UN project supports sustainable, smart port development in Africa UNCTAD initiative helps Ghana, Mauritius and Morocco plan energy-efficient ports and integrate renewables into maritime trade hubs.

A United Nations-backed initiative aimed at advancing sustainable and energy-efficient port operations has concluded in three African countries, supporting efforts to modernise maritime infrastructure and strengthen low-carbon trade hubs.

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Fresh but fragile: African perishables need a logistics fix Africa’s perishable exports hold immense global potential, but logistical inefficiencies — from air cargo shortages to cold chain failures — continue to hinder growth.

Africa is a key supplier of fresh flowers, fruits, and vegetables to global markets, yet high logistics costs and infrastructure challenges threaten its competitiveness.

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Africa must build strong regional trade network, diversify supply chain Africa’s shipping rates in 2024 remain 115% above pre-pandemic levels and double the 2023 average, making the movement of goods prohibitively expensive for businesses reliant on global markets.

Africa’s shipping rates in 2024 remain 115% above pre-pandemic levels and double the 2023 average, making the movement of goods prohibitively expensive for businesses reliant on global markets.

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