Report Coverage
This report covers the Zambian Transport Industry, which includes road, rail, air, water and pipeline transport systems for passengers, freight, cargo, and crude oil. The report includes country information, developments, regulations and corporate actions and the factors that influence the industry, including the pandemic, infrastructure development, economic challenges and fuel costs. There are profiles of 30 companies including rail company The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority and TAZAMA pipelines. Road Transport companies profiled include DSV, Freight and Passenger Services and Greendoor Group, and air transport companies profiled include Corporate Air, Royal Air Charters and Proflight Commuter Services.
Introduction
This report covers the Zambian Transport Industry, which includes road, rail, air, water and pipeline transport systems for passengers, freight, cargo, and crude oil. Zambia is a landlocked country and depends on a strong and efficient transport system for the smooth transit of exports and imports and growth of its economy. However, current economic conditions and poor maintenance of transport infrastructure mean that this industry faces significant challenges, and requires further investment. The 923m Kazungula Bridge across the Zambezi river and one-stop border post facilities opened on 10 May 2021 and aims to ease the flow of trade and people between Botswana and Zambia. It will also provide alternative trade routes between SADC countries, and relieve some pressure off the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe as previously the main trade route between Zambia and South Africa was through Zimbabwe. Its opening was stalled for years, as the infrastructural investment has been plagued with delays caused by political negotiations between the two governments, non-payment of contractors, and the pandemic. The bridge, which will assist in speeding up and easing the influx at border controls, will enable over 250 trucks to cross each day. The bridge was a joint initiative between the governments of Botswana and Zambia, and includes road, rail and pedestrian crossing, and an upgraded one-stop border post, with inspection and storage facilities.
Strengths
• Government leadership in transport policy, planning and development.
• High levels of investment into infrastructure development from global entities, public private partnerships and the state.
• New investments into Mpulungu port, airport infrastructure, Kazungula Bridge and additional key entry points
• Railways expansion with open access agreement.
Weaknesses
• Delays in transport infrastructure development and policy implementation due to pandemic.
• Economic fall-out of pandemic especially on tourism and trade.
• High operating and startup costs are preventing local SMEs from entering the market, inhibiting competition.
• Infrastructure maintenance challenges, inconsistent road rehabilitation, expensive waterway maintenance, inadequate railway maintenance.
• Limitations of being a landlocked state and dependency on neighbours.
• Weak economy and currency, high debt to GDP ratio, sovereign default.
Opportunities
• African Continental Free Trade Area presents new trade and transport arrangements with African partners.
• Economic turnaround predicted.
• Increase in commodity prices.
• More sustainable electricity supply with increased investment in hydropower plants, forecasts for higher rainfalls, and new regional energy agreements planned.
• New opportunities for local truck driver businesses under 50-50 agreement.
• New pipeline plans between Angola and Zambia.
• New railway extensions and upgrades by privately-run NorthWest Rail.
• Newly elected government and change in governance with United Party for National Development.
• Opportunities for transport growth driven by technology and e-commerce.
Threats
• Change in national government could produce uncertainty and delays in economic recovery.
• Irregular fuel supply and high fuel prices.
• Uncertainties of global travel restrictions and new coronavirus variants limiting air travel internationally, regionally and domestically.
• Unsustainable debt levels, particularly debt to China and Chinese involvement in infrastructure development.
Outlook
Government incentives and regulations are expected to help the sector generate revenues and stimulate local businesses. The industry remains affected by the country’s weak economic state, with inflation and economic instability affecting fuel prices, economic production and trade. Investments in transport infrastructure, including ports, railways, airports and border posts, will result in a stronger transport sector. The Continental Leadership Research Institute said that the pandemic has shown the necessity of a well-managed transport industry that is connected regionally and internationally. The Zambian government recognises the critical role that the industry plays in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and people.
