This document discusses public and private sector involvement in freight transport management and organization. It notes that freight transport is important for economic growth but infrastructure development faces challenges due to limited public funds. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a solution, with governments and private sector sharing resources, risks, and rewards. The document then provides examples of PPP initiatives in Ghana for modernizing customs, expanding roads and ports, rehabilitating railways, and developing an inland port. It acknowledges challenges for PPPs in developing countries but emphasizes that, with best practices followed, they can effectively mobilize private capital for infrastructure.
The document discusses logistics and transport as growth drivers in Africa. It outlines Africa's rising population and economy. Air connectivity is critical for Africa's continued growth by facilitating movement of people and goods. The Yamoussoukro Decision aimed to liberalize air transport in Africa through granting unlimited air access but has yet to be fully implemented due to issues like lack of cooperation between airlines and outdated infrastructure. Mauritius has adopted a gradual air access liberalization policy and aims to develop as a regional aviation hub connecting Africa to Asia. Air Mauritius plans to expand its African and Indian Ocean network and launch a regional airline to further develop the Mauritius-Singapore air corridor as a bridge between Africa and Asia.
1) Africa's current transport infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and integration, with only a small percentage of roads paved and few countries having rail or transport networks above the global average.
2) Expanding transport infrastructure through projects like PIDA's vision for an integrated transport network could slash transport costs, boost intra-African trade to over 20% from the current 12%, and create millions of jobs.
3) High speed rail has the potential to further connect cities and regions, ease congestion on existing networks, and stimulate economic development, but will require large capital investments that may not be fully recovered.
The aviation industry has experienced exponential growth over the past century, doubling in size every 15 years. In 2016, airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers and 53 million tonnes of freight. Aviation is a major contributor to the global economy, supporting 62.7 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in economic impact. It facilitates international trade and tourism, connecting people and cultures worldwide. The future of aviation looks bright, with passenger and freight traffic projected to more than double by 2034.
This document summarizes a case study on motorcycle accidents in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The study found that motorcycle transport has grown in Tanzania and is an important form of employment and transportation, especially for youth. However, motorcycle accidents have also increased and are a major cause of death and injury. The study examined accident data and causes in three districts in Dar es Salaam through surveys of motorcyclists and passengers. It found that most accidents are caused by traffic violations and alcohol use. Recommendations include stricter licensing requirements for motorcyclists, safety training, and public education campaigns to reduce accidents.
This document discusses public and private sector involvement in freight transport management and organization. It notes that freight transport is important for economic growth but infrastructure development faces challenges due to limited public funds. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a solution, with governments and private sector sharing resources, risks, and rewards. The document then provides examples of PPP initiatives in Ghana for modernizing customs, expanding roads and ports, rehabilitating railways, and developing an inland port. It acknowledges challenges for PPPs in developing countries but emphasizes that, with best practices followed, they can effectively mobilize private capital for infrastructure.
The document discusses logistics and transport as growth drivers in Africa. It outlines Africa's rising population and economy. Air connectivity is critical for Africa's continued growth by facilitating movement of people and goods. The Yamoussoukro Decision aimed to liberalize air transport in Africa through granting unlimited air access but has yet to be fully implemented due to issues like lack of cooperation between airlines and outdated infrastructure. Mauritius has adopted a gradual air access liberalization policy and aims to develop as a regional aviation hub connecting Africa to Asia. Air Mauritius plans to expand its African and Indian Ocean network and launch a regional airline to further develop the Mauritius-Singapore air corridor as a bridge between Africa and Asia.
1) Africa's current transport infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and integration, with only a small percentage of roads paved and few countries having rail or transport networks above the global average.
2) Expanding transport infrastructure through projects like PIDA's vision for an integrated transport network could slash transport costs, boost intra-African trade to over 20% from the current 12%, and create millions of jobs.
3) High speed rail has the potential to further connect cities and regions, ease congestion on existing networks, and stimulate economic development, but will require large capital investments that may not be fully recovered.
