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Sub-Saharan Africa Logistics 2012

October 2012 | 284 pages | ID: S492AC67139EN
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Sub-Saharan Africa Logistics 2012 provides essential reading for anyone involved or interested in the region’s logistics market.

Sub-Saharan Africa encompasses a diverse range of economies, but it is the poorest region in the world. However, over the last ten years it has seen stronger economic growth than almost any other region (the only exception being Asia).

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and key areas of focus for logistics providers in the region, with a breakdown by individual vertical sectors.

Sub-Saharan Africa Logistics also contains a range of illustrative maps of the region’s infrastructure and emphasises the weaknesses in the region’s network.

What will you learn from Sub-Saharan Africa Logistics 2012?
  • Opportunities available and key areas of focus for logistics providers in the region
  • An analysis of the region’s economy and trade
  • Market sizing and forecasts for contract logistics and freight forwarding
  • Maps detailing the region’s infrastructure
  • Humanitarian logistics efforts
  • Analysis of individual vertical sector logistics
  • African oil reserves by country
Sub-Saharan Africa Logistics 2012 is full of qualitative and quantitative data which will give you an all round understanding of the state of logistics in the region and the prospects for development.

In addition to the extensive analysis of logistics in specific vertical sectors, the report summarises the humanitarian efforts undertaken by organisations and the effect this has had on the logistics industry in the region.

The report also outlines the problems faced by perishable and cold chain logistics providers as they experience significant threats to their products including poor infrastructure, inadequate storage facilities, corruption and violence.

Who should buy Sub-Saharan Africa Logistics 2012?

The report is specifically written to provide easily accessible and strategic information for: Logistics service providers, global manufacturers, banks and financial institutions, materials handling equipment providers, property development companies and consultancies as well as all C-level executives.

Why buy Sub-Saharan Africa Logistics?
  • Which sectors provide the greatest opportunities for market-entry or expansion?
  • What is the key strategic focus for logistics providers in the region?
  • What are the latest trends and events in specific vertical sectors?
  • What types of humanitarian efforts are being undertaken?
  • What role can logistics play in the region’s growth and development?
  • What plans are in place to improve the region’s transport infrastructure?

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CONTENTS PAGE


1 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (SSA)

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Challenges of doing business in SSA

2 SUMMARY: OPPORTUNITIES & KEY FOCUS FOR LOGISTICS PROVIDERS IN SSA

2.1 Automotive
2.2 Chemical
2.3 Consumer/Retail/Fashion/Textiles
2.4 Healthcare/Pharmaceutical
2.5 High Tech
2.6 Mining
2.7 Oil & Gas

3 POST HARVEST FOOD LOSSES

4 LOGISTICS MARKETS

4.1 Africa – Contract Logistics Market
  4.1.1 Africa – Contract Logistics Market Size
  4.1.2 Africa – Contract Logistics Market Size & Growth by Country
  4.1.3 Africa – Contract Logistics Market Forecast
  4.1.4 Africa – Contract Logistics Market Forecast by Country
4.2 Africa – Freight Forwarding Market Size & Growth
  4.2.1 Africa - Freight Forwarding Market Size by Country
  4.2.2 Africa – Freight Forwarding Market Forecast
4.3 Africa – Express Market Size & Growth
  4.3.1 Africa – Express Market Size & Growth by Country
  4.3.2 Africa – International & Domestic Market Size
  4.3.3 Africa – Domestic Market Size by Country
  4.3.4 Africa – International Express Market Size by Country
  4.3.5 Africa –Express Market Forecast
  4.3.6 Africa –Domestic Express Market Forecast
  4.3.7 Africa –international Express Market Forecast

5 SUB- SAHARAN AFRICA ECONOMY & TRADE

5.1 Share of Merchandise Export Trade by Region [US$]
5.2 Export Value of Merchandise Product Groups [US$]
5.3 Share of Merchandise Import Trade by Region [US$]
5.4 Import Value of Merchandise Product Groups [US$]
5.5 Regional Economic Communities

6 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Trans-African Highway
6.2 Multi-Modal Corridors
  6.2.1 Rail
  6.2.2 Waterways
  6.2.3 Ports

7 HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS OVERVIEW

  7.1.1 Geography and climate
  7.1.2 Humanitarian Logistics Developments
  7.1.3 Humanitarian Organisations & Logistics Companies
  7.1.4 Air Transport

8 VERTICAL SECTORS LOGISTICS

8.1 Automotive
  8.1.1 Automotive Industry Overview
  8.1.2 South Africa Automotive Industry Overview
  8.1.3 Vehicle Manufacturers
  8.1.4 Automotive Component Industry
  8.1.5 Logistics Parks/Industrial Development Zones (IDZ)
  8.1.6 Automotive Logistics Providers
  8.1.7 Kenya
8.2 Chemical
  8.2.1 Summary
  8.2.2 South Africa – Summary
  8.2.3 Nigeria - Summary
8.3 Consumer/Retail
  8.3.1 Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
  8.3.2 Infrastructure Issues for FMCG Companies
  8.3.3 Largest Retailers in Africa & their Supply Chains
  8.3.4 Logistics Companies and FMCG operations
  8.3.5 Online Retail
8.4 Fashion/Textiles
  8.4.1 Textile Trade Agreements
  8.4.2 Trade Statistics
  8.4.3 Fashion and Textile Industry Developments and Market Shares
8.5 Healthcare/Pharmaceutical
  8.5.1 Overview
  8.5.2 Trade Statistics
  8.5.3 Distribution issues
  8.5.4 Pharmaceutical Companies in Africa
8.6 Hi-Tech
  8.6.1 Indicators of Industry Development: Mobile Phone Usage
  8.6.2 Indicators of Industry Development: Internet Users
  8.6.3 Major High Tech Markets - South Africa and Nigeria - Overview
  8.6.4 New High Tech Hubs: “Technology Cities” and other developments Overview
  8.6.5 Will new products generate growth? - Tablet Computers
  8.6.6 High Tech Supply Chain - Air Freight or Sea Freight?
8.7 Mining
  8.7.1 Geography
  8.7.2 Economic Importance
  8.7.3 Infrastructure and Africa’s Mining Industry
  8.7.4 Mining Industry by Country and Outlook
  8.7.5 Mineral Production in Africa Forecast by Commodity (2010-2017)
  8.7.6 Logistics Providers for Africa’s Mining Industry
8.8 Oil & Gas
  8.8.1 African Oil Reserves & Production
  8.8.2 African Gas Reserves & Production
  8.8.3 Nigerian Gas Industry
  8.8.4 Logistics Providers for Africa’s Oil Industry
8.9 Perishables
  8.9.1 Overview
  8.9.2 Infrastructure Issues
  8.9.3 Geography and Climate
  8.9.4 Commodity Types
  8.9.5 Perishable Logistics – Transport Modes
  8.9.6 Perishable Logistics – Providers


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