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Port Of Lobito

Port of Lobito is a deep-water seaport on the Atlantic coast of Angola, located in the city of Lobito in Benguela province. It is one of Angola's principal maritime gateways and serves as a critical export and import hub for the country and the wider southern African region. The port handles a diverse range of cargo, including containerised goods, bulk commodities, petroleum products and general freight. Its strategic location and natural deep-water harbour make it a key node for trade routes connecting landlocked countries in central and southern Africa to global markets. Port of Lobito is the western terminus of the Lobito Corridor, a transport route that extends inland via the Benguela railway line through Angola and into the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. The corridor is of growing importance for the export of critical minerals, including copper, cobalt and rare earths, from the mineral-rich interior of the continent. Recent investment and rehabilitation efforts have focused on upgrading port infrastructure and expanding capacity to accommodate increased trade volumes and larger vessels. The port's development is supported by international partnerships aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration. Port of Lobito plays a vital role in Angola's economy, facilitating trade, supporting industrial activity and contributing to job creation in the coastal region.

Port Of Lobito Updates

At the signing ceremony (left to right): Ben Black, CEO DFC, Manuel Mota, deputy CEO Mota-Engil, Richard Holtman, CEO Trafigura, and Mpho Mokwele, group executive for transacting at the DBSA.

DBSA says $200m Lobito loan in line with regional integration strategy

By: Terence Creamer     18th December 2025 South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) says its $200-million funding contribution to a larger $753-million loan... 

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