The aviation industry has experienced exponential growth over the past century, doubling in size every 15 years. In 2016, airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers and 53 million tonnes of freight. Aviation is a major contributor to the global economy, supporting 62.7 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in economic impact. It facilitates international trade and tourism, connecting people and cultures worldwide. The future of aviation looks bright, with passenger and freight traffic projected to more than double by 2034.
This document summarizes a case study on motorcycle accidents in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The study found that motorcycle transport has grown in Tanzania and is an important form of employment and transportation, especially for youth. However, motorcycle accidents have also increased and are a major cause of death and injury. The study examined accident data and causes in three districts in Dar es Salaam through surveys of motorcyclists and passengers. It found that most accidents are caused by traffic violations and alcohol use. Recommendations include stricter licensing requirements for motorcyclists, safety training, and public education campaigns to reduce accidents.
The document provides an outlook on the breakbulk transportation industry for 2013 from various industry experts. It discusses that:
- Developing regions like China, India, Africa and Latin America will continue to drive breakbulk momentum in 2013, fueled by ongoing energy projects.
- However, infrastructure bottlenecks and a lack of skilled labor in many developing countries may challenge project cargo movement and economic development.
- Piracy remains a security issue off Africa's coasts, while the multifaceted threat environment in the Gulf of Guinea is expected to see further hijackings.
- Overall, while aware of economic uncertainties, the sector remains warily optimistic given the large number of projects underway globally that will support break
The document discusses a report on road safety in Costa Rica conducted by the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). Key findings of the report include:
1) IRAP inspected 2,800km of Costa Rica's roads and developed recommendations for cost-effective safety improvements like footpaths, shoulders, and intersection upgrades that could prevent 14,700 deaths and injuries over 20 years at a cost of $26 billion with a benefit-cost ratio of 22.
2) The Costa Rica Minister for Transportation supports implementing IRAP's recommendations to prioritize road safety and reduce the expected 100,000 deaths and injuries over the next 20 years.
3) The President of the Automobile Club of Costa Rica thanks
- Road traffic crashes kill over 1.3 million people annually and injure 50 million, greater than deaths from malaria or tuberculosis. Children account for one in five deaths, with 260,000 killed and 1 million disabled each year.
- Road deaths are forecast to increase to over 1.9 million annually by 2020 if no action is taken. However, the world could prevent 5 million deaths and 50 million serious injuries between now and 2020 by dramatically increasing investment in road safety.
- Road injuries disproportionately impact the poor and are hindering economic growth in many developing countries. Each death results in lifelong grief for families and economic hardship. Urgent global action is needed to address this growing public health and development crisis.
(1) Transport PPPs have not taken root in Bangladesh like in other South Asian countries due to Bangladesh's low income levels, underinvestment in transport networks, difficult geography, high population density, and political barriers.
(2) The few PPPs that have occurred in Bangladesh involved management contracts rather than greenfield projects common elsewhere.
(3) For PPPs to succeed in low-income countries like Bangladesh, strong governance, transparent analysis, and greater public investment in existing networks are needed to make new private projects viable.
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
- Sub-Saharan African rail networks are fragmented and lightly used due to competition from improved roads and liberalization of transport sectors. They struggle to generate enough revenue for maintenance and investment needs.
- The total network size is around 69,000 km, but many lines are in poor condition. Traffic densities are generally low at less than 300,000 units per route-km for most networks.
- Rehabilitating the networks will require large investments estimated at $500 million per year for 10 years, well beyond the railways' capacity to self-finance without outside support. New construction projects will rarely be viable given current low traffic volumes across most of the region.
The Africa Transporter, LLC, in situ Monrovia, Liberia - - A Delaware, U.S.A. Limited Liability Aviation start-up Corporation (LLC) founded May 2016. Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) providing inter-city and regional commuter, tourist, and cargo air operations in Africa.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is India's statutory body that regulates civil aviation. It investigates aviation accidents, maintains aviation regulations, issues licenses to pilots and engineers, certifies airports, and oversees air operators and air navigation services in India. Some of its key functions include registration of aircraft, safety oversight, implementation of international standards, and acting as an advisory body to the government on civil aviation matters. The government plans to replace DGCA with a new Civil Aviation Authority modeled on the US Federal Aviation Administration.
