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CMA CGM / DELMAS Marketing Trade-Watch - August - Issue #51 The African Trade and Transport Report CMA CGM / DELMAS Come And Visit Us! Mozambique: FACIM 2015 Come and visit us at our stand at FACIM 2015 from 31st August to 6th September at the SOGEX Showground, Maputo, Mozambique. FACIM, Feira Internacional de Maputo, is a multi-sectorial trade fair held in Mozambique organized by the Institute for the Promotion of Exports [IPEX]. The event is the largest trade show in the country and seeks to facilitate contact with international exhibitors and stimulate consumption and economic integration across the Mozambique economy. EURAF 4 Service Upgraded New Direct Service Between The Mediterranean And West Africa In order to meet our clients’ needs we have improved links between our key Mediterranean markets and West Africa by upgrading our EURAF 4 service. We have added port calls in Italy, France, Spain and Malta providing new direct connections. Furthermore with the introduction of 2 additional vessels we can now offer weekly sailings. In total 7 vessels with a 2,200-2,700 TEU capacity will offer direct port calls at Malta, Livorno, Genoa, Fos-sur-Mer, Marseilles, Barcelona, Valencia, Tangiers, Cotonou, Lome, Port Gentil, Libreville, Tangiers returning to Malta. By calling at our hubs in Tangiers and Malta we can also offer onward connections across the globe. Service Strengths  Direct weekly service  Dedicated service linking West Africa to the Mediterranean  Additional calls in Italy, France, Malta and Spain  Improved transit time of 6 days  Optimized reefer solutions to Cotonou: Transit time of 13 days from Valencia and 16 days from Genoa  Faster connection to/from the East Mediterranean, Red Sea and Sfax [Tunisia] via Malta  West Mediterranean to Cameroon [Douala] and Nigeria [Onne] via a single transhipment.  Tangiers and Malta hub calls offer transhipment opportunities throughout Africa, Mediterranean, Black and Red Seas markets o Tangiers: Links to EURAF 1/2/3/5, Wazzan and Guinea Express services o Malta: Connections with Group services to East Asia FOCUS:ANGOLA SERVICE  5 offices: Luanda, Lobito, Cabinda, Namibe and Lubango  Cabinda office provides an extension covering Soyo  122 staff members  Served with 4 services: ASAF, MIDAS, EURAF 5 and SAMWAF  For further information, rates and bookings please contact your usual local agent. CMA CGM Group Expands Into Landlocked Angola CMA CGM/DELMAS are pleased to offer a brand new intermodal solution serving Angola. We have now opened new landlocked destinations via the 4-main national ports of access: Luanda, Lobito, Cabinda and Namibe. Our inland connections will now serve the cities of Malange, Bela Vista, Catumbela, Benguela, Bahia Farta, Huambo, Lubango, Malongo, Malembo, Yema, Subantando, Buco Zau, Belize and Necuto. All destinations are served by road offered on a 1-2 day transit time. Agency Welcomes New General Manager

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We are pleased to announce that Marc Messana has been appointed as the new General Manager for CMA CGM Delmas Angola replacing Jean-Pascal Giorda. More than 60 customers honoured his appointment at a recent cocktail. Angolan Break Bulk: Successful Inaugural Operation CMA CGM Delmas Angola has coordinated its inaugural break bulk operation with the exceptional loading of a screwdriver drilling machine and mast. With a length of more than 17m and a weight of 54 tons, the shipment left Luanda on June 20 heading to Shanghai where it will arrive in early August. The operation was coordinated by our ‘Projects and Specialist Cargo’ team and required a significant amount of planning by our local staff in Luanda as well as the ship’s Captain and his crew. Promoting Angolan Transport: CMA CGM Join Forces With Multiparques In December 2014 the CMA CGM Group signed an agreement with the Angolan Multiparques Group to develop an integrated logistic platforms in Lobito, Angola. Multiparques is a key player in Angola’s logistics sector, with its concession to run Luanda’s general cargo port extended to 2045. The new terminal is now operational and will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the port’s operations. The move will relieve congestion at the port and also reduce transportation and storage costs. Concurrent with this development state-of-the-art tracking technology, providing a linked and integrated process offers cargo clearance within 24 hours. The service even extends to pre-clearance of imports so that when the cargo arrives, all that’s needed is a stamp, everything else is already done electronically. CMA CGM Attends International Fair Of Luanda [FILDA] From July 21-26th our team participated in the 32nd edition of the Luanda International Fair [FILDA]. Bringing together more than 1,000 exhibitors and thousands of participants the fair was held under the theme: “Dynamism, creativity and competence in domestic production, a prerequisite for industrialization and diversification of the Angolan economy, and a challenge for the entrepreneurial spirit of young people.” In this context, CMA CGM/DELMAS presented its commercial lines to / from Angola and its inland services.

Delmas Congo Opens New Offices Eric Millet, General Manager of Delmas Congo, hosted a cocktail on July 6th at Pointe Noire. The event marked the relocation of the CMA CGM Delmas Congo agency to its new offices and provided an ideal opportunity to promote CMA CGM/DELMAS services to its customers. The event was attended by nearly 100 people including the Mayor of Pointe Noire, the Consul General of France, Port Authority representatives and Jean-Philippe Thénoz, Vice President Group Agencies Network, Marseilles. Offering 6-regular liner-services the Group serves Pointe Noire port on its ASAF, MIDAS, EURAF 5, WAX, SAMWAF and West Feeder services. As a main West African hub we can provide onward connections to all worldwide destinations. Furthermore we can offer an inland route to Brazzaville from Pointe Noire on a request basis. For further information, rates and bookings please contact your usual local agent. DELMAS CONGO GROUPE CMA CGM Immeuble IMMOCO Centre Ville 15 Avenue Charles de Gaulle BP 884

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PAN AFRICA TRADE >> Pan Africa: Improved Trade Route: US$8 Billion Suez Canal Project Nears Completion Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated the new US$8.4 billion Suez Canal project on August 6th 2015. The move is set to improve the region’s economic status through a major expansion involving deepening of the main waterway and providing ships with a new channel running parallel to it. The expansion allows for 2way traffic along part of the route with the building of a 35km bypass along the 193km long canal. The mega project, funded entirely by public subscription, will reduce bottlenecks and hopes to double up the traffic of cargo across Africa to Europe. The project, which was only started 12-months ago, has extended the

