This edition dives into Africa's aviation and air cargo industries, spotlighting cargo airports, infrastructure, charter demand, animal transportation investments, and safety regulations.
The Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian delves into the regulatory and infrastructural changes shaping African airports' cargo operations. In the Industry Report, Zinal Dedhia explores the evolving cargo charter demand in Africa, identifying key growth drivers amid a dramatic sectoral transition.
Jyothi Shankaran's interview with David Robson of Equitrans unveils investments and specialized efforts by equine shipping companies and airlines to transport horses and live animals.
The Country Report on Nigeria by Roy Ezze shines a spotlight on Nigeria's airport cargo infrastructure and airfreight export. Ezze also wrote a feature on how Nigeria’s aviation regulator upholds safety and notes why it is non-negotiable but willing to support airlines to get out of the woods.
Lastly, don't miss the Event Report covering GPLS 2023.


The Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian highlights the pivotal role of logistics in shaping Africa's competitiveness in the global market for flowers, perishables, and agricultural products, highlighting how strengthening the supply chain ecosystem can unlock strategic advantages for the continent.

We have a Special Feature by Rajarshi Chatterjee that puts the spotlight on the journey of women entrepreneurs in Kenya's floriculture industry.

Feature story Parijat Sourabh emphasises the role of women in the logistics sector in Africa and how women are breaking barriers and bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the table.

We also have an Industry Report written by Nehal Gautam that delves into the transformative journey of logistics in Africa, where despite substantial infrastructure limitations hindering its progress, the continent is emerging as an economic powerhouse.


The Jan-Feb issue of Logistics Update Africa covers the entire supply chain ecosystem of the continent from the impact of the recent Red Sea crisis to humanitarian cargoes and the technological advancements to Africa’s potential rise to supply chain leadership.  

The Cover Story points out an opportunity for the African continent to emerge as a crucial player in the global supply chains, while the Feature argues that embracing tech is not just an option but a necessity for the continent to overcome the challenges.

The Special Report takes the audience through the world of humanitarian cargo and traces how a skilled humanitarian team works together to bring hope to affected areas. We also have a Focus which reports that near doubling of spot freight rates across lanes and longer sailings due to terror attacks by Houthis have added to the supply chain conundrum. 


The November December 2023 issue of LUA focuses on the shipping mode of logistics with Cover Story talking about how the increasing privatisation of ports and terminals in Africa is opening up opportunities for key infrastructure assets to be smart and digital thereby facilitating increasing trading opportunities for the continent’s small and medium scale enterprises. It is followed by a Special Report on the ocean freight rates exploring the expectations for 2024 and the factors affecting it. Meanwhile, Focus is about the Port Community Systems and its role in revolutionising the port sector by making it efficient and sustainable. 

This issue also features a Country Report on Kenya delving deep into its politics and relations with its landlocked neighbouring countries in finding a balance between infrastructural development and consolidating its position as the gateway to East Africa. We also have an Industry Report on how perishable movements by air are growing amidst challenges while featuring the trends from the lens of Kuehne+Nagel and Etihad Cargo. 

Also, don't forget to read the news section covering aviation, shipping, logistics, and supply chain sectors.


The July-August 2023 issue of Logistics Update Africa leads with the cover story which contends that customer experience(CX) might be the key to solving the continent's e-commerce logistics enigma.

Our industry report finds that while opportunities for the ground-handling sector abound throughout Africa.

The country report on Ethiopia focuses on the nation's recent logistics and air cargo milestones and the way forward.

We have two exclusive interviews in this issue with Emmanuel Chaves, President of Airport Council Africa (ACI) Africa, and Christophe Pinninck, MD, Asaba International Airport.

The 'Focus' feature is a DHL report that finds that Africa is expected to outperform much of the world in trade growth.

Our 'Special Report' looks at Nigeria's turbulent aviation sector under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who took over recently. 

The 'Update' features Air Tanzania's cargo plans with its first Boeing 767-300 freighter.

Natasha Parmanand, MD of FedEx Express Sub-Saharan Africa Operations explores how the logistics industry is adapting to the evolving business in our guest column

Don't miss the latest news updates and developments in our issue.

The May-June 2023 issue of LUA looks at how digital, customer focus can boost cargo revenue management. Jyothi Shankaran's cover story contends that as belly capacity returns, the market will likely become increasingly competitive, and airlines that don’t have robust commercial and revenue management strategy might stand to lose out.

'Spotlight' by Lakshmi Ajay makes a compelling case for how sustainable logistics can be a key conduit for trade in Africa. 

Africa's cold chain market is setting some remarkable trends despite the African pharmaceutical industry facing challenges and risks on many fronts, finds Zinal Dedhia in 'Focus'.

Lakshmi Ajay caught up with Professor Satya Chakravarthy, a faculty at IIT Madras, India, and the founder of The ePlane Company, an electric plane startup that is slated to start flying logistics cargo by 2023-24, for an interview.

Don't miss the latest news updates and developments from aviation, shipping and logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, and the supply chain sector.   

