During a long-serving-staff award ceremony, Central East African Railways (Cear) announced that it is increasing investment towards the country’s rail transport and doubling its capacity.

Cear and Vale Logistics Director of Operations, Gustavo Stein, announced plans to increase the volume of general cargo to assist in making the transport sector efficient in the country. In June this year, the company registered slow business due to was described as “uncertainty engulfing the local economy”.

Cear Financial Manager, Christina Chithila said that during period in review, the railway company transported a lower amount of cargo, from 115 tonnes last year to 104 tonnes this year.