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existing canal and will transform a 76,000 km area on both banks of the canal. New ports and logistical services are expected to follow, including 6-tunnels under the canal. The Suez Canal area development and the Second Suez Canal project are seen as the most important drivers of economic recovery for Egypt, with the hope that it will be an economic turning point away from recent instability. The authority expects revenue to grow to more than US$13 billion by 2023, up from US$5.5 billion in 2014. NEW SUEZ CANAL IN FIGURES  250 million m2 dredged  70 million m2 dug to expand the new Ballah Bypass shipping route  Bypass width now 312m compared to former 61m  New segment expands canal to 5x its original size  Reduced navigation time from 18 to 11hrs Pan Africa: Africa50 Launches US$830 Million Infrastructure Financing Fund Africa50, the new and innovative infrastructure investment platform promoted by the African Development Bank [AfDB] has held its Constitutive General Assembly on July 29th in Casablanca, Morocco. The meeting, an important first step towards making Africa50 a reality, saw 20-African countries and the AfDB subscribe for an initial amount of US$830 million in share capital. While this first closing is available only to African countries, it is anticipated that the second and subsequent closings will be available not only to African countries that are yet to invest in Africa50, but also non-sovereign investors both in Africa and outside Africa. The second closing is expected before the end of 2015. Africa50  Africa50 is an innovative vehicle promoted by the African Development Bank [AfDB] designed to help accelerate infrastructure development  Headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco  Founding African countries: Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, The Gambia and Togo  To mobilize long-term savings within and outside Africa for the financing of commercially viable infrastructure projects across Africa investing along the entire project finance value chain  Leveraging both ‘Project Finance’ and ‘Project Development’ windows  For more information please visit: www.africa50.org Pan Africa: UNCTAD Opens First African Regional Office The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD – www.unctad.org] has opened its first African regional office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The move is part of the agency’s strategy to bolster the delivery of technical expertise and advisory services to policymakers in UNCTAD member States. [22/07/15] Pan Africa: ITC Guide Helps LDC’s Take Advantage Of WTO Services Waiver The International Trade Centre's [ITC] new guide, Making the Most of the Least Developed Country [LDC] Services Waiver, helps LDC negotiators, government officials and service sector businesses understand how to use the waiver and create a roadmap to increase their services exports. It also spells out how ITC, with its proven expertise in connecting small and medium-sized enterprises [SMEs] in developing countries to regional and global value chains, can assist. The guide provides a roadmap to help LDCs make the most of the new market access. It sets out 10 key steps for LDCs to use the waiver to enhance their services trade. These include securing better information on services market opportunities; facilitating dialogue and coordination among governmental agencies and the private sector; and conducting trade promotion activities and events. [ITC 01/07/15] To view the complete guide please go to http://www.intracen.org/uploadedFiles/intracenorg/Content/Publications/makigpdf.pdf

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Pan Africa: AfDB Urges Japan To Invest In Africa Following a 2-day visit to Tokyo the African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has urged Japanese businesses to invest in mutually beneficial production in Africa and is urging African governments to enable such companies to establish viable businesses especially in the energy sector. The AfDB met with the Japanese Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; the Japan International Cooperation Agency [JICA] and the Japanese Central Bank among other top government officials and business leaders. Japan collaborates with the Bank in many areas including the Joint Bank-Japan Enhanced Private Sector Assistance [EPSA] Initiative, among others. The Bank opened its first external representation office in Tokyo in October 2012 and has been strengthening its ties with Asian member countries of Japan, China, South Korea and India. Furthermore the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development [TICAD] will be held in Africa in 2016. [AfDB 27/07/15]

WESTERN & CENTRAL AFRICA ECOWAS / TRADE >> Angola: Trade With Brazil Totals US$2.371 Million In 2014 According to the Brazilian Agency for Export and Investment Promotion [Apex-Brazil] trade between Angola and Brazil totalled US$2.371 billion in 2014. Brazilian exports to Angola reached US$1.261 million and imports of Angolan products totalled US$1.109 billion, giving Brazil a trade surplus of US$152 million. A Brazilian delegation of 40 entrepreneurs recently took part in the Luanda International Fair [Filda] and in a Brazil/SubSaharan Africa Business Forum. The main products exported by Brazil to Angola were sugar, beef, poultry and pork, cornmeal, footwear and furniture. [Macauhub/AO/BR 13/07/15] Angola: Signs Currency Agreement With China Angola has signed a monetary agreement with China under which national currencies are now accepted in both countries. The kwanza will have a value in China, and the yuan will have a value in Angola. The agreement will lead to an increase in imports of products made in China. [Macauhub/AO/CN 05/08/15] Cameroon: EIB Opens Office The European Investment Bank [EIB] is to open an office in Cameroon to service Central African countries. Currently a headquarters agreement is being negotiated with the government. The EIB has said it intends to contribute to investment projects in Cameroon and to the development of the member states of Central African Economic and Monetary Community [CEMAC]. In Cameroon, the main projects for financing are the second phase of the Douala-Yaoundé highway project, the capital by-pass project and the development of an economic zone. [ITTO 16-31/07/15] Cote d’Ivoire: USA Trade Africa Initiative MoU Signed Terence McCulley, Ambassador for United States and Charles Koffi Diby, Minister of Foreign Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on the Trade Africa initiative on July 22nd. This partnership aims to increase inter-African trade, trade between Africa and the United States and trade with other regions of the world. Launched on July 1st 2013 by President Obama, Trade Africa initially focused on the member states of the East African Community [EAC] - Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda – but has now been expanded to other countries. Ivory Coast as one of 5-new countries added to this initiative. The scheme aims to form public-private partnerships with Africa and U.S. industries and trade associations to stimulate greater trade in goods under the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA] as well as advancing regional integration, through bilateral and regional trade facilitation. [L’Infodrome 22/07/15] Ghana: Export Promotion Authority Makes Strides In Non-Traditional Exports The Ghana Export Promotion Authority [GEPA] is aiming to increase Non-Traditional Export [NTE] earnings from US$2.514 billion in 2014 to US$2.6 billion in 2015. In 2013 NTEs reached US$2.43 billion compared to 2014 earnings of US$2.514 billion, a 3.2% increase. Total earnings of the NTE sector in 2014 were made up of earnings from the 3-main subs-sectors; agriculture, processed/semi -processed and handicrafts.