The March April 2023 issue of Logistics Update Africa celebrates International Womens Day with a focus on women leaders in the logistics industry. Air cargo and logistics have traditionally been dominated by men; however, women are breaking down barriers and making significant contributions in a range of professions. 

Country Report on Nigeria notes how economic, systemic, infra challenges have been disrupting Nigeria’s logistics and asks the question will a newly elected govt, a sizable air cargo and retail opportunity, AfCFTA, help change its fortunes?

We also have a Focus on Nigeria and specifically its air cargo industry. Nigerian govt is accelerating its air cargo competitiveness by setting up committees with public and private enterprise leaders to build and operate airports with modern cargo infra. 

In Interview, Rejoice Ndudinachi of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (SMlCA), Owerri discusses her career progress and the thrust and prospects of the Owerri International Cargo Airport. 

With over one billion people, African air space offers huge opportunities. While policies like SAATM are many, what's clearly lacking is implementation. Special Report of this issue asks if govts listening. 

ACI Africa conference held in the Rwandan capital city of Kigali emphasised continued partnerships as the key to Africa’s aviation and economic transformation. Don't miss our Report. 

We also have Review of the recently concluded sixth edition of air cargo Africa.

Logistics Update Africa Jan Feb 2023 Magazine

In the first issue of 2023, Logistics Update Africa’s cover story examines the momentum building up in unlocking the full potential of Africa’s air cargo sector and how air cargo, as a mode of transport, should position itself as a premium mode that offers speed and reliability to shippers. In the focus section we look at how a new generation of African entrepreneurs and technopreneurs are trying to solve the inefficiencies and hurdles in its logistics, by collaborating and leveraging the best from each other. The special report is about how Africa is at a critical juncture to realise its full aviation and air cargo potential against the ratification of the Single African Air Transport Market or SAATM. In this issue we provide a detailed review of Flower and Perishable Logistics Africa conferences held in Kenyan capital Nairobi in November 2022. We also have a report on how sustainability and carbon footprint are becoming important considerations when it comes to packaging for cut flower exports.

Logistics Update Africa – Nov-Dec 2022

 

In the last issue of 2022 we turn our attention to fresh produce and the logistics for them. Lakshmi Ajay, in her cover story, finds out how infrastructure upgrades, collaboration, more air connections, cold storage facilities, government support, and new markets could spell good tidings for the flower and fresh industry of Africa. The special report is about how African flower exporters have found sea freight as a reliable alternative to air to move flowers in controlled atmosphere containers. According to findings in the industry report, sustainability is becoming a key to humanitarian logistics. The country report and interview in this issue are of and from Nigeria. The West African country, the report finds, should become a production-based commercial hub to provide the critical mass of air cargo to feed over 13 cargo airports. Basis Agboarumi, MD of SAHCO, in the interview, says it is time for Nigeria to overcome stunted growth. The focus section argues that to have AfCFTA implemented effectively, there is a lot more that the continent needs to do collectively, including maritime infrastructure of ports and terminals.

This issue of LUA puts the focus on e-commerce activities in the continent and the Cover Story by Lakshmi asks the question, aided by the entry and consolidation of big retail players, a large number of informal retailers in Africa coming online, digital payments, investments, and more purchasing power, will e-commerce logistics in Africa rise to the challenge and unlock the growth potential that has the world and investors taking note?

In her industry report, Zinal Dedhia outlines how Africa’s air cargo industry is getting ready for change. The sector is confronting several challenges that include rising fuel price and poor connectivity. “But given the enormity of opportunities the continent is primed for growth,” she writes.  

The Report by Roy Ezze hopes for a harmonised economic regulation in African air cargo and tries to find out how will AFCAC’s build-up of states’ economic regulation capacity affect the sector.

We also have a Special Report by Lakshmi Ajay that talks about digital transformation and sustainability as the two megatrends of 2021. “However, it was the efficiency and reliability of digital processes and innovations, where human error is reduced and which presented great cost savings and risk reduction for businesses worldwide that seemed to have caught on when it comes to the air cargo sector,” as she puts it.

Roy Ezze also has a Country Report that finds out the worries of cargo experts over challenges to Nigeria’s export, as the African Continental Free Trade Area progresses.

Logistics Update Africa – July-August 2022

Africa continues to offer exceptional opportunities to cargo charter operators despite the challenges perennially associated with the continent. In this cover story we talk to charter operators and brokers to find out how promising the future of Africa’s air cargo market is. The special report is about how Africa will increase its air cargo market share as recovery gears up. We have in focus Warwick Brady, who joined Swissport as its new chief executive, wanting to create a Swissport formula in cargo handling.

Read our interviews with Khangi Khoza, CEO, Swissport South Africa; Abel Alemu, MD - Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services and Catherine Odiase, GM for Zipline in Nigeria.

In our feature we look at how Germany is warming up to Africa for the natural gas needs and how that alliance will impact Africa’s transport infrastructure. We also put the spotlight on Zipline as it opens its on-demand healthcare logistics in the Kaduna state of Nigeria. And we also report on the reasons for the surprisingly controlled ocean freight rates for the Bissau cashew movement to India and Vietnam.

