Report Coverage
The detailed report on the Zambian transport sector discusses current conditions, describes investment into the sector and outlines factors influencing the success of the industry. The report profiles 24 companies including Airfast Congo and Malu Aviation which are both active in the air transport sector. Also profiled is the state-owned entity, SNCC (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer du Congo), whose rail network is used extensively for copper exports, as well as TRANSCO (Transport au Congo) which provides passenger bus transport and charter services.
Transport sector in the DRC
Road rehabilitation and upgrades are a government priority and road access increased from 13% in 2006 to 45% in 2014. The potential for growth in the DRC’s transport infrastructure development is dependent on the implementation of governance structures within state-owned transport operators and transport departments within government.
Investment in the Sector
The World Bank is administering a US$122.6m multi-donor fiduciary fund for road maintenance projects. Government announced investment opportunities for the private sector of over US$1.7m in the rail sector. While the DRC has the opportunity to enhance its contribution towards green transport through the development of its extensive waterways, relatively little investment is going into the maintenance and upgrading of water transport infrastructure. Safety in the air transport sector must remain a focal issue in order to attract investment.
Regional Co-Operation
The DRC realises the importance of regional cooperation for transport infrastructure development and signed tripartite agreements with neighbouring countries Zambia, Tanzania and Namibia that are aimed at the smooth flow of cross-border road and rail transportation. The DRC also joined the Northern Corridor Integration Projects Initiative (NCIPI) with Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan. The Initiative wants to see an interconnected rail and water transport system between the member countries.
The Transportation Industry in DRC
2016
Full Report
R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $100.48 (USD)*
Industry Overview
R 1 330.00(ZAR) estimated $ 70.34 (USD)*
Historical Reports
The Transportation Industry in DRC 2014-05-19
R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $100.48 (USD)*
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| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| 2. | DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY | 1 |
| 2.1. | Industry Value Chain | 2 |
| 3. | SIZE AND STRUCTURE OF THE INDUSTRY | 3 |
| 3.1. | Geographic Position | 3 |
| 3.1.1. | Water Transport | 3 |
| 3.1.2. | Road Transport | 4 |
| 3.1.3. | Rail Transport | 6 |
| 3.1.4. | Air Transport | 8 |
| 3.2. | Size of the Industry | 9 |
| 4. | STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | 13 |
| 4.1. | Local | 13 |
| 4.1.1. | Water Transport | 14 |
| 4.1.2. | Road Transport | 15 |
| 4.1.3. | Rail Transport | 18 |
| 4.1.4. | Air Transport | 20 |
| 4.1.5. | Investment in the Transport Sector | 21 |
| 4.2. | Corporate Actions | 23 |
| 4.3. | Regulations | 24 |
| 4.4. | Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development | 26 |
| 4.5. | Continental | 27 |
| 4.6. | International | 29 |
| 5. | INFLUENCING FACTORS | 30 |
| 5.1. | Regional Cooperation | 30 |
| 5.2. | Economic Environment | 32 |
| 5.3. | Government Initiatives | 34 |
| 5.4. | Private Sector Initiatives | 35 |
| 5.5. | Rising Operating Costs | 35 |
| 5.6. | Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation | 36 |
| 5.7. | Labour | 36 |
| 5.8. | Cyclicality | 38 |
| 5.9. | Environmental Concerns | 39 |
| 5.10. | Travel Safety | 40 |
| 5.11. | Electricity Supply Constraints | 41 |
| 6. | COMPETITION | 42 |
| 6.1. | Barriers to Entry | 43 |
| 7. | SWOT ANALYSIS | 44 |
| 8. | OUTLOOK | 45 |
| 9. | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS | 46 |
| 10. | REFERENCES | 47 |
| 10.1. | Publications | 47 |
| 10.2. | Websites | 48 |
| COMPANY PROFILES - RAILWAY TRANSPORT | 50 | |
| Societe Nationale de Chemins de Fer du Congo Sarl | 50 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – URBAN, SUBURBAN & INTER-URBAN BUS & COACH PASSENGER LINES | 52 | |
| Transportation Company of Congo | 52 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – OTHER PASSENGER TRANSPORT, INCLUDING THE RENTING OF PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS | 54 | |
| Malabar International Ltd | 54 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – FREIGHT TRANSPORT BY ROAD | 56 | |
| Bollore Transport & Logistics RDC SA | 56 | |
| DSV A/S | 58 | |
| Ghunaq Investments (Pty) Ltd | 66 | |
| Hermis Transport Sprl | 68 | |
| Lignes Maritimes Congolaises SA | 69 | |
| M+R Spedag Group AG | 70 | |
| Malabar International Ltd | 72 | |
| Super Group Ltd | 74 | |
| Trans-Inter Congo Sprl | 77 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – SEA AND COASTAL WATER TRANSPORT | 78 | |
| Bollore Transport & Logistics RDC SA | 78 | |
| Lignes Maritimes Congolaises SA | 80 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – INLAND WATER TRANSPORT | 81 | |
| Marine Services Company Ltd | 81 | |
| Societe Nationale de Chemins de Fer du Congo Sarl | 83 | |
| Trans-Inter Congo Sprl | 85 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES – AIR TRANSPORT | 86 | |
| Air Cote d'Ivoire | 86 | |
| Air Kasai Sprl | 88 | |
| Airfast Congo Sprl | 89 | |
| Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation | 90 | |
| Congo Airways | 92 | |
| Kenya Airways Ltd | 93 | |
| Kin Avia Sprl | 97 | |
| Malu Aviation | 98 | |
| Services Air Group Inc | 100 | |
| Swala Aviation | 101 | |
| Trans Air Cargo Service (TACS) | 102 |
