Transportation and Logistics

Toll Roads and Bridges

Toll road and bridge projects remain highly attractive across Africa, where the ability to recover capital and operating costs directly from the fare box—when tariffs are set at sustainable levels—creates a compelling foundation for private investors and governments alike. When well-structured and properly implemented, these projects can unlock significant economic benefits for countries and regions, improving mobility, stimulating trade and supporting long-term growth. Delivering them, however, requires strong political will, clear regulatory frameworks and coordinated action between governments, particularly where major corridors cross borders.

Infra Law provides end-to-end legal support across this landscape, guiding public and private stakeholders through procurement, concession structuring, financing, risk allocation and regulatory compliance to ensure bankable, resilient and development-enhancing road and bridge infrastructure.

Selected Toll Roads and Bridges Experience

Infra Law has advised on many of Africa’s most significant toll road and bridge PPPs, supporting governments, developers, financiers and multilateral development banks across the full project lifecycle. Our experience spans East, West, Southern and Indian Ocean Africa, covering complex cross-border corridors, expressways, national road networks and strategic bridge infrastructure.

Key roads and bridges mandates include:

Kenya – advising the developer on an unsolicited proposal for the Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway PPP
Kenya – advising the developer on an unsolicited proposal for the Lamu–Isiolo Road PPP
Guinea – advising the developer on an unsolicited proposal for a 112 km tolled corridor from Conakry to Kindia
The Gambia – advising a development finance organisation on its asset-recycling initiative for the Senegambia Bridge PPP
Kenya – international legal advisor to the Kenyan Urban Road Agency on the Second Nyali Bridge PPP
Tanzania – international legal advisor to TANROADS on the 144km Dar es Salaam–Chalinze Toll Road PPP
Mauritius- international legal advisor to the Mauritius Road Development Agency for the Port Louis Ring Road PPP

Across these mandates, we bring deep expertise in PPP structuring, concession design, procurement, financing, risk allocation and regulatory compliance—helping to deliver bankable, resilient and economically catalytic road and bridge infrastructure across the continent.

Border Posts, Logistics Hubs and Special Economic Zones

Border posts, inland ports and special economic zones are critical enablers of multimodal economic activity, shaping how goods and people move across regions and how industries connect to global markets. These forms of economic infrastructure act as powerful catalysts for growth, unlocking efficiencies in logistics, strengthening regional value chains and supporting investment across multiple sectors.

Infra Law provides comprehensive legal support in the planning, structuring, regulation and implementation of these projects, helping governments and private developers create integrated, commercially robust and development-enhancing platforms that drive regional competitiveness and economic transformation.

Selected Border Posts and Logistics Hubs Experience

Infra Law has advised on some of Africa’s most strategic trade-facilitating infrastructure, supporting governments, concessionaires, operators and bidders on complex border post, inland port and special economic zone projects across the continent.

Our experience includes:

Advising on major cross-border initiatives such as
- the Chirundu One Stop Border Post PPP between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and
- the Kasomeno–Mwenda Toll Road and One Stop Border Post PPP linking Zambia and the DRC.
Advising a preferred bidder on the South African Department of Home Affairs’ multi-site Border Posts PPP as part of its national border modernisation programme
Supporting the South African Revenue Service with its Scanner PPP for the build, operation and transfer of customs scanning infrastructure at key ports of entry.

In respect of logistics hubs and special economic zones
- Advising the preferred bidder on the Tambo Springs Inland Port and Container Terminal PPP
- Advising the Coega Development Corporation on long-term lease arrangements with tenants in the Coega SEZ.

Across these mandates, Infra Law brings experience in PPP structuring, cross-border regulatory frameworks, concession design, operational contracting and long-term commercial arrangements—helping to deliver integrated trade, logistics and industrial platforms that strengthen regional competitiveness and economic growth.

