Across the African continent, the expansion of large logistics corridors is gaining momentum, fueled by the increasing demand for strategic minerals that are vital to the global shift toward renewable energy. These corridors, which often combine multiple transportation modes such as roads, railways, and ports, link inland mining regions to coastal areas, making it easier to export raw materials. This trend, described as "corridorisation" by The Conversation, involves upgrading existing routes, building new ones, and planning future corridors—especially in southern Africa, where mineral resources are abundant. One of the key corridors is the Maputo corridor in southern Mozambique, which connects the port of Maputo to South Africa. It includes roads, rail lines, and a port, allowing the transport of minerals, agricultural goods, and manufactured products, as noted by Le Magazine de l’Afrique. Another important corridor is the Beira corridor, which links the port of Beira to countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through rail, road, and pipeline networks. Similarly, the Nacala corridor connects the port of Nacala to Malawi and Zambia via a railway line. A fourth corridor in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique is under development, driven by the growing production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Lobito corridor, which connects the Angolan port of Lobito on the Atlantic coast to the mining regions of the DRC and Zambia, is considered the most important of these corridors. According to Ecofin, this corridor has drawn investments from the United States and the European Union, and it is often seen as a Western response to China's efforts to modernize the Tazara railway. This railway links Zambia to the Tanzanian port of Dar Es-Salaam and has been a key part of Chinese infrastructure projects in Africa. The development of the Lobito corridor could potentially redirect mineral trade from routes dominated by China toward Western markets. These logistics corridors are also being promoted as development projects that can boost regional and continental economic integration. They are expected to support the African single market and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to create a larger, more unified economic space across the continent. By improving transportation and trade networks, these corridors are seen as essential tools for enhancing economic growth and connectivity in Africa.