The STAT Trade Times - February 2025

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As the air cargo world converges in Africa for air cargo Africa in February 2025, this issue takes a deep dive into the continent’s evolving logistics landscape. Our Cover Story examines Africa’s air cargo paradox—booming demand on one hand, yet persistent challenges in infrastructure, regulation, and workforce development on the other. In our Special Report, we uncover how e-commerce is not just transforming Africa but solidifying the continent’s place as a global e-commerce powerhouse. Meanwhile, our Country Report spotlights Kenya, where trade partnerships, infrastructure projects, and diversification strategies are positioning the nation as a logistics hub to watch. Regulatory scrutiny is tightening across the board, and in our Focus section, we dissect how air cargo handlers must adapt to a complex compliance landscape. Plus, we take a sharp look at Trump’s latest tariff moves—how China’s retaliation, and the temporary peace with Mexico and Canada, could disrupt global air cargo flows.