Logistics Update Africa - May 10, 2016

In the May-June issue of Logistics Update Africa, Deeba Kazi brings the focus on Africa’s need to create robust supply chain in order to deliver sustainable healthcare solution, regardless of the financial or political environment.

Our special report explores technological developments and innovations changing the face of Africa’s logistics. We also have another report that talks about the innovative technological and social trends shaping the future of logistics.

In an interview, Tleli Makhetha, General Manager of South African Airways Cargo and Giuseppe Tarantini, Regional General Manager Cargo Europe, talk about the need to capitalise on customers’ demand in order to remain competitive in the markets they operate.

Our report calls attention to the various topics discussed at World Cargo Symposium organised by the International Air Transport Association this year.

Our regional report on West Africa highlights factors that have far reaching impact on West African economies particularly Nigeria, a country heavily dependent on its petroleum exports.

Furthermore, our Port focus talks about the Port of Djibouti’s proposed plans for major infrastructure projects in order to strengthen Djibouti’s position as a regional hub for transport and logistics services.

We also provide an update on the recent rescue airlift of 33 lions from Lima in Peru to Johannesburg by MD-11 freighter.

Also, do not miss out the brief news updates from the aviation, shipping, logistics and rail sector.