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The 2015 outlook will continue to be driven by value added products such as cocoa and timber products. Noting that the full potential of such products had not been realized therefore efforts must be made to achieve higher levels of value-addition through enhanced investments in agro processing and other productive sectors. [Government 09/07/15] Ghana: Trade With China Exceeds US$5 Billion The value of trade between Ghana and China has surged from less than $100 million in 2000 to US$5.6 billion at the end of 2014, making it China's biggest African trading partner. Ghana's export to China hit $1.4 billion, a historical high. China-Africa co-operation is jointly cultivated through mutual political trust. Ghana is faced with erratic power supply, high budget deficit and rising public debt as well as a depreciating cedi. Despite such economic difficulties, Chinese enterprises say they still have confidence in the economy, while China has also urged its companies to invest more in the country. [GNA 07/07/15] PORTS >> Cote d’Ivoire: US$776 Million Abidjan Port Extension On July 9th China Communications Construction Company [CCCC] signed a CFAF460 billion agreement with Niale Kaba, Minister for the Economy, for the extension and modernisation of Abidjan port. The loan is an agreement between Eximbank of China and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. Construction will begin at the end of September for 45 months involving the enlargement and deepening of the Vridi channel to accommodate vessels of 25,000-50,000 tonnes and more than 300m in length. Work also includes the tarring of axes roads to include: Agboville Rubino-Ceshi [51 km] and Odienné-Gbeleban [71 km] beginning end of July. [Fraternité Matin/Abidjan.net 10/07/15] Ghana: Meridian Port Services [MPS] Joint Venture Seals US$1.5 Billion Port Deal in Ghana Interview With MPS Chairman Alhaji Asoma Banda & CEO Mr Mohamed Samara Ghana’s vision of a commercial port to match the country’s ambition as a regional trading centre has taken a step forward following the announcement of a billion-dollar expansion of Ghana’s busiest port terminal. Ghana’s Tema Port, is now poised to become one of West Africa’s largest and most modern seaports. APM Terminals in partnership with Bolloré Africa Logistics and the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority [GPHA] is to invest US$1.5 billion in an upgrade of the port. The partners signed the 35-year private investment deal last month in what is viewed as a strong show of support for the nation and to Africa’s growth and development as a whole. The project is the single largest project in terms of investment in the non-oil sector in the country. The investment will be made by APM Terminals through Meridian Port Services [MPS], a Joint Venture [JV] between APM Terminals [35%], Bolloré Africa Logistics [35%], and the GPHA [30%]. This month we interview Alhaji A. A. Banda and Mr Mohamed Samara the Chairman and CEO of MPS about the new deal and the future impact the project will have. “This is the single largest port infrastructure development to be carried out by private investors in West Africa. MPS looks forward to taking the next step to drive the development of a world-class port expansion that can serve Ghana in the coming decades as part of the ‘Better Ghana Agenda’.” Q: How did this project come about? A: The development of a new Container Terminal falls within the GPHA Master Plan for Tema port. Container throughput at MPS reached 651,000 TEU last year as such the existing container facility – operated by APM Terminals in partnership with Bollore since 2004 – is close to its maximum utilization. In March 2014, the Government of Ghana announced the proposed port upgrade and expansion program to improve rail and roadway connections and expand capacity. In November 2014, an initial Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the expansion plan was signed by MPS and the GPHA. During the past 5-months, MPS and Ghanaian government representatives have completed the contractual details and finalized preparations for the project’s required design and engineering studies. Q: When was the official launch?

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A: After extensive negotiations with Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority [GPHA], Meridian Port Services [MPS] has been given the green light to commence work on the expansion of the Tema Port. The deed to embark on this historical project at a cost of $1.5 billion was signed in Accra on June 12th 2015 between MPS and the GPHA. The project to be funded by MPS shareholders and expected to kick start in 2016. Q: Can you give us more detail about the Tema port project? A: Construction will include the building of 4-deep water berths with 1,400m quay length, a new breakwater and an access channel with 16m draft able to accommodate larger vessels now entering the West African trade lanes. The project will provide world-class port infrastructure to support the country’s economic growth. This investment highlights the confidence of investors and is a sign that Ghana is moving in the right direction. After the completion of the project, will be able to handle post-panamax vessels. Q: What will the funds be used for? A: The funds will be used to upgrade APM Terminals’ existing terminal in Tema Port and add 3.5 million TEUs in annual throughput capacity. The project consists of both a new greenfield port outside the present facility and a needed upgrade of the adjacent road network. In total 120-ha of land will be reclaimed for the container yard and other common user facilities. The facility will also have a railway terminal for the transport of containers to and from the port, workshops, offices and a 4MW backup power plant. Equipment valued at US$50 million to include 9-Rubber Tyred Gantry [RTG] and 2-Ship-to-Shore [STS] cranes and a mobile harbour crane at both yard and quay. Q: When will the project start? A: Signing the deed paves the way for the project team to complete detailed designs by the end of the year for the project itself to commence in 2016. This will see the completion of two of the berths in the first 2-years of construction. The entire project is scheduled to run over 4-years and will boost the terminal’s annual capacity to 1,000,000 TEU. Q: How will this project impact national and regional trade? A: As a real economic driver the project will put Ghana at the forefront of African global trade. Increased access to global markets is very much a key component of both Ghana’s and Africa’s ongoing economic growth. Expansion of the port by using superior infrastructure and modern, advanced technology will allow Ghanaian companies to compete for business in a cost effective and efficient way. Besides increasing the throughput capacity of Tema Port to adequately handle the country’s trade growth, the MPS financed investment, will generate massive added value to the country during and after the construction phase. During the construction, the project is expected to create close to 5,000 jobs for skilled and semi-skilled workers and boost technical capabilities. The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has projected an annual economic growth rate of 4.5% for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2015, and 5.1% in 2016, following a 5% GDP expansion in 2014. For Ghana it has projected a 3.5% growth in 2015 doubling to 6.4% in 2016. African port container volumes are also forecast to increase well above the global market average. Q: The port facility will be bolstered by a new highway. Can you tell us more? A: The project also has a road component that will see the Accra-Tema motorway expanded into 3-lanes in each direction to facilitate easy access to the port. A Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the expansion of the motorway was signed between MPS and the Ministry of Roads and Highways on May 12th 2015. The project will include the interchange at the Tema end of the motorway on to an upgraded dedicated access road in Tema township up to the new facility. Q: And what about technical capabilities? A: A modern Terminal Operating System [TOS] called Navis, an industry leading product is now running at the terminal. This, combined with an Electronic Data Interchange [EDI], ensures that our planners on the ground can plan the discharge strategy and yard allocations of each crane effectively. Meanwhile the Differential Global Position System [DPGS] is used to track in real-time container locations in the yard. DGPS is an enhancement to Global Positioning System [GPS] that will provide improved container location accuracy. MPS has also developed a Gate Application system with a scanning capability that enables staff to scan and capture all incoming transactions through their gates. This eliminates data capture errors, expedites gate DELMAS Marketing I CMA-CGM Group Company

