Logistics Update Africa - November - December 2019

In this issue

In the November-December issue of Logistics Update Africa, our cover story by Blessy Chettiar explains how logistics startups riding high on the back of technological support are building solutions to identify and bridge gaps in the supply chain.

Our Special Report by Libin Chacko Kurian highlights drones to be the future of African e-commerce, but not in the near future.

The Trade Report by Surya Kannoth explains the trade tensions between the US and China which has taken a toll on global air cargo growth, but the only sector that has seen a silver lining is the perishable or special cargo space.

Focus by Shalini Nair talks about a memorable year for Air Mauritius from adding new fleet to hosting the 51st AFRAA AGA, and the airline’s bid to position the country as a hub for Asia- Africa trade.

Read our Event Report on FLA & PLA held in Nairobi, which discussed sustainability and the need for collaboration.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

Spring In The Step For Africa's E-Logistics Startups

A steady flow of big-ticket investments is ensuring the wave of digitisation in Africa is more than a passing one. Logistics startups riding high on the back of technological support are building solutions to identify and bridge gaps in the supply chain. The challenges for these startups go beyond mere lack of infrastructure, and the inflow of capital is making sure their eyes are on the goal of making logistics accessible, Blessy Chettiar reports.

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History Is Playing It Differently For Africa

Drones are the future of African e-commerce, but not in the near future. E-commerce players want necessary regulations and economically viable technology ready, Libin Chacko Kurian reports.

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African Air Cargo Market Bucks Global Trend

Ongoing trade tensions between the US and China has taken a toll on global air cargo growth, but the only sector that has seen a silver lining during these troubled times is the perishable or special cargo space. It is no surprise then that the African air cargo market, which accounts for a majority of perishables exports, has been bucking the trend. The continent is also on the cusp of a digital transformation and is making major strides in infrastructural growth and liberalisation, which is set to take the African air freight sector to greater heights, Surya Kannoth reports.

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Mauritius - A Future Hub For East & South Africa

Air Mauritius turned 50 in 2017, and is going strong in the troubled African aviation sector. As 2019 records a memorable year for the flag carrier of Mauritius, from adding new fleet to hosting the 51st AFRAA AGA, the airline is in a bid to position the country as a hub for Asia- Africa trade, Shalini Nair reports.

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Closer Collaboration Better Infrastructure Smarter Technology - A Must For A Sustainable Future

Sustainability and need for collaboration dominated the narrative of the latest editions of the Flower & Perishable Logistics Africa conferences in Nairobi, Kenya. Speakers and attendees deliberated on importance of infrastructure development, exploring new markets, and looking beyond the traditional avenues.

7 mins

Fedex Picks Or Tambo Airport For Its Maiden Cargo Flight In Africa

Setting its goal to boost air cargo volumes, OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg has welcomed FedEx to operate its dedicated cargo flight B777 weekly.

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Logistics Update Africa Magazine Description:

Logistics Update Africa (LUA) is a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to logistics and transport industry of Africa. The magazine is rich in features highlighting Africa’s enormous potential. The various sectors carried are Road, Air, Rail and Shipping. LUA is Africa’s only logistics publication and caters to readers from all over the world.