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logistics. We will also likely see more
public-private partnerships focused
on developing sustainable logistics
solutions, from cleaner transportation
options to advanced waste management
systems. These partnerships will help
bridge the gap between policy goals and
practical implementation."
Highlighting the importance of
financial incentives, she added, "Offering
financial support – such as tax breaks,
grants or low-interest loans – is another
way that governments can encourage
businesses to invest in green logistics.
These incentives can help offset the
initial costs of adopting sustainable
practices and make them more accessible
to a wider range of companies."
Some countries are already taking
steps in this direction. For instance,
the Kenyan government proposed a
Finance Bill 2024 that would impose
a value-added tax (VAT) on electric
vehicles (EVs), buses, and lithium-ion
batteries including solar-powered ones.
However, more comprehensive and
continent-wide policies are needed to
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create a truly supportive environment
for green logistics.
Moreover, technology is also set to play
a pivotal role in accelerating the transition
to sustainable logistics in Africa. From
route optimisation software that reduces
fuel consumption to blockchain solutions
that enhance supply chain transparency,
technological innovations are reshaping
A closer the logistics landscape.
collaboration with For instance, DP World partnered with
the private sector Woolworths, a retail company in South
Africa to launch Africa's first refrigeration
and local green trailer featuring revolutionary AxlePower
tech start-ups technology, which reduces carbon
that understand emissions by using kinetic energy from
braking to power the refrigerator.
the bespoke The Internet of Things (IoT) and
environment usually artificial intelligence (AI) are also making
creates a healthy significant inroads in African logistics.
These technologies enable real-time
environment for tracking and monitoring of shipments,
green logistics to leading to more efficient use of resources
take off. and reduced waste. Emphasising the role
of technology in driving sustainability,
JEAN-BAPTISTE RAMBAUD Rambaud of CEVA Logistics mentioned,
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