The seventh edition of the Air Cargo Africa and the first time of the logistical transmission of Africa was concluded with a high note, enhancing Kenya’s position as a strategic logistical center. This event, which was hosted at the Sarit Center for Exhibitions in Nairobi, welcomed more than 4,100 attendees from more than 50 countries, 150+ from international brands, 450+ delegates, and 60 expert speakers, which represents its increasing impact on the global supply chain.
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With the emergence of Kenya as a basic logistics gate, discussions focused on its expanding trade, and Nairobi as a regional aviation center, and the dominance of Mumbasa as the largest sea port in East Africa. The event has successfully facilitated multimedia partnerships, and the dam with the main markets in the Middle East, Europe and the Far East. Hun. Calib Costini, Chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority, stressed the importance of the event, saying: “This is not just an discussion platform-it is an initiative that relies on solutions that redefine the logistical scene in Africa. Merging air and sea networks, railways and roads is necessary to cancel Africa’s real capabilities as a global trade power.”
Unprecedented global participation
The event attracted a strong set of industry leaders, with highlighting the growing role of Africa in global logistical services:
Aviation and Air Cargo: Kenyan Airlines, Southern Airways, Egypt, Taag angla, Ethiopian Airlines, star aviation, and flight shipment.
Logistics leaders: AGL, EFL, Suhara Logistics and Mitchell Cotts Freight Group have offered integrated transportation solutions.
East Middle East and Europe stressed: The UAE, Qatar Airways, Airlines Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Sharjah Airport stressed the increasing investment of the region, while Minizis has strengthened aviation, Swiss, Luvthansa and Boeing charging Europe.
Asia-Africa Commercial Delivery: Companies such as Niter and HACTL have strengthened the presence of the Far East in African Trade.
“Africa is preparing for a logistical revolution. To harness these capabilities, we must accelerate the development of infrastructure and innovation. This event is a empowerment factor, pushes strategic investments and enhances cooperation to transform the commercial ecosystem in Africa,” commented the group and CEO of Kenya Iris.
The event witnessed an active participation of the main commercial and logistical associations, and the guarantee of participation at the level of industry such as the Kenya Sector Alliance in Kenya (KEPSA), the Kenya International Shipping and Labor Society, the East Africa Council (SCEA), Kenya National Trade and Industry (KRA) and the Kennia Consortium in Kenya (FPC).
Emile N highlighted. Arao, General Manager of the Civil Aviation Authority in Kenya (Kenya), the development of flying in Kenya: “We are not only organizers; we are empowering progress. By embracing emerging technologies such as UAS and SAF and advanced goods transport solutions, we put Kenya as a leader in the field of aviation and logistics.”
The event received strong approvals from the top logistical players, which confirms its effectiveness in strengthening commercial partnerships:
“Air Cargo Africa 2025 has reaffirmed its location as a leading industry platform where meaningful works occur. We enabled the high level of participation to expand our regional partnerships, signing strategic agreements, and strengthening the air freight network throughout Africa. With the growth of trade sizes, such platforms are necessary to enhance cooperation and leadership efficiency in the air freight sector in the continent.
“This event was a decisive platform for the leadership of multimedia communication and strengthening the position of Africa in world trade. With the growth of demand for smooth logistical solutions, we enabled the commercial exhibition to deal with the main stakeholders, explore strategic partnerships and display MSC’s commitment to integrate sea and land solutions. The talks and cooperation here will play a vital role in shaping the future of supply chains across the continent.” Captain Verinso said. Castillao, Managing Director of the Mediterranean Charging Company (MSC)
“Africa is a prosperous engine for global trade, and both Africa and Air Cargo Africa were important platforms for the formation of the future of air cargo in the market and bey Delivery and the abolition of new opportunities for industry, ”said Badr Abas, Vice President of the Emirates Department, Emirates.
Bhupinder Singh, President IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa), München & CEO, messy München India, said: “Air Africa Africa & Transport Africasa 2025 certificate on Africa as a major architect of the future of the World Trade Series and Series The supply is not just an adaptation with the dynamics of global trade, Africa is proactively identified as a strategic center, enhancing ecosystems ecosystems with technology.
Based on its momentum, Messenger München stressed that Air Cargo Africa & Transport Logistic Africa will return in 2027, which is considered a larger and more influential platform for global logistical stakeholders.
