The Lobito Corridor is a flagship EU Global Gateway project, securing an ESG-aligned supply chain for critical minerals (copper, cobalt). European financial commitment de-risks large-scale investments in Zambia’s energy, logistics, and high-value manufacturing facilities, supporting the global green transition.

For Zambian businesses, the new rail line drastically cuts transport costs, immediately boosting the competitiveness of mining exports. This efficiency unlocks major opportunities for local companies in construction, transport, and new supply-chain services supporting increased trade volume.

Crucially, the corridor drives economic diversification by opening new markets for agro-processing (cereals, soy) and local SMEs. Targeted financial facilities ensure small businesses and farmers benefit directly from infrastructure and climate-smart agricultural technology investment.