transactions, improves data quality and accuracy, leaves audit trails and ultimately ensures the safety of the ground clerks. Q: What other automation plans are there? A: The GPHA will by July 2015 introduce an online vessel booking and vessel allocation system at all ports to improve efficiency known as Terminal Operating System [TOS]. The GPHA is also proposing a single window system to help reduce port congestion. There are 15-government agencies operating at the port which contribute to the process of the clearing of goods. The introduction of a single window would be the solution to having physical presence of all these agencies at the ports. CMA CGM Follows The Project With Interest “CMA CGM Group has followed the Tema port expansion project with great interest. The Group is more than happy that this project is now turning into reality since it will allow us, in the years to come, to develop new strategies to better serve our customers. We can visualise many developments in Ghana: building strong alliances with competitors to fill bigger ships [9,000 TEU plus] or to develop a hub to serve other West African countries. This could drastically change the way we do business in Ghana. All this is made possible thanks to this new development. Our relationship with MPS is an excellent one. Not only do we enjoy a first class services thanks to cutting edge technology implemented in the terminal but we must also highlight the role of the MPS management in best serving their customers”. Lionel ODEYER General Manager, DELMAS SHIPPING GHANA CMA CGM group, Ghana Ghana: Takoradi Port The Preferred Oil & Gas Services Hub Takoradi Port, the preferred oil & gas services hub for the West African sub region, has been given a major boost as Subsea 7 has commenced the load out equipment and structures for Tullow’s TEN project. Subsea 7 and indigenous Belmet Ghana, have been working together in Subsea 7’s fabrication facility in Takoradi Port to produce 2,000 tons of fabricated subsea structures including 25 suction piles, a manifold, and other structures. All items have been fabricated and assembled in Ghana by Ghanaians. The manifold, suction pipes and other structures would be installed into the seabed for the oil and gas production to begin. The load out will be supported from Takoradi port using 18 vessels including tug boats and barges delivering thousands of tons of equipment and materials over 7-months. Takoradi port is also providing support to ENI's Offshore Cape Three Point [OCPT] by offering berthing, drill water, waste management and pipelay yard facilities. The support to OCPT project is expected to last between 3-4 years. Recently, most of Takoradi Port's berths have been occupied by oil & gas supply vessels. The Port has been full with lowbed trucks and cranes delivering subsea fabricated good, equipment and supplies for the ENI's offshore operations. GPHA Takoradi has put in much work and effort over the past year by setting up a very effective Oil & Gas Department with related services to give priority to Ghana growing oil & gas clients. [Ghanaweb 22/07/15] Nigeria: Work To Begin On Badagry Deep Sea Port Lagos State says work will commence on the proposed Deep Sea Port in Badagry simultaneously with the 10lane Lagos-Badagry Expressway project within the next 2-months. The state government disclosed that a number of foreign and domestic investors have already signed on to the project. The proposed deep sea port will occupy over 1,000ha and will be the biggest in Africa. It will have a free trade zone and also a container terminal. [This Day 17/07/15]

EASTERN AFRICA EAC/COMESA/TRADE >> USA: Strengthening Ties With Africa – Obama Visits Kenya & Ethiopia US President Barack Obama has visited Ethiopia and Kenya becoming the first American president to make an official visit as well as the first to attend an African Union [AU] meeting addressing the 54-nation body. The core theme of the trip was trade, investment and enterprise. Today, the progress in business, innovation and entrepreneurship occurring in places like Kenya and Ethiopia has turned trade and investment into a priority for DELMAS Marketing I CMA-CGM Group Company

U.S. diplomacy towards Africa. The continent is experiencing rapid growth and reform and also receiving record foreign direct and personal investment and has also hit a number of demographic milestones having the world's fastest-growing populations and consumer class as well as experiencing mass modernization of digital and hard infrastructure, such as broadband capacity, power, roads and bridges. U.S. companies continue to expand into Africa, attracted to opportunities. IBM launched its first Africa research facility in Nairobi with a commitment of US$100 million and a new US$1-billion start-up fund was announced with internet giant Google. Facebook recently opened its first Africa office whilst GE is heavily engaged in upgrading Africa's infrastructure in power, healthcare and transport. Meanwhile Starbucks recently announced its entry into Sub-Saharan Africa. Firms such as the Mara Foundation, SkyPower, General Electric, Ernst & Young, Citi, Rendeavour and Chase Bank having all pledged money to the fund to support African entrepreneurs. For example SkyPower signed a US$2.2-billion deal with the Kenyan government on building plants to supply 1,100 MW of solar and wind power. So far, the cornerstone of US trade relations with the continent has been the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA] which has permitted tariff-free imports of African-made products since 2000. Nearing the end of his second term, Obama is now trying broaden business relations. Last month saw a 10-year extension of the country's main trade authority with Africa - a 15-year effort that boosted U.S.-Africa trade to US$73 billion last year, with U.S. exports accounting for slightly more than half of that total. More than 40 sub-Saharan countries are eligible for trade benefits under the law, through which most imports from Africa enter the United States duty-free. Two of the main beneficiaries are oil exporters Angola and Nigeria. Also Obama has made a concerted effort to increase U.S. ties with Africa and last August staged the inaugural U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington. In 2014, US-Kenyan trade was US$2.2 billion. American exports to Kenya made up US$1.64 billion of this. American exports to Ethiopia were US$1.67 billion in 2014 with US importing only around US$207 million worth from Ethiopia. The US mostly exports aircraft, machinery and agricultural products and in return, they export mainly coffee, tea and apparel. American investment into the countries focuses on commerce, light manufacturing and tourism. However even though U.S. trade with Africa has grown rapidly, it trails behind resource-hungry China, now with US$200 billion in annual African trade, and the 28-nation European Union with US$140 billion. Deepening U.S.-Africa Trade Relations President Obama has prioritized promoting U.S. trade with and investment in Africa, building Africa’s trade capacity, and extending preferential access to the U.S. market for African products. U.S. non-petroleum imports from Africa increased by 46% and U.S. goods exports to Africa increased by 59% since 2009, evidence of growing trade ties. At the 2014 U.S.-Africa Business Forum [USABF] and U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit, Government departments and agencies made US$7 billion in commitments many of which are now nearing completion. The next U.S.-Africa Business Forum in 2016 will take place in the United States. Summary Of Trade Activities African Growth & Opportunity Act [AGOA]

