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VOL. 14 ISSUE 3 | MAY- JUNE 2024 COVER STORY

AVIATION AND AIR CARGO
GROUP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 4 TRACING THE ASCENDANCY OF AFRICAN
R. K. Patra Africa's aviation and airfreight sectors are experiencing a remarkable
editor@statmediagroup.com upswing. While challenges exist, initiatives to enhance air cargo
capabilities and catalyse regional integration are gaining momentum to
EDITOR harness Africa's immense prospects.
Reji John
reji@statmediagroup.com

ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Jyothi Shankaran
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ASSISTANT EDITOR
Libin Chacko Kurian
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SALES & MARKETING
Renju Raju
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ART DIRECTOR
Suhas Patki
suhas@statmediagroup.com EVENT REPORT
08 BUILDING STRONG, AGILE SUPPLY CHAIN TO MAKE
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER KENYAN PERISHABLE TRADE COMPETITIVE
Prasad Mohite While Kenyan flower and perishable trade are preparing to fly high,
prasad@statmediagroup.com competition is rising, logistics infra is inadequate, freight rates are
rising, and geopolitical implications are not helping. However, there are
SENIOR DESIGNER opportunities for a sustainable, digitalised future. 08
Zaki Hasan
zaki@statmediagroup.com REPORT

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LOGISTICS UPDATE AFRICA PERISHABLE LOGISTICS
710, Vindhya Comm. Complex, A eBee Nyuki bicycle was given away during FLA PLA 2024 as part of
Sector - 11, Central Business District, a lucky draw. The e-bicycle is instrumental in easing operations for
Navi Mumbai - 400 614. (INDIA) African flower and perishable logistics as it is used by stakeholders
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Despite challenges such as infrastructure deficiencies and geopolitical
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AVIATION and and surpassing China and India. Africa's young population, with a median
AIR CARGO
age of 18 years, is pushing digital commerce adoption in a mobile-first
environment.
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GROUND HANDLING
Published by REJI JOHN on behalf of Africa's air cargo ground handling industry is poised for a takeoff. By 26
STAT MEDIA GROUP, 712, Vindhya Comm. Complex, Sector - 11, confronting its challenges, investing in modern infrastructure, and
Central Business District, Navi Mumbai - 400 614 and Printed at embracing innovative solutions, it can become the engine that propels
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453, A-1, SHAH AND NAHAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Africa's air cargo sector to new heights.
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