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Drones Take Centre Stage In Parcel Delivery

As accessibility continues to remain a major constraint for the logistics sector in Africa especially for the last mile delivery, drones have come as life saver for the industry. Drones bring to the continent the most unbelievable benefit of technology which is speedy delivery, initially for humanitarian purposes. Eventually, commercial drone delivery will revolutionise the logistics sector by providing low-cost solutions in sectors such as eCommerce; oil, gas and mining; infrastructure utilities; boarder control and security.

Collaborate And Innovate

The 48th African Airlines Association annual general assembly held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, called African airlines to collaborate and innovate to face the current challenges in the aviation industry.

Tema Port On Expansion Mode

What was once a fishing village has now transformed into the port of Tema Ghana’s largest, busiest and most important port, which accounts for 80 percent of the nation’s trade. And, like many ports on the continent, this one too is headed for a mega overhaul that will enhance the port’s competitiveness as a leading maritime hub in West Africa. 

Steering E-Commerce With Better Logistics

While the African continent has enormous opportunities for online retailers, there are still a number of hurdles that hinder economic growth. However, recent capital injections by multinational companies into Nigeria’s e-commerce scene and infrastructure are clear signs that prospects in this sector are improving.

Bruce The Creative Maverick

He is a rock legend and the frontman of Iron Maiden, one of the biggest music bands on the planet. He is one of world’s most storied musicians. He is a pilot, an aviation entrepreneur, a beer brewer, motivational speaker, film scriptwriter, twice-published novelist, radio presenter, TV actor and a world-class fencer. His company Cardiff Aviation has been contracted by the government of Djibouti to revive the East African nation’s flag carrier. Bruce Dickinson, in an exclusive interview with Logistics Update Africa, speaks to Reji John, about his passion for aviation, the plans to revitalize the once-liquidated Air Djibouti and being creative as a multifaceted person.

Capitalising on Perishables Trade

There are opportunities galore for logistics providers to enter the refrigerated transportation market in africa given that the continent needs better perishable supply chain services and “farm-to-fork” integration.

Nigeria's Next Big Thing

Restructuring of the transport infrastructure and increased public and private investment into this sector is crucial for Nigeria's economic prosperity. Roy ezze finds that such a scenario will pave the way for an improved multimodal transport system enabling a seamless interconnection across modes of transport.