Continued investment in cross-border rail, road and port infrastructure means lasting opportunities for the logistics sector.
This development is crucial as nations gear up for expansion and heightened trade activities.
Michael Henning, sales manager at freight forwarder Easy Clear, points to an increase in large cross-border infrastructure projects taking place on the continent.
“These projects provide significant opportunities to logistics companies as they can benefit from the forwarding and transportation opportunities created in the construction phase of projects like the Grand Inga Dam hydropower project or the Lesotho Highlands Water Project with its hydroelectric component,” he says.
However, cross-border operations in Africa encounter a host of challenges, ranging from regulatory to infrastructural barriers.
Addressing these obstacles requires a collaborative effort involving governments, the private sector and investment partners to foster a trade-friendly environment.
Henning says some of the obvious challenges are corruption and bureaucracy, which are exacerbating delays and increasing costs.
- Read the full article in our Freight Features edition focusing on "Cross-Border" cargo.