Logistics Update Africa May June 2022 issue
This issue of LUA has the cover story on the course of the Covid-19 vaccination in Africa. With Africa unlikely to reach its target of 70% vaccination by mid-2022, Lakshmi Ajay does a deep dive into some logistical roadblocks hindering the vaccine rollout.  
This time we have two interviews in the magazine as Swissport Kenya's CEO, Racheal Ndegwa speaks about how she handled the ground handling and cargo business in Kenya for Swissport during the pandemic and OnePort 365 CEO and founder Hio Sola-Usidame tells us what lies ahead for his firm as the Nigeria-based digital freight management firm secured $5 million in its seed funding round.
In the Special Report on a whitepaper by Danish carrier Maersk, Jyothi Shankaran writes that challenges are amplified by natural disasters, conflicts, bureaucracy and often problematic transportation infrastructure.
Africa made headlines in 2016, becoming the first country to adopt aerial unmanned health tech by finalising a contract with California-based Zipline. Manjula Nair’s Special Report explores how medical drone deliveries fared on the African skyscape.
Libin Chacko Kurian writes about how postal organisations are transforming into more customer-centric, IT savvy, willing to adapt and ready to collaborate with private companies, as he takes the perspective of the leading African e-commerce marketplace Jumia.
Also, read the latest news from the aviation, shipping, logistics, and supply chain sectors.

Logistics Update Africa March-April 2022 Issue

This issue of LUA has the cover story on Logistical logjams in the world’s biggest free trade area. As Africa’s policy translates to ground reality, sky-high transportation costs, coupled with unorganised regional networks, emerge as the biggest perils in the logistical landscape.  

The Special Report presents African airports as new opportunities for investors. Airport infrastructure across Africa requires a major overhaul as the pandemic exposed the strengths and weaknesses of the industry. 

In our Industry Report stakeholders lean in on how they navigate the tricky path of constantly changing regulations and the menace of rogue producers and shippers.

The Guest Column will give you a glimpse of African e-commerce. Countries across Africa present huge opportunities in e-commerce but businesses must quickly overcome challenges around infrastructure, logistics and financial inclusion to fully realise the potential.

The Report details the digital revolution in African air cargo. With its march towards becoming a mobile-focused economy, the African continent was recently pushed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing e-commerce growth.

 Also read the latest news from aviation, shipping, railways, logistics, and supply chain sectors.

Logistics Update Africa January-February 2022 Issue

This issue of LUA has the Cover Story on flower logistics and explains how the game of moving flowers from Africa to the rest of the world shifted from factors like the climate and peak season to availability of capacity. 

Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy with a Gross Domestic Product of $480 billion, and home to the biggest black population in the world made up of over 200 million people. The Country Report on Nigeria asks the question Will transportation hamper Nigeria’s performance, as AfCFTA takes root? 

In the Interview, Nicole "Nikki" Clifton of The UPS Foundation  talks about how UPS facilitated the equitable distribution of Covid vaccines and what its plans are to advance more equitable vaccine distribution to remote locations in Africa, South America and Asia.

Kenya Airways introduced a new subsidiary in 2021 and it is all set for commercial drone operations. The Special Report digs deep into the airline industry’s intentions on the new technology for small cargo deliveries that is quick, easy to handle and sustainable for short distances. 

Also read the latest news from aviation, shipping, railways, logistics, and supply chain sectors.

LUA November December 2021 Issue
This issue of Logistics Update Africa details the role of air cargo in moving humanitarian aid to the continent in its Cover Story. In Dialogues, we speak to some of the leaders in the cargo drone industry to understand how they have been an ally to Africa's humanitarian logistics & relief work.  
We have a Regional report on the revival of West African aviation noting that the years 2020 and 2021 have been loaded with economic losses, demand-supply mismatch, pandemic challenges and more. 
Focus talks about the quick recovery of trade between China and Africa after the pandemic induced lockdowns and how logistics firms observe the nuances of this economic relationship. In the Interview, Marcello Saponaro, chairman of Africa Logistics Network, speaks about the future of ALN and the importance of the African continent in global trade and commerce.
The Special Report features the logistics and supply chain MBA or Masters which is gaining traction thanks to the success stories of Amazon, Starbucks, IKEA, Walmart, Target who have been riding on the backs of their efficient logistics and supply chain operations in the last two decades.

In the September – October issue, our Cover Story by Zinal Dedhia shares how innovations, strategic partnerships and industry-wide collaborations have helped Africa’s perishable export to pick-up rapidly and this revival is supported by a carefully orchestrated return of air cargo capacity.

In the Focus section, Jyothi Shankaran explains that the driving force for African exports now is the AfCFTA, and the launch of the World Logistics Passport.

In the Special Report, Shalini Nair talks about the standardisation in packaging solutions, which is the hallmark of the supply chain ensuring a longer shelf life of perishables.

Read our Interview with Etihad Aviation Group’s SVP for sales and cargo, Martin Drew, who talks about capacity expansion and strengthening the partnership network.

