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Roger Dainty of West European Container (WEC) Lines, Eric Dumas of Ostend–Bruges International Airport, Karen Rono of A.P. Moller - Maersk,
Christo van der Meer of Kuehne+Nagel East Africa and Reji John of Logistics Update Africa

Libin Chacko Kurian of Logistics Update Africa, Frederic Brun of Liege Airport, Veronicah Mambo of East African Growers Fresh Rainer Wittenfeld, Managing Director,
Produce, Raghav Gandhi of Africa Logistics Properties and Patrice Ngenga of Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya Perishable Center Frankfurt
export sectors like flowers, mangos, and digital solutions streamline operations and Bwana of KAA echoed the importance
avocados. improve efficiency. of sustainability and community-building
The conference also highlighted Sam Quintelier, Senior Business & within the industry. "Sustainability
digitalisation as a game-changer in flower Network Development Manager Cargo at involves the three Ps—the people, the
logistics. Jeroen van der Hulst, Owner and Brussels Airport, emphasised the power planet, and profit. We are looking to create
Founder of FlowerWatch, underscored how of data analytics in ensuring supply chain communities where our stakeholders
innovative technologies are transforming visibility and risk mitigation. "Leveraging compete within themselves on a positive
the sector, providing transparency, reducing data analytics can optimise cargo note," emphasised Bwana.
waste, and enhancing sustainability. Moses operations, ensuring smooth global flower Ken Mbogo, Regional Director of Africa
Ndegwa, Supply Chain Coordinator at AAA shipments," Quintelier remarked during at Saudia Cargo, highlighted upcoming
Growers, shared practical insights into how the panel discussion. trends such as sustainable aviation fuel

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