Air Cargo Africa & Transport Logistic Africa 2025 Ends on a High Note, Cementing Africa’s Central Role in Global Trade

The twin events air cargo Africa and transport logistic Africa 2025 concluded with record-breaking attendance in Nairobi, reaffirming Africa’s emergence as a key force in global logistics and multimodal connectivity. Hosted at the Sarit Expo Centre, the February showcase brought together over 4,100 participants from more than 50 countries, including 150 global brands and 60 expert speakers, solidifying Kenya’s position as a continental logistics hub.

The forum, marked by robust dialogue and strategic collaboration, spotlighted Nairobi’s rise as an aviation nerve centre and Mombasa’s continued dominance as East Africa’s maritime gateway. Participants explored infrastructure synergies linking road, rail, air, and sea transport, with Hon. Caleb Kositany of Kenya Airports Authority calling it a “solutions-driven platform reshaping Africa’s logistics map.”

Leading African and international airlines such as Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Emirates joined logistics giants like Swissport and Lufthansa Cargo in showcasing their commitment to connecting African markets with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Industry stalwarts praised the event for promoting strategic partnerships and unlocking new trade corridors.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Director General Emile Arao underscored the country’s regulatory reforms aimed at enabling innovation in cargo transport, from drones to sustainable fuels. Meanwhile, Swissport Kenya’s CEO Racheal Ndegwa and MSC’s Managing Director Captain Fiorenzo Castellano lauded the event’s impact on real business outcomes, citing new agreements and enhanced regional connectivity.

The event featured several knowledge-sharing platforms, including the Health & Humanitarian Logistics Conference, which tackled AI in logistics, last-mile delivery, and local procurement. Delegates toured key logistics infrastructure such as drone service hubs and humanitarian manufacturing plants. The prestigious STAT Times International Awards also recognised innovation leaders in the cargo and logistics space.

The success of air cargo Africa & transport logistic Africa 2025 illustrates the growing investor confidence in Africa’s logistics and trade sectors. With infrastructure modernisation accelerating and public-private partnerships deepening, opportunities abound for businesses in cargo management, warehousing, digital logistics platforms, supply chain optimisation, and value-added services. Kenya’s strategic position—linking East Africa to global trade lanes—offers entry points for foreign investors looking to tap into high-growth sectors like agribusiness exports, e-commerce fulfilment, and humanitarian logistics. As attention turns to the 2027 edition, stakeholders are expected to double down on technology integration and sustainability to boost competitiveness and resilience in African supply chains.

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