Transportation & Logistics: Streamlining and Securing Commercial Exchanges
Africa is experiencing a sustained demographic growth and a rapid increase in consumption. This dynamic is leading to a constant increase in the volumes of goods and services being imported and exported, primarily via maritime and air transport, with forecasts predicting continued growth in the coming years. The modernisation of logistical infrastructure is crucial for the economic transformation of the continent, competitiveness, industrialisation, and economic integration.
To consolidate the continent’s position in global trade, private operators, African states, and donors are attempting to accelerate the deployment of port, rail, and road infrastructure, along with peri-urban logistical zones, in order to coordinate efforts in providing the continent with more world-class hubs.
What are the strategic levers to further structure logistics in Africa and integrate the continent into global supply chains, while sustainably strengthening intra-African trade? How can port, rail, and road infrastructures be developed and modernised in a coordinated manner to address the continent’s logistical challenges?
