Logistics Update Africa - September - October 2025

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The Sept–Oct 2025 issue of Logistics Update Africa (LUA) brings together critical perspectives on Africa’s humanitarian and logistics landscape, exploring how supply chains remain resilient in the face of conflict, trade integration, and infrastructure transformation.
The Cover Story by Rajarshi Chatterjee reflects on the unwavering role of supply chains in delivering aid, even as humanitarian workers face immense risks and millions remain in urgent need.
In the Special Report, Nikitha Sebastian examines how Africa’s logistics corridors are shaping the future of AfCFTA, turning the free trade agreement’s vision into an actionable reality through connectivity and policy alignment.
In Focus, Titus John looks at the challenges of moving aid into war-torn Gaza, highlighting border restrictions, supply delays, and the resilience of organisations sustaining relief efforts.
The Interview by Rajarshi Chatterjee features UNICEF’s Jean-Cedric Meeus on how the agency’s supply chain ensures life-saving aid reaches children across Africa, managing hundreds of thousands of tonnes of shipments each year.
The Feature by Parijat Sourabh explores Africa’s growing air cargo charter market, spotlighting its role as a resilient lifeline for both trade and humanitarian missions.
Lastly, in the Country Report, Sakshi Basutkar highlights Kenya’s rise as a logistics hub, driven by foreign investments, upgraded port and rail links, and strengthening global partnerships.