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In June 2015 the AGOA agreement was extended for 10-years - the cornerstone of the U.S.-Africa trade relationship. The extension sends a strong signal that the U.S. is serious about expanding bilateral trade relationship with Africa. It provides certainty for African producers and U.S. buyers about access to the U.S. market and creates a stable environment that encourages increased investment in S.S. Africa. The legislation lays groundwork for further reciprocal trade relationships post-AGOA, on which the U.S. Trade Representative will begin a dialogue at the August 2015 AGOA Forum in Gabon. Launched by Obama in 2013, the U.S and East African Community [EAC] have advanced best trade practices. Both signed an agreement on implementation of World Trade Organization [WTO] rules and deepening cooperation in trade facilitation, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and technical barriers to trade. The inaugural U.S.-EAC Commercial Dialogue was also held. The U.S will expand the Initiative to include new partners of Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique, Senegal, and Zambia and is also working to support ECOWAS to improve regional trade. Since the Leaders’ Summit, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Trade Hubs have facilitated US$220 million in African exports and US$75 million in local investment under Trade Africa. It has also worked to meet WTO commitments, establish the framework for national single windows and trade information portals, and modernize customs procedures. Over the next 5-years the Trade and Investment Hubs in East and West Africa are expected to facilitate over US$200 million in new investments. U.S. is encouraging African governments to take advantage of the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement

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[TFA], which will simplify customs and other border control procedures and reduce the cost and time of doing business across borders. This will aid African businesses participation in global value chains, smooth the movement of goods across African borders, make African goods more competitive in global markets and promote regional integration, investment, and exports. The relationship between the US government and AU continues to expand under a 2013 framework. Last year, an amendment was signed to increase funding. Specifically, the partnership focuses on accelerating the implementation of policies and programmes set out in the AU’s strategic 2014-2017 plan. Launched during Obama’s South African visit in 2013, Power Africa provides financing, grants, technical assistance and investment promotion. The goal is to mobilise over US$1 billion in private investment for geothermal and wind projects. The US government has committed US$7 billion and has helped raise more than US$20 billion in private capital from more than 100 private sector partners.

Advisory Council On Doing Business In Africa [PAC-DBIA] The President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa [PAC-DBIA], formed in November 2014, is also working closely with the U.S. Government to recommend ways it can strengthen the U.S.-Africa trade and investment relationship. To facilitate U.S. business activity in Africa through the Department of Commerce it has: New Offices

Private Sector Fact-Finding Investor Roadshow

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Cold Chain Initiative Export Guarantees Senegal: Bulk Port Ethiopia: Infrastructure Projects Safe Skies for Africa Program OPIC

Doubled its presence in Sub-Saharan Africa over past year by opening new offices in Angola, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, while expanding its operations in Ghana, and re-establishing a position at the African Development Bank. Supported 16 deals worth US$7 billion, with US$4.1 billion in U.S. export content. Will lead members of the PAC-DBIA on a fact-finding trip to Africa to engage with partners & stakeholders to discuss how U.S. Government programs/policies can support economic engagement. To launch a multi-stop Institutional Investor Roadshow in September 2015 - with an inaugural stop on the margins of the UN General Assembly Session – to provide a platform for U.S. institutional investors and African heads of state to discuss best practices to reduce risk, strengthen capital markets and increase long-term investment flows to mobilize U.S. private sector capital and introduce U.S. exporters and U.S. financial institutions to specific export and investment opportunities in African markets. To launch, in coordination with the State Department, a whole-of-government approach to support U.S. companies pursuing infrastructure projects in Africa. E.g. U.S. & Kenya governments signed a MOU to promote commercial participation and investment in Kenya’s infrastructure sector. To launch in October 2015 the Cold Chain Assessment Initiative with the Global Cold Chain Alliance to develop a modern cold chain in Kenya and plans to replicate it across the region. USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation [CCC] committed US$1 billion in financing guarantees for exports of U.S. agricultural commodities to Africa. CCC will commit to an additional US$1 billion in financing guarantees through 2017. U.S. Trade and Development Agency [USTDA] to fund a feasibility study for the development of a new multi-commodity bulk port in Senegal. USTDA to launch a Global Procurement Initiative [GPI] program for Ethiopia for infrastructural projects as well as to connect buyers with U.S. manufacturers and service providers. U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT] to host workshops in 2016 and direct US$1 million toward strengthening civil aviation safety through the Safe Skies for Africa program. Overseas Private Investment Corporation [OPIC] to lead a post-Ebola investor trip to West Africa in early 2016 to bring together investors in renewable energy and healthcare who want to expand operations in West Africa. OPIC will also open 2-new offices in S.S. Africa by the end of 2016.

Somalia: MSDF Extends Anti-Piracy Mission Off Somalia The government has added another year to the Maritime Self-Defence Force [MSDF] mission to protect commercial vessels from pirate attacks off Somalia. The 6th extension of the operation, which began in 2009, ensures the security of the important sea lane off East Africa. The mission will be composed chiefly of 2-MSDF escort vessels and 2-P-3C patrol aircraft, involving about 600 personnel. [Shabelle 08/07/15] Tanzania: Traditional Exports Up The Bank of Tanzania [BoT] noted in its latest monthly economic report that traditional exports amounted to US$906.5 million up from US$843.2 million in the preceding year. The improvement was driven by an increase in export value of coffee and cashew nut as other crops declined. Cashew exports reached US$252.7 million up from US$133.4 million previously, while coffee exports amounted to US$149.2 million up from US$129.7 million. The export value of cashew improved significantly owing to an increase in export volume and price. The DELMAS Marketing I CMA-CGM Group Company

