The collaboration brings TransNamib and MSC together around a defined container rail movement between Windhoek and Walvis Bay, with the immediate focus on increasing the volume of containerised cargo carried by rail.
The partners will also assess opportunities for additional routes, while the initiative coincides with the expansion of the Namport Container Terminal and its potential to support further growth in containerised cargo movements.
- TransNamib and MSC held a soft launch at the WINCON Depot in Windhoek on 5 August 2026.
- The initial focus is containerised cargo movement between Windhoek and Walvis Bay.
- MSC is an existing TransNamib client.
- The collaboration is intended to increase the volume of container cargo moved by rail.
- TransNamib and MSC will evaluate opportunities to increase volumes further.
- The partners will also explore potential additional rail routes.
- A formal launch of the collaboration is still to be announced.
TransNamib and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a global shipping company and TransNamib client, have taken an important step towards expanding containerised cargo movement by rail, following a soft launch held on 5 August 2026 at TransNamib’s WINCON Depot in Windhoek.
The collaboration reflects MSC’s commitment to moving and growing container cargo on rail with TransNamib, with the immediate focus on using the WINCON facility to facilitate container cargo movements between Windhoek and Walvis Bay.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening intermodal freight solutions and increasing the movement of containerised cargo by rail. Through the collaboration, TransNamib and MSC will focus on the efficient movement of container cargo by rail, while evaluating opportunities to increase volumes and explore additional route options in the future.
The initiative is also aligned with the recent expansion of the Namport Container Terminal, which presents further opportunities for the growth of containerised cargo movement.
“This collaboration with MSC is an important step in strengthening the role of rail in Namibia’s intermodal freight landscape. By working closely with our clients, we are creating opportunities to grow container volumes on rail, improve connectivity between Windhoek and Walvis Bay, and ultimately provide more efficient rail-based freight solutions to the market,” said Kendall Swartz, Executive: Commercial & Marketing at TransNamib.
The soft launch provided an opportunity for both organisations to mark the commencement of the collaboration and reaffirm their commitment to exploring opportunities that support the growth of containerised freight on rail.
TransNamib said it remains committed to providing reliable and efficient rail freight solutions by working closely with clients and industry partners to increase the use of rail for the movement of goods across Namibia.
Through these strategic engagements, the company aims to advance rail-based freight solutions, enhance connectivity and contribute to the development of an efficient and competitive logistics network.
