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supportive environment for green
in technology, equipment and training.
For many companies in Africa, especially
SMEs, these costs are prohibitive,
limiting their ability to transition to
greener practices. Compatible fuels and
green electricity are also required to
adopt greener vehicles, and these are not
widely available in Africa."
Mansingh further emphasised the
complexities of implementing green The adoption of
logistics across the continent and stated, green logistics
"Africa's complex and fragmented supply
chains make it challenging to implement requires significant
and standardise green logistics practices upfront investment
across different regions and industries. in technology,
The reliance on non-renewable energy
sources and the lack of stable, green equipment and
energy infrastructure, further complicate training.
the transition to green logistics."
Notably, the role of governments ESHA MANSINGH
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and policymakers in creating a more
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logistics initiatives cannot be overstated.
Many industry leaders believe that a
combination of incentives, regulations
and public-private partnerships is
necessary to accelerate the adoption of
sustainable practices.
Rambaud of CEVA Logistics
highlighted ways in which governments
could support the transition to sustainable
logistics: He suggested, "A closer
collaboration with the private sector and
local green tech start-ups that understand
the bespoke environment usually creates
a healthy environment for green logistics
to take off. It starts with simple steps, such
as route optimisation, adopting a single
maritime window etc, which are both
cost-effective and green. Also, using solar
power in warehouses where possible is
another simple way towards green logistics
across the continent."
Mansingh too emphasised the
importance of collaboration between
the public and private sectors stating,
"Governments across Africa are expected
to introduce stronger policies and
regulations that promote green logistics.
These may include stricter emissions
standards, incentives for businesses
to adopt sustainable practices, and
penalties for those that do not comply.
Collaboration between the public and
private sectors will be key to driving
innovation and investment in green
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