In his Report, Libin Chacko Kurian says how the pandemic has encouraged growers and exporters to rewire their business by diversifying both the transport modes as well as target markets.

Don’t miss news roundups from the air cargo, shipping, and logistics sectors.

In the July - August issue, our Cover Story by Surya Kannoth explains that to cater to the demand following the increasing surge in ecommerce, both logistics and ecommerce providers are tapping new opportunities for high quality Grade A warehouses, logistics parks, clearing and distribution centres in key markets across the continent.

Our Industry Report by Shalini Nair talks about major shipping companies starting routes to/from Africa to South America, Asia and India, projecting a positive outlook for the ocean trade, which has stayed afloat for quite some time.

In the Special Report, Libin Chacko Kurian talks about the French shipping giant, CMA CGM, how it is pushing hard to increase its logistics capabilities in the continent as it visualises Africa as a potential production hub. 

Don’t miss news roundups from the air cargo, shipping, and logistics sectors.

In the May - June issue, our Cover Story by Surya Kannoth explains how consumers across African countries are increasingly going digital spurring the demand for ecommerce.

Our Focus section by Shalini Nair talks on adoption of technology during the pandemic for seamless trade, and how digital platforms are becoming an important module for facilitating an uninterrupted supply chain.

Read our interviews by Shalini Nair with Amadou Diallo, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa; Mark Mwangi, CEO and founder of Amitruck; and Nikhil Goel, CEO of Gokada.

In the Country Report, Libin Chacko Kurian explains the much-needed diversification and shift to export orientation for Nigerian economy which could be a real game-changer for logistics in West Africa.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo and drone sectors.

In the March - April issue, our Cover Story by Surya Kannoth explains that with the peak season for flower and perishables exports and the movement of Covid-19 vaccines gaining ground, the regional cargo carriers are seeing new charter opportunities.

Our Focus section by Shalini Nair talks about how stakeholders are investing in the right cold chain infrastructure and riding the wave of change with digitalisation.

Report by Nascimento Pinto talks about KQ Cargo’s repurposed B787 Dreamliners and its plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine.

In the Special Report, Libin Chacko Kurian explains about KAA’s cargo plans and building partnerships with stakeholders in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Read our interview with Dr Vijai Maini of Surgipharm on preparing for Covid-19 vaccine distribution in Kenya.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the January - February issue of Logistics Update Africa, our Cover Story by Surya Kannoth explains how Africa has faced many humanitarian crises in the past and there are learnings from those crises that can be drawn to ease the vaccine distribution for Covid-19.
In our Industry Report, Nascimento Pinto delves deep into Africa’s flower industry, whether there will be enough air freight capacity in 2021 to carry the flowers from the continent to Europe.
In another Report, Libin Chacko Kurian writes on drones becoming a significant tool for African nations to move their Covid-19 vaccines for the population in the remotest locations.
Our Focus highlights Astral Aviation’s plans to add a second B767-200F in the middle of the year in addition to  B757-200F, B727F and BAE ATP which are joining the fleet in 2021.
The Special Report by Roy Ezze talks about how Africa will optimise its under-exploited air cargo industry.
Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the November- December issue of Logistics Update Africa, our Cover Story by Shalini Nair explains that in response to the pandemic, airlines, non-profit organisations, among others are working together to identify potential hurdles for delivery of vaccines across Africa, once it is out.
Read the Interview of Oscar de Bok, board member of DPDHL Group and global CEO, DHL Supply Chain sharing his insight with Shalini Nair on the challenges to delivering Covid-19 vaccines in a shortest possible time.
In the Industry Report, Surya Kannoth explains even as the pandemic has stifled economies worldwide, it has also led to governments adopting measures to make use of drones and data to improve health supply chains and open up new perspectives within Africa.
Our Guest Column by Jeroen van der Hulst of FlowerWatch offers three ways to turn the threat on global flower supply chains and their air freight capacity into an opportunity.
In the Country Report, Libin Chacko Kurian talks about Angola’s capability to become a logistics hub due to the presence of mineral-rich landlocked countries around it.
Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the September - October issue of Logistics Update Africa, our Cover Story by Shalini Nair explains how horticulture stakeholders are building packaging solutions, and adding freight capacity to meet the growing demand for the upcoming peak season.

In the Focus section, Reji John highlights how Qatar Airways Cargo has raised the bar for itself and for the industry by launching ‘We Qare’, a CSR activity.

Our Special Report by Libin Chacko Kurian talks about the multimodal transportation as the logistics strategy for African recovery.

Read the Interview of Olaniyi Adigun, chairman, AGHAN, and executive director, sales and marketing of SAHCO Lagos, on new hopes in Nigeria’s ground handling industry and solution to lingering challenges.

