Countdown Begins For Air Cargo Africa 2017

The global air cargo community will come together at the most awaited trade event ‘Air Cargo Africa 2017’ in Johannesburg, South Africa to discuss ideas that will help the industry to deal with current challenges such as low yields and over capacity. The conference sessions will also bring to the fore variety of much discussed subjects such as e-commerce, technological innovations that will potentially transform the future of the industry. Alongside this, representatives from high yield shippers/exporters are also set to take centre stage at the Air Shippers’ Forum and Pharma Shippers’ Forum.

The fourth edition of exhibition cum conference ‘AIR CARGO AFRICA’, themed ‘Airfreight in Africa - Building tomorrow’s market today’ will witness participation from the global air cargo community at large to explore and tap the enormous potential within the emerging markets of African continent.

The event, organised by the STAT Media Group, will be held from February 21-23 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South African Airways Cargo is contributing to the event as a key sponsor for the third time. “We are excited once again to enter into a partnership with STAT Trade Times after the success of the previous conferences and exhibitions. We look forward to making a contribution to a discussion focussing on Africa’s economic growth prospects,” said Tleli Makhetha, general manager, South African Airways Cargo.

“The event plays an important role in the development of airfreight in Africa. The interaction between the various role players helps to highlight opportunities that are available and how each one can make a contribution to the growth of the industry. As a major role player in the region we are duty bound to make sure that we make a significant contribution,” adds Makhetha.