AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Tourism: Cape Town is expanding superyacht facilities at the V&A Waterfront as visits to Southern Africa rise, opening opportunities for local marine and hospitality businesses. Freight Costs: South Africa’s logistics bill is forecast to hit a record R1.16 trillion in 2026, increasing pressure to improve freight efficiency and shift goods to better-performing transport modes. Ports and Trade: Ghana’s transport minister called for more efficient, digitalised ports, while Kenya’s $42.5 billion sale of a 24.7% stake in Kenya Pipeline to Aliko Dangote strengthens his push to build a pan-African fuel network. Rail and Regional Links: Transnet Freight Rail set a world record with a 696-wagon train; Uganda Airlines is due to launch Entebbe–Accra flights on October 27, adding a new West African connection. Shipping Risks: Attacks on hundreds of vessels in the Black Sea have driven up insurance costs and disrupted trade, with potential knock-on effects for food-importing markets across Africa.
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