Our Review section by Nascimento Pinto delves into the discussion held at the first ever cargo drone virtual summit organised by the STAT Media Group publications.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the current issue of Logistics Update Africa we bring you a cover story on how since 2013 there has been a flow of investment into the logistics sector around the world particularly in the start-up logistics ecosystem which aims to bring in operational and cost efficiencies to a sector that is known to be perennially inefficient.
We bring you two reports. The first one on how drones are increasingly being deployed for cargo deliveries particularly for healthcare and humanitarian logistics sectors. This particularly true of countries in the African continent. The second one is about how the logistics sector is preparing itself to build capacity and distribution capabilities for the Covid-19 vaccine that is being developed around the world. 
In the guest column in this issue Andrea Guber of IATA writes about how not to compromise quality of vaccine delivery in times of crises even though there may be several operational emergency challenges.
We bring you an interview with Chaminda Gunasekera, senior director – air freight and ecommerce, Asia and MENA, SEKO Logistics, who speaks about the logistics landscape in Africa in the wake of the current crisis.
The country report in this issue is on Ghana, the West African country that is attracting investment in the transport and logistics sector.

In the May - June issue of Logistics Update Africa, our cover story by Surya Kannoth explains that the pandemic has highlighted not only the importance of e-commerce logistics in general, but also several vulnerabilities in the supply chain.

Read the interviews of Nabil Sultan, Emirates divisional senior vice president, cargo; Guillaume Halleux, chief officer cargo, Qatar Airways; and Glyn Hughes, global head of cargo for IATA.

Our Special Report by Shalini Nair speaks how the African ocean imports are able to reduce the deficiencies in the global trading system exposed by Covid-19 by adopting digitalisation.

In our Country Report, Prasad Badgujar reports that as markets around the world are cautiously resuming operations, Nigeria is thriving to retain its trade partners with a threat of extended lockdowns and not opening up the economy in time to the world.

In the January - February issue of Logistics Update Africa, our cover story by Libin Chacko Kurian explains African countries coming together to open its market for each other and building logistics capabilities together.

Read our Guest Columns by Andrew Fassnidge, the founder of Africa Tech Summit on investment in infrastructure and technology into the mobility space; and Rich Weissman of Rich Weissman & Associates on logistics and fulfilment underpinning any successful supply chain management processes.

Our Country Report by Shalini Nair explains South African logistics stakeholders’ broadening their horizons to uplift the trading environment.

Focus by Surya Kannoth features Turkish Cargo’s target to become one of the top five brands in the air cargo industry by 2023, marking the centennial of Turkey’s foundation.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the November-December issue of Logistics Update Africa, our cover story by Blessy Chettiar explains how logistics startups riding high on the back of technological support are building solutions to identify and bridge gaps in the supply chain.

Our Special Report by Libin Chacko Kurian highlights drones to be the future of African e-commerce, but not in the near future.

The Trade Report by Surya Kannoth explains the trade tensions between the US and China which has taken a toll on global air cargo growth, but the only sector that has seen a silver lining is the perishable or special cargo space.

Focus by Shalini Nair talks about a memorable year for Air Mauritius from adding new fleet to hosting the 51st AFRAA AGA, and the airline’s bid to position the country as a hub for Asia- Africa trade.

Read our Event Report on FLA & PLA held in Nairobi, which discussed sustainability and the need for collaboration.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the September-October issue of Logistics Update Africa, our Cover Story by Surya Kannoth highlights that while the push towards digitalisation continues, it is equally critical to remain sustainable.

Our Focus section by Blessy Chettiar observes that adopting technologies like APIs has become crucial for supply chain management stakeholders to deliver value to their customers.

The Guest Column by Zuzanna Kosowska-Stamirowska, CEO, NavAlgo, explains how data acquisition and algorithm design will make the AI revolution work.

Another Guest Column by Crystal Lassiter from UPS details on the top five global megatrends driving sustainable logistics.

The Special Report by Blessy Chettiar focuses on logistics service providers’ responsibility to employ technology to reduce wastage in the handling of perishables.

Read our Interview with Obi Ozor, Kobo360, which highlights on building blockchain-enabled G-LOS and the company’s plan to enter 10 new markets by 2020.

Our Special Report by Shalini Nair explains Astral Aerial’s initiatives on the crop-spraying drone for Kenyan agricultural market and the vision to build a drone port in Kenya.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the July-August issue of Logistics Update Africa, the cover story by Surya Kannoth takes a hard look at the cold facts about Africa’s export of perishables and how underdeveloped transport and logistics infrastructure causes significant damage to export volume and value.  The story identifies new partnership with stakeholders and technology as key drives of change. The special report by Shalini Nair provides an update on the Australian government’s new import regulations on flowers from Kenya and other African countries. This is one among the many old and new challenges African flower exporters deal with and the solution lies in building partnership between industry and government to set up fumigation facilities and other infrastructure within export countries to address global regulatory requirements. In this issue we bring our focus on Qatar Airways Cargo which has been doing phenomenally well and inching closer to become the world’s top cargo carrier. The story also looks at the way the crucial role the cargo division of Qatar Airways played in Qatar’s journey from dependency to self-sufficiency in the on-going economic and diplomatic embargo. In our interviews this issue we bring Jonny Andersen, the managing director and chief executive officer of Kenya Airports Authority and Johan Truter, chief executive officer (Africa Regions) for Imperial Logistics.