The Transportation Industry in Zambia
2022
Full Report
R 6 500.00(ZAR) estimated $368.60 (USD)*
Industry Landscape
R 4 550.00(ZAR) estimated $ 258.02 (USD)*
Table of Contents
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| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| 2. | COUNTRY PROFILE | 1 |
| 3. | DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY | 3 |
| 3.1. | Industry Value Chain | 9 |
| 4. | SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY | 10 |
| 4.1. | Contribution to GDP | 10 |
| 4.2. | Exports and Imports via Transport | 10 |
| 4.3. | Transport Statistics | 11 |
| 5. | STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | 12 |
| 5.1. | Local | 12 |
| 5.2. | Rail Transport | 14 |
| 5.3. | Air Transport | 16 |
| 5.4. | Water Transport | 18 |
| 5.5. | Transport via Pipelines | 19 |
| 5.6. | Corporate Actions | 19 |
| 5.7. | Regulations | 20 |
| 5.8. | Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development | 21 |
| 6. | AFRICA | 23 |
| 7. | INTERNATIONAL | 25 |
| 8. | INFLUENCING FACTORS | 26 |
| 8.1. | COVID-19 | 26 |
| 8.2. | Landlocked Countries and Regional Cooperation | 26 |
| 8.3. | Road Safety, Conditions and Infrastructure | 28 |
| 8.4. | Economic Environment | 28 |
| 8.5. | Rising Input Costs | 30 |
| 8.6. | Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation | 31 |
| 8.7. | Private Sector Initiatives | 33 |
| 8.8. | Environmental Concerns | 34 |
| 8.9. | Labour | 35 |
| 9. | COMPETITION | 38 |
| 9.1. | Barriers to Entry | 39 |
| 10. | SWOT ANALYSIS | 41 |
| 11. | OUTLOOK | 42 |
| 12. | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS | 43 |
| 13. | REFERENCES | 44 |
| 13.1. | Publications | 44 |
| 13.2. | Websites | 44 |
| APPENDIX 1 | 47 | |
| Summary of Notable players | 47 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – RAILWAY TRANSPORT | 51 | |
| Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (The) | 53 | |
| Zambia Railways Ltd | 54 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – URBAN, SUBURBAN & INTER-URBAN BUS AND COACH PASSENGER LINES | 56 | |
| Kobs Transporters Ltd | 56 | |
| Quattro Co Ltd | 58 | |
| Shalom Bus Services Ltd | 60 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – THE METERED TAXI INDUSTRY | 61 | |
| Ulendo Taxi Ltd | 61 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – SAFARIS AND SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS | 62 | |
| Alendo Travel Tours and Car Hire Ltd | 62 | |
| Winning Travel and Tours Ltd | 63 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – FREIGHT TRANSPORT BY ROAD | 64 | |
| Agro-Fuel Investments Ltd | 64 | |
| Buks Haulage Ltd | 66 | |
| DSV Panalpina A/S | 68 | |
| Freight and Passenger Services Ltd | 77 | |
| Greendoor Group (Pty) Ltd | 79 | |
| J&J Transport Zambia Ltd | 81 | |
| Kapiri Transport Ltd | 82 | |
| Keptcool Ltd | 83 | |
| Lift and Shift Trucking Zambia Ltd | 84 | |
| Quattro Co Ltd | 85 | |
| Sable Transport and Construction Ltd | 87 | |
| Satwant Transport Ltd | 89 | |
| Time Trucking Ltd | 90 | |
| Usangu Logistics Ltd | 91 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – DISTRIBUTION OF GASES, LIQUIDS, SLURRY AND OTHER COMMODITIES BY PIPELINE | 92 | |
| TAZAMA Pipelines Ltd | 92 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – INLAND WATER TRANSPORT | 94 | |
| Mpulungu Harbour Corporation Ltd | 94 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – AIR TRANSPORT | 95 | |
| Corporate Air Ltd | 95 | |
| Proflight Commuter Services Ltd | 97 | |
| Royal Air Charters Ltd | 98 | |
| Staravia Air Charters | 100 | |
| Zambia Airports Corporation Ltd | 102 |
