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15Oct

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Energy

URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO MITIGATE ENERGY BLACKOUT THREAT TO FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE IN AFRICA

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is calling for urgent policy action to allow temperature-controlled logistics operators in Africa to boost food supply chain resilience in preparation for future energy blackouts and load-shedding. The call comes as GCCA Africa publishes a new report which shows the adverse effects of blackouts and load-shedding on the temperature-controlled storage and transportation operations which are critical to food and pharmaceutical supply chains. The report, ‘Strengthening Cold Chain Resilience Amid Rolling Energy Blackouts aka Load-shedding’, was commissioned by the Advisory Committee of the Global Cold Chain Alliance Africa, and conducted by Tutwa Consulting Group. The report shows that the resilience of the cold chain is threatened by energy challenges su...

30Jun

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Events, Kenya News

Business Event in Nairobi: Africa Logistics Network and Airfreight Logistics Network for Africa

The 9th annual meeting of Africa Logistics Network (ALN) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from the 8th to the 11th of October 2023. Again, a combined meeting together with ALNA, Airfreight Logistics Network for Africa, the sister network of ALN arrived at its 2nd in-person meeting. The growth of the networks has been impressive in the last years: ALN counts 220 members, 80 of them in Africa and 140 in the other Continents. 100% of Africa is covered with at least one member. “My father and I founded ALN because we wanted to be stronger in Africa with our Freight Forwarding company – says Marcello Saponaro, Chairman of Africa Logistics Network-. Not to have yet another "network". The goal was to have the best network of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Africa, to support our company, a...

Innovation and investment: Key to the growth of the African transport and logistics sectors

6May

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South Africa News

Innovation and investment: Key to the growth of the African transport and logistics sectors

Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo to address key challenges, opportunities and solutions for the improvement of ports, rails and roads in Africa The transport industry in Africa has evolved in recent years due to advancements in technology, changes in trade patterns, and through the emergence of new players in the market. Whilst the industry still faces challenges – infrastructure deficiences, insufficient investment, and inadequate regulatory frameworks – transport remains a critical driver of economic growth in Africa, contributing 6.5% to South Africa’s GDP alone in 2022.[1] Addressing the challenges, opportunities and innovative solutions for the transport sector across Africa is this year’s Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo, taking place from 20-22 September 202...

1Dec

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Business, Events, Ghana News

African e-commerce users are expected to exceed 500 million over the next three years

The new event facilitates strategic African trade opportunities With the number of African e-commerce users expected to exceed half a billion over the next three years, there is an increasingly urgent need for sophisticated logistics systems to strengthen and support the continent’s expanding transport infrastructure. The pandemic served as a catalyst for the advancement of the global e-commerce market and has given rise to a number of trends that impact the logistics industry. Not only are consumers demanding quicker delivery times, but the costs of servicing the last mile are increasing, which has retailers and logistics operators working hard to improve and develop their distribution models so that they can cut inefficiencies and keep stock nearer to consumers. [1] It is with the pri...