In the May-June issue of Logistics Update Africa, our Cover Story by Surya Kannoth explains on how African ecommerce players must channelise their energies on cracking the last mile challenge.

The Special Report by Nahida Jafferi observes that while improving hinterland connectivity and port capacity, there is a growing need to propel the region’s containerised trade.

Our Focus section by Shalini Nair, talks on Turkish Cargo’s new hub to address the needs of the market and plans to operate direct flights to 150 destinations by 2023.

The Guest Column is written by humanitarian relief workers Isheeta Sumra, Ikenna Ugwu and Tomson Phiri from UN WFP and UNHAS on the twin-turboprop engine Casa C-295H that flew relief materials to the victims of Cyclone Idai.

Read our Interview with Emmanuel Chaves, chairperson and board CEO of Airport Company Mozambique on his plans to develop airports and air cargo in the region.

Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

In the March-April edition of Logistics Update Africa, our Cover Story by Nahida Jafferi speaks on the surging demand for grade-A warehouses in Africa driven by manufacturing companies, pharma, FMCG, etc.
The Special Report by Shalini Nair on booming US-Africa trade opportunities and how the logistics sector is tapping the potential to build its capacity.
On the other hand, Shreya Bhattacharya in the Country Report highlights that even though Kenya’s transport network is fair, it still needs improvement if the country is to measure up to its peers globally in the low-middle income category.
Read on what Vuyani Jarana, CEO, South African Airways speaks on restructuring the airline to bring it into books of profit.
Get hooked on to our Air Cargo Africa conference and exhibition review and STAT Awards received by the best in the aviation industry.
Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport, and tourism sectors.

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3. En ningún caso Magzter.com o cualquier persona o entidad o tercero involucrado en la creación, producción y distribución del contenido en el sitio web y la aplicación será responsable por contrato o legalmente por cualquier daño, incluidos, entre otros, directos, indirectos, incidentales, especiales y consecuentes incurridos por usted durante o al usar Magzter.com. Al registrarse en el sitio web o descargar la aplicación, acepta que las disposiciones mencionadas en esta sección se aplicarán a todo uso y contenido del sitio web y la aplicación.

3. Sin el permiso previo por escrito o autorizado de Magzter, no debe modificar, copiar, distribuir ni vender ningún contenido obtenido de Magzter, ya que todo lo publicado aquí es propiedad exclusiva de Magzter o sus licenciantes. Dado que dicho uso no autorizado también puede violar las leyes aplicables, incluidas las leyes de derechos de autor y marcas registradas, Magzter las prohíbe estrictamente y cancelará su acceso y su cuenta si se prueba o detecta dicha actividad ilegal. También debe ser responsable de los daños causados por estas actividades no autorizadas. Salvo que lo permita el propietario legítimo de la Publicación, usted reconoce que no adquiere ningún derecho de propiedad al descargar las Publicaciones a las que accede a través del Servicio. Salvo que lo exija explícitamente la ley de derechos de autor o lo permitan las características del Servicio, no puede modificar, aplicar ingeniería inversa, publicar, transmitir, exhibir, participar en la transferencia o venta, crear obras derivadas de, o de ninguna manera explotar comercialmente o proporcionar a un tercero el contenido de la Aplicación, las Publicaciones o cualquier parte de ellas sin el permiso expreso de Magzter y el propietario de dicho contenido. No le otorgamos ninguna licencia, expresa o implícita, de la propiedad intelectual de Magzter o de los licenciantes de Magzter.

5. Usted reconoce específicamente que Magzter.com no es responsable de ningún tipo de conducta difamatoria, ofensiva o ilegal de otros usuarios o terceros o su contenido y que el riesgo de lesión por lo anterior recae completamente en usted.

8. Magzter se reserva todos los derechos de monitorear el contenido publicado e ingresado por usted con el fin de determinar si cumple con estos términos y condiciones y otras reglas operativas determinadas por Magzter. Magzter tiene derecho a tomar decisiones sobre los contenidos y eliminarlos a su propia voluntad.

9. Magzter es un distribuidor y NO un editor de las Publicaciones, por lo que Magzter no tiene control editorial sobre el contenido, incluidas opiniones, consejos, declaraciones, servicios, ofertas, etc., que se representa en las revistas. Por lo tanto, Magzter no asumirá responsabilidad por la exactitud o confiabilidad de cualquier información o hecho proporcionado en el mismo o que esté disponible a través del servicio, por cualquier persona que no sea empleados autorizados de Magzter que estén actuando en sus capacidades oficiales. En consecuencia, no tenemos control editorial sobre las Publicaciones. Cualquier opinión, consejo, declaración, servicio, oferta u otra información o contenido expresado o puesto a disposición por terceros, incluidos los realizados en las Publicaciones ofrecidas por el Servicio, son de los respectivos autores o editores y no de Magzter. Magzter no será responsable de ninguna pérdida o daño causado por su confianza en la información obtenida a través del Servicio o de las Publicaciones. El Servicio puede contener enlaces a otros sitios de Internet y recursos de terceros y Magzter no asume ninguna responsabilidad por las comunicaciones o materiales disponibles en dichos sitios vinculados. Estos enlaces se proporcionan únicamente para su comodidad. Usted es el único responsable de comprender los términos y condiciones que puedan aplicarse cuando visita o realiza un pedido a través de un sitio de terceros.

