Tanzania’s Tanga Port has acquired three new barges for US$10mn that will significantly increase storage capacity, reduce operational costs and improve overall port performance
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Aireon LLC and ATNS sign deal to survey South African airspace

The surveillance system will improve visibility and thereby, air travel safety in the region. (Image source: Hans/Pixabay)
Global air traffic surveillance system Aireon LLC has signed a data services agreement with South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) to survey the airspace over Johannesburg and Cape Town and increase air traffic efficiency
Air Seychelles to launch non-stop flights to Beijing
Air Seychelles is set to launch non-stop flights between Mahe and Beijing by January 2016
Alstom signs US$204mn railway contract with Egypt
French transport solutions provider Alstom has signed two contracts with Egypts National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to supply signalling and telecommunications systems and develop infrastructure for the third phase of Cairo Metro Line 3
Ford to introduce 30 new vehicles for MEA markets

The Middle East and Africa is a diverse region for Ford vehicles. (Image source: CCByCarImages/Flickr)
Ford Motor Company is planning to introduce 30 new vehicles in the Middle East and Africa by 2020 as part of its regional expansion strategy