Logistics Update Africa - July - August 2018

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In the July-Aug edition of Logistics Update Africa, our Cover Story by Shreya Bhattacharya focuses on Africa’s oil & gas and mineral industries, which are undergoing major shifts amid changing global trading scenario and regulatory alterations.
The Industry Report by Surya Kannoth speaks on how breakbulk shipping has been in focus ever since China-Africa trade relations gathered momentum. Major Chinese- led infrastructure and construction projects currently underway in the African continent have spurred the sector.
With burgeoning opportunities, Ghana has become a great place to do business. Shalini Nair in Country Report writes on some of the recent development in Ghana's transport infrastructure that is making this West African country a very attractive destination for trade and commerce.
In the Focus section, Nahida Jafferi reports about the port of Abidjan, which is making huge strides in enhancing its infrastructure. With the canal widening, new port terminal projects and global interest in infusing capital and sharing expertise, the port has almost sealed its position as a regional hub.
In the Special Report, Roy Ezze gives you an insight on face-off between airports and airlines, which are usual at aviation industry meetings in Africa and it was not different at the recent ACI's African regional conference either.
Know how the industry experts at the annual global perishable conference by CCA in partnership with STAT Trade Times held at Luxembourg are prompt enough to take action for the perishables under the discussed theme - "World without food waste – what can air cargo deliver?"
Don’t miss news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport and tourism sectors.