In the steel plant in Manhize, the flames of the blast furnace illuminated half of the sky, while trains were still worrying about transportation capacity. Now, Dingsen Steel has signed a cooperation agreement with Zimbabwe National Railways, and a steel artery connecting coal mines, steel mills, and the market is slowly spreading.

Two way freight transportation

Dingsen Steel is located at the Manhize Steel Plant in central Zimbabwe. It transports approximately 1.1 million tons of coal annually from the Wangai coal mining area, about 600 kilometers away, and then exports approximately 600000 tons of steel products to domestic and surrounding markets via railway. After the project is completed, it is expected to generate approximately 1.7 million tons of two-way railway freight annually. This strategic logistics channel connects coal production, steel manufacturing, and regional markets, revitalizing Zimbabwe's industrial freight network in one fell swoop.

Repair and add new

According to the arrangement, Grand Railway Solutions, a subsidiary of Dingsen Steel, will provide locomotives, freight cars, and fuel, while Zimbabwe National Railways will provide infrastructure usage rights and crew members. The cooperation includes the restoration of the 80 kilometer railway from Gwulu to Mwamayo, with an estimated cost of approximately 27 million US dollars; On this basis, both parties plan to adopt the BOT model to build a 50 kilometer railway connecting Mwuma and Manhize Steel Plant, which will be financed and constructed by Grand Railway Solutions. After completion, it will be transferred to NRZ and the cost will be recovered through deduction. Dingsen Steel invested 1 billion US dollars to build the Manhizer Steel Plant, which was put into operation in 2024. However, due to insufficient investment and aging facilities, NRZ's freight volume has dropped to about 2 million tons by 2025. This cooperation is a step towards breaking through the situation.Editor/Min Jing