El acceso, la navegación y el uso del sitio web de Magzter, los servicios de Internet y las aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles ('Aplicación') están sujetos a los siguientes Términos y condiciones ('Términos'). Por favor, lea estos Términos detenidamente. Crear una cuenta con Magzter ('nosotros', 'nosotros') o usar cualquier servicio o aplicación de Magzter o relacionado con Magzter significará que ha leído, entendido y acepta estar sujeto a estos Términos y cumplir con todas las leyes aplicables y reglamentos Estos Términos constituyen un acuerdo vinculante entre usted y Magzter Inc. y sus afiliados. Si no está de acuerdo con estos Términos, no puede usar el Servicio. ESTOS TÉRMINOS CONTIENEN RENUNCIAS DE GARANTÍA Y OTRAS DISPOSICIONES QUE LIMITAN LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE MAGZTER, POR LO QUE POR FAVOR LEA ESTOS TÉRMINOS EN SU TOTALIDAD. Magzter se reserva el derecho de cancelar inmediatamente su acceso al sitio web, servicio o aplicación relacionada con Magzter, si no cumple con este acuerdo. El sitio web de Magzter, los servicios de Internet y las aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles constituyen colectivamente el 'Servicio'. Este Servicio es propiedad y está operado por Magzter Inc. El Servicio incluye el sitio web www.magzter.com y la aplicación que le brinda la capacidad de ordenar, suscribirse y recibir la entrega de varias revistas, libros, noticias y contenido relacionado con revistas y publicaciones. (conocidos colectivamente como 'Publicaciones') y recibir estas versiones digitales de las Publicaciones.

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Girish Ramdas es cofundador y director ejecutivo de Magzter, una empresa nueva con sede en Nueva York que ha estado causando sensación en el negocio editorial digital mundial. Magzter ha superado los 80 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 de más de 150 países con miles de revistas, periódicos y libros de más de 4500 editoriales de todo el mundo. Tiene más de 25 años de experiencia en publicación multiplataforma, incluido el desarrollo web, móvil y impreso. Durante este período, cofundó y dirigió tres exitosas empresas emergentes. Ha permitido que las empresas de revistas se vuelvan digitales y las ayuda a monetizar su contenido en todo el mundo digital. La profunda experiencia de Girish en la industria en ecosistemas en línea, móviles y editoriales lo ha convertido en un experto en adquisición, mercadeo y monetización de contenido digital en plataformas a nivel mundial.

 En caso de que encuentre algún contenido objetable en nuestra plataforma, hemos implementado una política de reparación de quejas para abordar sus inquietudes.

Magzter Inc. (”Compañía” , ”nosotros” , ”nos”  o ”nuestro” ) sabe que le importa cómo se usa y comparte su información personal.Lea la siguiente política de privacidad(la ”Política” ) para obtener más información sobre nuestras prácticas de privacidad.Al visitar cualquiera de los sitios web operados por la Compañía y cualquiera de sus subdominios, o al usar cualquiera de nuestras aplicaciones móviles y otros métodos de distribución de contenido(colectivamente, el ”Servicio” ), usted reconoce que acepta las prácticas y políticas descritas.en esta Política, y usted acepta que recopilaremos, usaremos y compartiremos su información de las siguientes maneras.

Magzter Inc. es el puesto de periódicos digital multiplataforma de autoservicio más grande y de más rápido crecimiento del mundo con más de 80 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 y miles de revistas y periódicos en más de 40 categorías y más de 60 idiomas. Con sede en Nueva York, Magzter tiene presencia local en Ámsterdam, Londres, Ciudad de México, Chennai, Mumbai, Nueva Delhi, Bangalore, Singapur y pronto se expandirá a otros países. Fundada por los empresarios globales, Girish Ramdas y Vijay Radhakrishnan en junio de 2011, Magzter permite a los editores de revistas y periódicos de todo el mundo crear y entregar ediciones digitales de sus títulos a los consumidores globales.

 Magzter se compromete a proporcionar una plataforma segura para nuestros usuarios. Tenga en cuenta que Magzter es simplemente una plataforma para que los editores distribuyan su contenido. No controlamos ni respaldamos el contenido publicado en nuestra plataforma. No podemos responsabilizarnos por las acciones de nuestros editores o su contenido.

Magzter no es responsable de indemnizar a ninguna parte que haya sufrido daños o incurrido en costos debido a cualquier contenido, o parte del contenido, que viole sus derechos. Magzter no es responsable de enfrentar ninguna acción legal en un tribunal civil por cualquier violación de derechos causada por cualquier contenido, o parte del contenido, que infrinja los derechos de un tercero.

