Africa

Agility’s take on the supply chain, emerging markets, sustainability and more

Inside Data Centre Podcast: Ronald Philip, Agility – Data Centers in the Middle East & Africa

In this episode I am joined by Ronald Philip, Senior Director Strategic Planning at Agility. Ronald shares a great insight …

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  • Africa
  • Data Centers
  • Digital/Tech
  • Logistics How-To
  • Warehousing

Can We Talk About the Weather?

There can’t be a time in human memory when travel, shipping, trade and commerce have been jolted as badly by severe weather and extreme climate events as in recent months. In China this past sum...

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  • Africa
  • Environment
  • Logistics How-To
  • Supply Chain
  • Sustainability
  • Warehousing

Tech for an Inclusive Recovery

We know that COVID-19 has reversed years of progress in global development. It has widened gaps in education, health, income and access to opportunity. It brought on the steepest economic decline sin...

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  • Africa
  • COVID-19
  • Digital/Tech
  • Ecommerce
  • Environment
  • Fair Labor
  • SMEs
  • Start-Up/Ventures
  • Supply Chain
  • Sustainability
  • Trade
  • Ventures & Technology

Why security is key to good warehousing in Africa

Security is a key warehousing factor. You have to protect your assets.

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  • Africa
  • Emerging Markets
  • Logistics How-To
  • SMEs
  • Supply Chain
  • Warehousing

Why 24-7 power and connectivity are key to warehousing in Ghana, Mozambique, and Cote d’Ivoire

Since 2015, the United Nations has been working toward Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)

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  • Africa
  • Emerging Markets
  • Logistics How-To
  • SMEs
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade
  • Warehousing

What is an international-standard Class A warehouse?

The physical and geographic features of a commercial real estate property determine its value.

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  • Africa
  • Ecommerce
  • Emerging Markets
  • Logistics How-To
  • SMEs
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade
  • Warehousing

Logistics parks as ideal for mining companies in Ghana

Mining companies in Ghana face complex and unique logistics challenges. From safely transporting different types of raw material to complying with various rules from Ghanaian government agencies, ent...

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  • Africa
  • Emerging Markets
  • Logistics How-To
  • Supply Chain
  • Warehousing

How to know if you are getting value for your money in Ghana, Mozambique, and Cote d’Ivoire warehousing

In January 2021, Africa official became a single free trade zone.

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  • Africa
  • Emerging Markets
  • Logistics How-To
  • SMEs
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade
  • Warehousing

Sustainability Features to look for at a Logistics Park

When you’re looking for the perfect logistics park for your growing business needs, there are several factors to consider. These …

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  • Africa
  • Environment
  • Logistics How-To
  • Supply Chain
  • Warehousing

Importance of Bonded Warehousing at a Logistics Park

Worldwide, the need for warehousing and logistics infrastructure is growing to meet major surges in demand, particularly from e-commerce.  Research …

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  • Africa
  • Ecommerce
  • Logistics How-To
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade
  • Warehousing

What is Ready-Built, Move-in-Ready Warehousing

Companies around the globe are growing. And since most businesses benefit from cost-effective warehousing solutions that can increase their sales …

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  • Africa
  • Ecommerce
  • Logistics How-To
  • SMEs
  • Supply Chain
  • Warehousing

Warehousing in Mozambique

If a business is looking for warehousing in southern Africa, Mozambique is a strong option for expansion. This country has …

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  • Africa
  • Logistics How-To
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade
  • Warehousing

Value of square-meter warehouse space in Ghana: Developing flexible, efficient, and reliable operations

The challenges and opportunities of the past year, including the growth of e-commerce, have accelerated Africa’s infrastructure expansion and boosted need for …

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  • Africa
  • Logistics How-To
  • SMEs
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade

Warehousing in Ghana: Seizing new opportunities in logistics in West Africa

As a logistics hub for the World Food Program, the West African nation of Ghana has attracted attention in areas that support …

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  • Africa
  • Ecommerce
  • Logistics How-To
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade
  • Warehousing

Warehousing and industrial parks in Africa: A continent of possibility

Africa has struggled for years with industrial development. A lack of infrastructure and funding in African countries has limited the …

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  • Africa
  • Ecommerce
  • Logistics How-To
  • SMEs
  • Supply Chain
  • Trade
  • Warehousing

Light Manufacturing in Africa: Trends and Opportunities

Substantial opportunity and potential exist in light manufacturing in Africa. For decades, African countries have struggled to industrialize at a …

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  • Africa
  • SMEs