increase in coffee export value was driven by price as export volume declined. Global prices for coffee have raised due to declining output from major suppliers particularly Brazil. Tobacco exports slightly increased to US$360 million from US$359.9 million. Other traditional exports crops such as cotton, tea, cloves and sisal declined in export value. The value of non-traditional exports [NTE] amounted to US$4,112.6 million an increase of 9.6% from corresponding period in 2014. All NTE’s improved, except gold and horticultural products. Earnings from gold, the other main source of foreign income fell to US$1.44 billion from US$1.51 billion. [Daily News 21/07/15] PORTS >> Regional: ISCOS Mobile Tool To Monitor Non-Tariff Barriers Africa’s Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping [ISCOS] has developed a mobile phone-based tool to monitor, report and resolve Non-Tariff Barriers [NTBs]. The new m-Ship app will report on service providers, clearing, forwarding agents, shipping lines and their agents, container freight stations, port and railways police, inland container depots, weighbridges and ports. Through m-Ship, users can report delays, incidents of corruption and also commend where services are exemplary. Importers, exporters and consumers can use their mobile phones to provide insights into the public and private sector providers they deal with every day. The m-Ship platform covers ports in Dar Es Salaam and Mombasa and transit countries to the hinterland through the Central, Dar Es Salaam and Northern Corridors including roads, rail and inland waterways. The implementation of mShip platform has been endorsed by the ISCOS member states [Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia] and will mostly be introduced to long-distance truck drivers, clearing and forwarding companies and shippers through their associations and organisations, stated local reports. [African Review 23/07/15] Regional: PMAESA Gets New Secretary General The Port Management Association for Eastern and Southern Africa [PMAESA] has got its first lady Secretary General following the recent appointment of South Africa’s Nozipho Mdawe to lead the Mombasa based Secretariat from July, 2015. Nozipho takes over from Franklin Mziray of Tanzania who has held the position since March 2013. She comes to PMAESA from Transnet, South Africa’s freight logistic chain - Transnet Freight Rail. [Coastweek 03/08/15] Kenya: Design of Lamu Port Berths Complete Design and infrastructure for 3-major berths at Lamu Port are complete putting it on course to attract funds for port operations and the remaining 29 berths. The Sh300 billion [US$3.3 billion] project will largely be funded through a Public-Private Partnership [PPP] model to avoid burdening the country with debts. The completion of the first 3-berths is set for 2019. This will create way for government to begin a structured approach to attract over Sh259 billion funding from the private sector through equity, debts and infrastructure bonds. Contractor China Communication Construction Company and supervision consultants Yashoon Engineering are working on the first berths at an estimated cost of Sh41 billion. Sh4.5 billion has already been approved for the work. Lamu Port is among the key projects lined up in the trading route linking Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan. When complete, it will ease movement of goods to northern countries and reduce congestion at Mombasa port. Constructors working on the project are expected to construct the berths and yards; revetment, causeway and roads; buildings and utilities. They will also procure equipment and tug boats. [Daily Nation 07/07/15] Tanzania: Dar Es Salaam Port Handles 25% More Cargo In 2015 Tanzanian president, Jakaya Kikwete, noted cargo volumes at Dar es Salaam port are expected to rise 25% this year, helped by expanded capacity and improved efficiency. The port, whose main rival is bigger but also congested Mombasa in Kenya, acts as a trade gateway for landlocked states such as Zambia, Rwanda, Malawi, Burundi and Uganda, as well as eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC]. In 2014 the port handled 14.4 tonnes of cargo but this level is expected to reach 18 million tonnes by the end of 2015. The port operates 24 hours a day and the speed of unloading and loading cargo has significantly increased and it appears even those who previously stopped using the port have now returned. Tanzania wants to increase capacity to 28 million tonnes a year by 2020. In 2014 Tanzania signed a US$565 million deal with the World Bank and other development partners to expand Dar es Salaam port, part of plans to boost the nation's role as a regional trade hub. Plans to build 2-new berths will double the number of containers handled by the port each year to 1.2 million TEU from the current 600,000 TEU.

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Tanzania is also in discussions with the DRC and Zambia for a single customs territory to speed up cargo clearance at the Dar es Salaam port. Tanzania also plans to build a new, Chinese-backed US$11 billion port at Bagamoyo to make it the region's biggest gateway and an engine of Africa's boom. Tanzania plans to spend US$14.2 billion to construct a new rail network in the next 5-years financed with commercial loans. [Reuters 10/07/15]

SOUTHERN AFRICA SADC/BRICS/TRADE/TRANSPORT >> BRICS: 7th BRICS Summit Held In Russia BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa] have been working to advance their own economic agenda, most recently at their 7th annual summit in the Siberian city of Ufa. Following the 2-day BRICS summit, South Africa’s cooperation with fellow member states Brazil, Russia, India, and China, is helping the nation to make progress with its Industrial Policy Action Plan [IPAP]. President Jacob Zuma noted trade has increased by 70% between BRICS member countries over the past few years. For example trade figures between Russia and South Africa tripled since the latter joined the BRICS group in 2010. During the summit all BRICS countries indicated its willingness to work with South Africa in key areas such as food production, power generation, petrochemical industry, mining, tourism, renewable and nuclear energy, transportation and communications. BRICS presents an aggregate Growth Domestic Product [GDP] exceeding US$32-trillion and equivalent to that of the Eurozone. This marks a 60% growth since the formation of the grouping. According to Goldman Sachs, about 85% of the world’s BRICS In Figures [%] middle class will be living in the BRICS and other developing countries by 2030. World GDP

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The Ufa Summit registered substantive progress. The key achievement was entry into force of the BRICS financial institutions namely the New Development Bank and the contingency reserve arrangements – a facility that South Africa stands to benefit from. BRICS New Development Bank Launched BRICS’s nations launched the New Development Bank [NDB] on 21st July, the second of 2-new policy banks heavily backed by Beijing that are being pitched as alternatives to existing institutions such as the World Bank. Also known as the BRICS bank, it follows soon after the establishment of the China-led Asian Investment Infrastructure Bank [AIIB]. The new bank will fund infrastructure and development projects in BRICS countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The NDB has an initial capital of US$50 billion, which will be expanded to US$100 billion within the next couple of years. [China US$41 billion or 39.5%, Brazil, India and Russia US$18 billion and South Africa will contribute US$5 billion.] The NDB plans to issue its first loans in April next year. The African regional centre of the bank will be based in Johannesburg. [Reuters 21/07/15 / Engineering News 10/07/15 & Project Syndicate 17/07/15]