Magzter ofrece el servicio de suscripción ”All- You - Can - Read”  más grande del mundo llamado Magzter GOLD, que brinda a los lectores digitales acceso ilimitado a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos por un precio de suscripción mensual.Magzter también tiene la mayor cantidad de historias en el mundo con su innovadora función ezRead 2.0 para sus aplicaciones, que permite a los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes y dispositivos móviles de pantalla pequeña disfrutar el contenido de la revista de la manera en que debe disfrutarse, con el texto del artículo que es fácil de leer y se acompaña de impresionantes videos y fotografías de alta resolución.

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 Antes de Magzter, fue presidente de Dot Com Infoway (DCI) y Galatta Media. Sus funciones incluían marketing estratégico, desarrollo de asociaciones y monetización de contenido a nivel mundial. DCI creció de un pequeño equipo de 3 en 2000 a 300 en 2011 y se ocupaba del desarrollo web, de software y de aplicaciones para clientes de todo el mundo.

Desde que iniciamos, Magzter ha estado comprometida para asociarse con organizaciones globales para brindar la mayor tecnología y servicio de puesto de revistas posible a nuestros clientes. Si estás buscando ofrecer suscripciones a revistas a tu base de datos de clientes o si solo quieres aprender más, Magzter está comprometida a ayudar al crecimiento de tu empresa. Para obtener más información, llena el siguiente cuestionario:

 La DMCA nos permite restaurar el contenido eliminado si la parte que presentó el Aviso de DMCA original no presenta una acción judicial en su contra dentro de los diez días hábiles posteriores a la recepción de la copia de su Contraaviso.

Esta Política cubre el tratamiento de la Compañía de la información de identificación personal(”Información personal”) y otra información sobre usted y su computadora o dispositivo que la Compañía recopila cuando accede al Servicio.Podemos recopilar Información personal de usted, como se explica con más detalle a continuación, y usamos esta Información personal internamente en relación con nuestros Servicios, incluso para personalizar, proporcionar y mejorar nuestros productos, servicios, contenido y publicidad, y para permitirle para configurar una cuenta y un perfil de usuario, para contactarlo, para cumplir con sus solicitudes de ciertos productos y servicios, y para analizar cómo usa los Servicios.En ciertos casos, también podemos compartir cierta información personal con terceros, pero solo como se describe en el punto 4.

Este título está incluido con su suscripción Magzter GOLD

 Para analizar la calidad del contenido y proporcionar comentarios apropiados a los editores.

 Hemos designado un oficial de quejas para abordar cualquier queja relacionada con contenido objetable.

 Solicitamos que cualquier queja relacionada con contenido objetable se envíe al Oficial de quejas por correo electrónico a la dirección de correo electrónico mencionada anteriormente. También le solicitamos que proporcione los siguientes detalles al presentar una queja

y la Aplicación que le brinda la capacidad de ordenar, suscribirse y recibir la entrega de varias revistas, libros, noticias y contenido relacionado con revistas y publicaciones (conocidos colectivamente como "Publicaciones") y recibir estas versiones digitales de las Publicaciones

C.También recopilamos información asociada con su uso de la aplicación para hacer recomendaciones personalizadas.Si nos proporciona las credenciales de su cuenta de terceros, comprende que parte del contenido o la información de esas cuentas(”Información de la cuenta de terceros”) se puede transmitir a su cuenta con nosotros si autoriza dichas transmisiones, y esa cuenta de terceros La información transmitida al Servicio está cubierta por esta Política.

 F. La información personal que recopilamos nos permite responder a sus solicitudes, mejorar nuestros productos y servicios, personalizar la publicidad y el contenido que ve y comunicarnos con usted sobre nuevos productos.

es el puesto de periódicos digital multiplataforma de autoservicio más grande y de más rápido crecimiento del mundo con más de 85 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 y miles de revistas y periódicos en más de 40 categorías y más de 60 idiomas. Con sede en Nueva York, Magzter tiene presencia local en Ámsterdam, Londres, Ciudad de México, Chennai, Mumbai, Nueva Delhi, Bangalore, Singapur y pronto se expandirá a otros países. Fundada por los empresarios globales, Girish Ramdas y Vijay Radhakrishnan en junio de 2011, Magzter permite a los editores de revistas y periódicos de todo el mundo crear y entregar ediciones digitales de sus títulos a los consumidores globales.

 norte. También utilizaremos la información de uso para garantizar que los usuarios cumplan con nuestros Términos de uso. Por ejemplo, la información de uso de un usuario nos ayudará a confirmar que un usuario solo descarga una revista u otro contenido un número permitido de veces o en un número permitido de dispositivos.

 que brinda a los lectores digitales acceso ilimitado a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos por un precio de suscripción mensual. Magzter también tiene la mayor cantidad de historias en el mundo con su innovadora función ezRead 2.0 para sus aplicaciones, que permite a los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes y dispositivos móviles de pantalla pequeña disfrutar el contenido de la revista de la manera en que debe disfrutarse, con el texto del artículo que es fácil de leer y se acompaña de impresionantes videos y fotografías de alta resolución.

Logistics Update Africa - September - October 2023

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