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... omnium rerum receptaculum est; huc rectus ex Africa cursus...

huc...Africa: In this sentence from Livy 26.43.8, Scipio is explaining the crucial geographical and strategic centrality of New Carthage (Carthago Nova) to his troops: huc rectus ex Africa cursus est "To this place is the direct sea-route from Africa" Meaning: New Carthage is the primary port of entry for reinforcements, supply ships, and communications sent straight across the Mediterranean from Carthage in North Africa. haec una inter Pyrenaeum et Gadis statio "This is the single roadstead [or naval base/anchorage] between the Pyrenees and Cadiz (Gades)" Meaning: Along the vast Iberian coastline stretching from the Pyrenees in the north down to Gades (modern Cádiz) in the far southwest, New Carthage offers the only fully sheltered, deep-water harbour (statio) capable of supporting a major fleet and military supply hub. hinc omni Hispaniae imminet Africa "From here Africa looms over [threatens/dominates] all of Spain" Meaning: By holding New Carthage, the Carthaginians can exert power over the entire Iberian peninsula (omni Hispaniae is a dative governed by imminet). Conversely, by seizing it, Rome cuts Carthage's lifeline to Spain, turning the strategic table completely in Rome's favor.