South Africa: United States AGOA Review Could See Loss Of Trade Benefits The Obama administration is launching a sweeping "out-of-cycle" review of South Africa’s trade practices and commitment to market principles which could result in the country losing some, or all, of its benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA]. Among issues to be considered are complaints by US exporters that their products are being shut out of the South African market as a result of the South Africa-European Union trade, development and co-operation agreement. The scope of the review, to be announced by the office of the US Trade Representative in the Federal Register, is broader than that mandated by Congress when it extended AGOA for 10 years last month. The review will examine whether South Africa still qualifies for benefits under the US generalised system of preferences, eligibility for which is a precondition for enjoying AGOA preferences. It will also examine South Africa’s DELMAS Marketing I CMA-CGM Group Company

compliance with all of section 104 of AGOA, not just sub-section 104A specified in the renewal legislation. This includes requirements that the country is making continual progress toward establishing, inter alia: a marketbased economy; the rule of law, political pluralism, and the right to due process; the elimination of barriers to US trade and investment; economic policies to reduce poverty; a system to combat corruption and bribery; and the protection of internationally recognised worker rights. The Generalised System Of Preferences This is the core programme under which developing countries get preferential access to the US market. It is governed by the 1974 Trade Act, whose section 502 requires exclusion of any country that affords preferential treatment to the products of a developed country which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on US commerce. A public hearing will take place on August 7. Based on these inputs the US Trade Representative will forward recommendations to President Obama. Should he decide South Africa is out of compliance, he then has the option of denying AGOA treatment for specific products rather than excluding the country completely. In the normal course of events, the generalised system of preferences and AGOA eligibility are reviewed annually. Congress’s call for an out-of-cycle review grew out of complaints that South Africa was improperly using antidumping duties to block imports of US frozen chicken parts. However, the chicken dispute — resolved by South Africa agreeing to give US exporters an annual quota — was only one of a much broader range of issues. These include concerns about the possibility of expropriation and the weakening of intellectual property protections, as well as a desire, frustrated in 2006, to move toward a reciprocal free trade agreement. Meanwhile Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has warned that the chicken quota will be voided if South Africa is dropped from AGOA. [BDLive 21/07/15] South Africa: To Streamline Regulatory Procedures For Investment President Zuma has announced that his government has commenced a feasibility study on an initiative to streamline regulatory procedures for investment. The Presidential Business Working Group, consisting of the government and business, is intended to collaborate towards implementing an inclusive growth strategy to support the National Development Plan [NDP]. [Coastweek 10/08/15] South Africa: Transnet Expects Capital Expansion To Cost R336.6 Billion State-owned logistics firm Transnet expects its capital expansion plan will now cost R336.6 billion up from R312.2 billion a year ago. Transnet is 4-years into a 7-year plan to expand railways, pipelines and ports in Africa’s most advanced economy where growth is hovering around 2%. The state-owned firm still has room to borrow more and increase spending to boost economic growth. The increase is partly due to higher costs as the rand loses value against major currencies. Whereas the company was spending almost nothing on expansion before the 7-year plan, Transnet now channels about 45% of its investment into maintaining existing assets and the rest to increase its capacity. Transnet’s total capital expenditure spending over the last 3-years now stands at R92.8 billion with rail accounting for 74% of the total spend. [BDLive 14/07/14] South Africa: Yuan Clearing Business To Be Established The People's Bank of China [PBOC], China's central bank, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the South African central bank to establish a yuan clearing business in South Africa. The first yuan clearing arrangement in Africa. South Africa will later designate a bank but did not specify when. China hopes the arrangement will facilitate cross-border trade and investment using the Chinese currency, the Yuan Renminbi [RMB]. [Forum On China-Africa Cooperation 07/07/15] PORTS >> Namibia: Hub Forum Hosted In Walvis Bay The Walvis Bay Corridor Group [WBCG], in collaboration with Namport hosted the 2nd Namibia Logistics Hub Forum in Walvis Bay under the theme ‘Gearing Namibia’s Maritime Sector: Port and Shipping’. Stakeholders from both the private and public sector attended the forum, an initiative to promote dialogue and share information about what is happening within the logistics/transport sector, including developments towards the country’s vision of transforming into an International Logistics Hub. The forum will host monthly discussions covering various topics related to the logistics and transport sector. [Namibia Economist 07/08/15] DELMAS Marketing I CMA-CGM Group Company

“As an industry, it is critical that we not only plan properly, but also execute this vision together. The key stakeholders cannot operate in isolation, we need to align our efforts. The forums create a platform where all the role players in both the public and private sectors can share their plans, actions and discuss possible solutions going forward. Best practices will also be presented at the forums, where industry players will get a glimpse into how other countries and companies have managed to move on to the next level.” Clive Smith, Project Manager, Logistics Hub SOUTH AFRICA: OPERATION PHAKISA MAKING WAVES Aimed at leveraging South Africa’s strategic location and extensive coastline, Operation Phakisa will place at its centre the accelerated growth of the country’s marine transport and manufacturing [MTM] sector, which the government believes can contribute up to R23-billion [US$1.8 billion] to national gross domestic product [GDP] by 2019. The marine transport sector includes cargo handling, national registry and flagging, while marine manufacturing will see the building of maritime vessels, rig and ship repair, as well as offshore oil and gas services. The initiative focuses on unlocking the potential of South Africa’s seas along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline including Durban and Richards Bay ports as well as Saldanha port on the West Coast. Saldanha Port Offshore Supply Base Construction Starts Construction work has started on State-owned enterprise Transnet National Ports Authority’s [TNPA’s] new offshore supply base [OSSB] at Saldanha port’s general maintenance quay. The OSSB will provide a base for receiving equipment and waste from offshore exploration and production activities and facilities for loading and shipping of equipment, stores, goods, bunkers and drilling fluids. The OSSB is one of three priority projects earmarked for the Port of Saldanha under government’s Operation Phakisa initiative. The facility would be the country’s first dedicated and customised facility supporting offshore oil and gas activities and is expected to be commissioned by September 2016. It would serve vessels engaged in supporting offshore exploration and production activities along the west and east coasts of Africa, and that are calling at South African ports for support and logistics services. The contractor Basil Read has started preparatory site establishment activities during April. Construction work will entail in filling the gap of about 8 m between the existing 2-quays, refurbishing one portion of the quay and lengthening the quay by 20m on either side to create a total quay length of 294m. Minor dredging works will provide a depth of 8m alongside the overall length of the quay. Once appointed an operator will be responsible for infrastructure such as warehousing, workshops, as well as equipment such as cranes and other rubber tyred equipment to operate the facility. An environmental assessment practitioner is to be appointed to perform baseline and specialist environmental studies this month. [Engineering News 22/07/15] FACTBOX: SALDANHA PORT PROJECT  Offshore supply base [OSSB] at Saldanha Port general maintenance quay.  A rig repair facility at berth #205 [length 380m / depth 21m] to accommodate 2-rigs at a time.  A new 500m finger jetty near Mossgas quay [depth 8.5m / 12m pockets to accommodate floating docks for vessel building, repairs and maintenance.]  The successful bidder will be responsible for dredging works and wet and dry infrastructure development.  All 3-projects to complement the 330ha Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone [IDZ] designated in 2013 and expected to be constructed from August. The IDZ would allow operators to import equipment and goods destined for offshore exploration and production activities in a similar manner as a free port.  The port authority expects all 3-projects to be complete within 2-3 years Durban Dry Dock Closing For Repairs - First Major Revamp In 90 Years The Durban dry dock will be shut for 2-months for repairs as the facility seeks to win new shipping customers and make it more competitive. The project is part of US$177 million South Africa is investing in ship-repair sites at the ports of East London, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Mossel Bay. The Durban dry dock, the country’s largest after Cape Town, was only used by 37 ships last year and isn’t profitable in its current state. Work will commence on its outer caisson - the watertight retaining structure. The 35m long and 900T outer caisson forms part of the entrance between the sea and the dry dock. Durban-based engineering firm Channel Construction DELMAS Marketing I CMA-CGM Group Company