Seaports

Port operations have become an increasingly competitive global industry, and Africa is no exception. The decline of large monopolistic state-owned enterprises in South Africa’s ports sector has opened space for international operators to introduce world-class port management practices and significantly increase throughput. The scale and efficiency of a port often determines the design and viability of the wider transport corridors it anchors—particularly rail networks that depend on predictable, high-volume flows.

Infra Law supports all participants in the port ecosystem, including port regulators, developers and license holders, terminal operators, cargo handlers, port service providers, shipping lines, back-of-port logistics operators, freight forwarders and integrated freight logistics companies. Our expertise spans regulatory frameworks, concession structuring, operational contracting and complex commercial arrangements that underpin modern, competitive and investment-ready port infrastructure.

Selected Seaports Experience

Infra Law has advised leading international operators, governments and financiers on complex port concessions, terminal operations and port-linked infrastructure across Africa. Our work spans bid development, regulatory engagement, concession structuring, commercial contracting and project financing—supporting clients across the full port ecosystem.

Advised an international terminal operator on its RFQ and RFP submissions for the operation and maintenance of Durban Container Terminal Pier II, one of South Africa’s most strategically significant container terminal facilities.
Drafted and negotiated a multi-port use and access agreements with Transnet National Ports Authority for a preferred bidder under the RMIPPPP, securing long-term commercial and operational rights across three South African ports.
Legal advisor in the team advising National Department of Transport on the design, build, finance, operate and maintenance of two emergency towing vessels through a PPP Model.

Regionally, we have supported cross-border and multi-jurisdictional port initiatives, including:

Advising on Transnet’s proposed operating concession of three berths at the Lamu Port Terminal in Kenya.
Advised the International Finance Corporation on facilitating private sector participation in Mauritius’ Cargo Handling Corporation Limited, including the procurement of a new port operator and strategic equity partner.
Advised the Namibian Ports Authority on the financing of a second container terminal at Walvis Bay Port.

Across these mandates, Infra Law brings deep expertise in port regulation, concession design, operational contracting and investment structuring—helping clients deliver efficient, competitive and globally connected port infrastructure.

Airports

The airports sector is experiencing renewed momentum across Africa. Despite the slowdown in global aviation following Covid-19, recent years have seen a clear uptick in airport development projects on the continent and a marked expansion in the number of airlines operating both regionally and internationally. Airports are critical economic gateways—enabling passenger mobility, supporting cargo and logistics, and anchoring wider tourism, trade and investment ecosystems.

Infra Law provides comprehensive legal support across this landscape, advising license holders and developers, terminal operators, cargo operators, construction contractors, governments and investors on the planning, structuring, procurement, financing and regulation of airport infrastructure and services.

Selected Airports Experience

Infra Law has supported public authorities and operators on strategic airport transactions across Southern Africa, advising on both the operationalisation of new airport assets and the acquisition of existing aviation infrastructure.

Our work includes:

Advising the Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority on bringing King Mswati III International Airport into operation through a suite of PPP-based arrangements, including
- drafting the concession for airport management and cargo operations,
- negotiating aviation-related leases, and
- preparing agreements for fuel supply infrastructure.
Together with a commercial bank, advising the Mpumalanga Provincial Government on its purchase of the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

Across these mandates, Infra Law brings expertise in airport governance, commercial contracting and PPP structuring to support resilient, efficient and investment-ready aviation infrastructure.

Pipelines

Pipelines are a critical component of national and regional infrastructure, enabling the efficient transportation of petroleum products, natural gas and water across long distances and diverse terrains. Their operation is governed by strict regulatory norms and technical standards, reflecting the safety and environmental sensitivities associated with the products they convey. The commercial value of a pipeline lies in its capacity, with off-takers purchasing throughput rights to move their product reliably and at scale.

Infra Law supports stakeholders across the pipeline ecosystem—from developers and operators to regulators, investors and off-takers—on the structuring, regulation, commercial contracting and long-term management of pipeline assets.

Selected Pipelines Experience

Infra Law has advised on complex pipeline projects involving cross-border regulatory frameworks, high-value commercial arrangements and the long-term operational requirements of petroleum infrastructure.