maintained an elevated and stable trend line. This is a notable uptick from the stable, low-single-digit growth (2.44%) recorded in March 2025.

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]]> Mozambique Faces Countrywide Fuel Shortages https://lbhafrica.com/mozambique-faces-countrywide-fuel-shortages/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1914 Mozambique is experiencing severe fuel shortages countrywide marked by long queues, rationing, and limited supply at pumps. It is reported that while linked to global disruptions from Middle East tensions, the crisis is fundamentally fuelled by a foreign exchange squeeze preventing distributors from securing bank guarantees to import fuel. Read full insight on LinkedIn

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]]> Mozambique is experiencing severe fuel shortages countrywide marked by long queues, rationing, and limited supply at pumps.

It is reported that while linked to global disruptions from Middle East tensions, the crisis is fundamentally fuelled by a foreign exchange squeeze preventing distributors from securing bank guarantees to import fuel.

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]]> Introducing GTL: LBH’s Exclusive Bulk Partner in Guinea https://lbhafrica.com/introducing-gtl-lbhs-exclusive-bulk-partner-in-guinea/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1915 Proudly Introducing our exclusive bulk partner in Guinea: Guinea Transport & Logistics (GTL). GTL has been appointed as the exclusive local sub-agent for all bulk cargoes under the LBH Pan-African Agency Hub in Guinea.   With operations now live across #Conakry, #Kamsar, #Boffa and #Morebaya, GTL with LBH delivers reliable, high-quality ships agency services on...

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]]> Proudly Introducing our exclusive bulk partner in Guinea: Guinea Transport & Logistics (GTL). GTL has been appointed as the exclusive local sub-agent for all bulk cargoes under the LBH Pan-African Agency Hub in Guinea.
 
With operations now live across #Conakry, #Kamsar, #Boffa and #Morebaya, GTL with LBH delivers reliable, high-quality ships agency services on the ground. We are especially pleased to share that our first vessel call together was successfully completed in February 2026 – a smooth and efficient operation that sets a strong foundation for future calls.
 

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]]> LBH Expands its West African Presence with New Office in Guinea https://lbhafrica.com/lbh-expands-its-west-african-presence-with-new-office-in-guinea/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1916 It is with great pleasure and excitement that LBH proudly announces the launch of our newest location in the heart of West Africa: Guinea. This expansion strengthens LBH’s operational capabilities across the region… Read full insight on LinkedIn

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]]> It is with great pleasure and excitement that LBH proudly announces the launch of our newest location in the heart of West Africa: Guinea.

This expansion strengthens LBH’s operational capabilities across the region…

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]]> Reiner Barford Featured in Freight & Trading Weekly https://lbhafrica.com/reiner-barford-featured-in-freight-trading-weekly/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1917 Our intrepid Reiner Barford featured in today’s Freight & Trading Weekly, unpacking the forces reshaping cross-border logistics in Southern Africa. Read full insight on LinkedIn

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]]> Our intrepid Reiner Barford featured in today’s Freight & Trading Weekly, unpacking the forces reshaping cross-border logistics in Southern Africa.

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]]> Port Update: Beira, Mozambique https://lbhafrica.com/port-update-beira-mozambique/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1918 Over recent months, the port has seen a welcome increase in activity, with higher cargo volumes and a growing number of vessel calls. Project and equipment cargo shipments have also contributed to this rise, particularly during the traditional peak season associated with fertiliser imports. Read full insight on LinkedIn

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]]> Over recent months, the port has seen a welcome increase in activity, with higher cargo volumes and a growing number of vessel calls.

Project and equipment cargo shipments have also contributed to this rise, particularly during the traditional peak season associated with fertiliser imports.

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]]> Geopolitics at Sea https://lbhafrica.com/geopolitics-at-sea/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1919 The latest escalation in the Middle East is already being felt in global shipping markets. Energy markets reacted swiftly, with crude benchmarks pricing in additional geopolitical risk. Insurance is another immediate pressure point. War risk premiums for vessels trading through high-risk zones (particularly the Red Sea corridor and approaches to the Gulf) can escalate rapidly....

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]]> The latest escalation in the Middle East is already being felt in global shipping markets.

  • Energy markets reacted swiftly, with crude benchmarks pricing in additional geopolitical risk.
  • Insurance is another immediate pressure point. War risk premiums for vessels trading through high-risk zones (particularly the Red Sea corridor and approaches to the Gulf) can escalate rapidly.

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]]> Zimbabwe Export Ban https://lbhafrica.com/zimbabwe-export-ban/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0000 https://lbhafrica.com/?p=1920 The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development advised yesterday that the Government of Zimbabwe has suspended, with immediate effect and until further notice, the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates,  including cargo currently in transit. Only mining companies holding valid mining titles and approved beneficiation plants will be authorised to export minerals. Agents...

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]]> The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development advised yesterday that the Government of Zimbabwe has suspended, with immediate effect and until further notice, the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates,  including cargo currently in transit. Only mining companies holding valid mining titles and approved beneficiation plants will be authorised to export minerals. Agents and third-party traders are no longer permitted to export on behalf of title holders. The apparent objective is to enforce compliance with national beneficiation targets and regulatory requirements.

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