has been awarded the R30m repair contract to include demolition, waste disposal, structural repair, wielding and replacement of structural members and plates. [Bloomberg 20/07/15] Wooing Potential Investors The Oceans Economy Investment Seminar was held in UK this month as part of Operation Phakisa. The event was attended by ship builders, maritime transporters and a range of maritime investors. Operation Phakisa is part of South Africa’s 2030 National Development Plan’s [NDP] aiming to grow the economy significantly and focuses on 4-growth areas: marine transport and manufacturing, offshore oil and gas exploration, aquaculture, and marine protection services. [Business Report 12/07/15] South Africa: Richards Bay Coal Terminal Investing In Upgrade Richards Bay Coal Terminal [RBCT] is investing R1.34 billion over the next 3-years in a major equipment replacement programme and a new laboratory. The substantial investment by the private sector shareholders of the terminal comes at a time when coal prices are low and infrastructure investment has largely stalled. The move demonstrates the confidence RBCT has in the longer term future of the mining industry at a time when the industry was facing headwinds. In its last financial year RBCT exported 71-million MT of coal with a target for this year of 74 MT and by 2017 81 MT. Meanwhile Transnet has transported 76.3 MT of coal by rail in the year to March. The replacement equipment consists of two 6,000 tonnes per hour [tph] rail mounted stacker reclaimers, two 10,000 tph rail mounted shiploaders. One new electrical substation will be added and 5-existing substations reconfigured to make maintenance more efficient in future. The investment is in partnership with Sandvik Mining Systems, which is building the machines. Project managers are Aurecon, which has a longstanding relationship with RBCT. [Business Day 16/07/15] South Africa: First Ship Brought Into Durban Port Using Smart System State-owned enterprise Transnet National Ports Authority’s [TNPA’s] new Web-based integrated port management system [IPMS] went live on July 26th at the Port of Durban, with crude oil tanker Colorado being the first vessel to be brought into the port using the new system. The system replaces manual processes, with key port operations now set to be automated, online and in real time. Developed by India-based technology company Navayuga Infotech in collaboration with South Africa’s Nambiti Technologies, the IPMS supports the goals of the Transnet Market Demand Strategy in terms of efficiency and productivity.. It was benchmarked against Malaysian and Singaporean ports, which were among the world’s most efficient. IPMS will also link to Transnet Freight Rail’s integrated train plan and train execution management system and global systems like Lloyds Register, AIS for vessel traffic management, IPOSS for weather, electronic data interchange and SAP for business operations, customer relations and finance. The R79-million project is set to be implemented at all of the country’s 8-ports. From Durban, the team will move to Cape Town and Saldanha, then Port Elizabeth, Ngqura and East London, and finally to Richards Bay and Mossel Bay. [Engineering News 28/07/15] South Africa: SARS Rolls Out High-Tech Scanners The South African Revenue Service [SARS] has launched a new R38 million high-technology cargo container scanner at Cape Town to combat illicit trade activities. The unit is the second of its kind to be acquired by the authority. A similar device was unveiled last year at the Durban harbour. The scanners can show the difference between 40 different types of materials and can scan through up to 380mm of solid steel, so very little that can be hidden. Since the new Durban scanner became operational last year, there had been over 9,000 examinations. Of these, in 188 cases the scan had identified cargo in which there has been non-declaration or false declaration, misclassification of goods, or prohibited and restricted goods. [BDLive 22/07/15] REGULATORY >> South Africa: JCCI Offering Electronic Certificates Of Origin - eCertify The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry [JCCI] has introduced an electronic certificate of origin initiative for exported manufactured or processed goods to streamline, improve efficiency and enable cost savings during the certification process. eCertify, which was piloted last year to test the system, raise awareness and instil confidence among the export community, would eliminate the need for chambers, exporters and freight forwarders to courier the critical international trade document to the JCCI for certification. DELMAS Marketing I CMA-CGM Group Company

eCertify eliminates paper-based processing, it is quick and immediate – eliminating the courier and reduces administration costs. [Engineering News 20/07/15] Zimbabwe: Consignment-Based Conformity [CBCA] Program The Zimbabwe Government had signed on 16th March 2015 a 4-year Consignment-Based Conformity [CBCA] contract with a French global company, Bureau Veritas. The contract is for the provision of pre-shipment services of the listed products in the country of export and issuance of certificates of conformity based on the national and international quality, safety, health and environment standards in line with the World Trade Organisation [WTO] agreements. After some delay the pre-inspection on all imports will now commence on 27th July 2015 for a transitional period with full implementation on 1st November 2015. All consignments will have to be verified prior to being shipped to Zimbabwe. Any consignment on the category list not accompanied with the required CBCA certificate will be refused from entering the country. [Government 16/07/15]

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