Air Cargo Africa opened the doors on Wednesday and welcomed the industry in the seventh edition of Knife Munich’s trading scholarship in the region.
The event, which is held in collaboration with the first Transport Logistics Africa, aims to provide a unique opportunity to explore innovative solutions that form the future of air freight, transport and logistics.
During the three -day conference and exhibition, the opportunity is intended to emphasize the critical role that the sector plays in the drive of economic growth, promoting regional integration and unlocking Africa’s tremendous potential as a global logistics center .
Important themes of the event are strengthening multimodal transport solutions across the continent, embracing innovation in the region, moving the sector to a more sustainable future and causing the growth of African logistics space.
“We are pleased that this event will take place such discussions,” said Kenyan Airport Authority Caleb Kositany. “I am sure that the next three days will be filled with discussions and activities aimed at promoting collaboration and innovation in the air freight and transport logistics sector. | ””
Kenya Airways managing director and CEO Allan Kilavuka began the stage with his speech by acknowledging how critically logistics for the development of Africa, as well as internationally.
“We have a continent very rich in resources, talent and potential, but as we all know at the moment, we don’t play in our league,” he said. “EE must unlock the potential with the right logistics, proper organizations and proper capacity, and solve challenges such as infrastructure deficiency and regulations.
“As an industry, we need to work closer to each other and introduce innovation, have a shared vision to grow this industry and grow the economies around Africa.”
The Director General of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Emile Arao continued with this theme to improve the country’s position and support the growth of the country and the greater expansion of the sector.
“We are really here to support the industry and everyone in it,” Arao explained. ‘There is a significant gap in the market, but also a great potential that can be used by new technologies.
‘For example, innovations such as Venture Airliners with balloons or airships emerge, which will make carbon transport more efficient. At KCA we are not waiting for these technologies to develop on their own; We take a proactive approach to understand what needs to be done. In this way, when investors or innovators bring out new ideas, we are ready to support them to reach their vision. “
