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.
Transport in Zambia
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, 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, aimed at easing 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.
Airlines
Africa’s air traffic dropped by 65.2% in 2021, and by 89% in 2020. While transport by air remains relatively small, there has been significant activity in the sub-sector. Private players have filled the gap left by the national airline which suspended services in 2009. The airline relaunched in December 2021. During the pandemic, private airlines converted a portion of their fleet to carry freight and bulk-cargo to make up for the decline in passengers. Airport infrastructure has improved in recent years with the aim of connecting various economic zones with increased trade and passenger mobility. All four international airports have received infrastructural upgrades, some of which are still being completed.
The Transportation Industry in Zambia
2022
Full Report
R 9 500.00(ZAR) estimated $509.66 (USD)*
Industry Overview
R 6 650.00(ZAR) estimated $ 356.76 (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 |