The document discusses the sustainability of air transportation. It defines sustainability and air transport. It then discusses the three pillars of sustainability as it relates to air transport - economy, society, and environment. It outlines some of the typical problems and challenges facing air transport sustainability, including climate change, fuel consumption, noise, and safety. It then discusses some of the initiatives by governments and world bodies to promote sustainable aviation, such as improving fuel efficiency, developing more efficient aircraft technology and sustainable alternative fuels, as well as focusing on social development, environmental efficiency, and economic growth.
This document discusses intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in transitional and developing countries. It begins by explaining the rapid growth in vehicle ownership and road traffic as countries reach higher income levels. The conventional approach of expanding infrastructure faces limitations and high costs. ITS emerged by combining information and communication technologies with transportation. ITS can help transitional countries more efficiently manage growing transportation needs. However, ITS deployment in transitional and developing countries requires special consideration due to factors like lower incomes, older vehicle fleets, and varying economic and transportation conditions both within and between countries. The World Bank provides technical notes to help practitioners understand ITS requirements in transitional contexts.
The document discusses the importance of developing Africa's aviation sector and facilitating an open skies policy on the continent. It outlines several initiatives that aim to achieve this, including the African Common Civil Aviation Policy, the Single African Sky program, and the Yamoussoukro Decision Implementation. The document emphasizes the need for citizens, journalists, and advocacy organizations to continue putting pressure on governments and the transport ministry to provide feasibility studies and details on developing Africa's aviation industry in order to support economic growth across the region.
Amv presentation final version for pretoriaNgomo Auguste
The document discusses the implementation of the African Mining Vision (AMV) and provides an assessment of its progress. Some key points:
- The AMV was adopted in 2009 with the goals of addressing poverty, developing infrastructure/skills, and industrializing Africa through sustainable mining practices.
- 17 countries have begun implementing the AMV through developing national mining visions and compliance policies. Liberia and Sierra Leone were identified as "champions" but have only achieved around 35-40% compliance.
- An assessment shows limited real impact on human development in AMV countries compared to non-members. While the goals of the AMV are important, it may have been too ambitious and not focused enough in its
The effectiveness of cargo security is dependent on many mitigation strategies set by the Aviation industry. Discuss the threats emerging from cargo operations and place 2 examples to show how these mitigations strategies effectively tighten the security for cargo and its effectiveness on the industry.
Aviation as an industry is structurally extremely unattractive. It is very difficult to make profit in this industry. The industry is, weighed down by regulations, and influenced by several uncontrollable factors. The combined effect of these factors is historically the industry has never earned a rate of return above its investors’ capital; in fact, it has destroyed more money than it has created. The main objective of the paper is to highlight the major characteristics of the industry. Factors such as cost of oil or security have direct impact on operational effectiveness and risk management of an airline company. Factors such as natural disasters or health emergencies and socio-political culture of a country too affect the financial health of the industry. The paper deals with the Indian Civil Aviation Industry. This paper is a theoretical review. by providing some suggestions.
Transportation plays a significant role in economic development and growth. It contributes to industries by enabling quick marketing of perishable goods. It also increases demand for goods by connecting new customers and markets. Transportation creates place and time utility by bridging production and consumption centers and allowing for faster distribution of products. It helps stabilize prices by moving commodities between surplus and deficit areas. India's transportation sector accounts for 6.4% of GDP, with road transportation making up 5.4% of GDP. Improved transportation infrastructure leads to economic benefits like lower prices, more product variety, and overall economic growth and efficiency.
Safe and sustainable aviation in africa; alignment of policies, regulation an...Dung Rwang Pam
Aviation is considered a vital tool for economic development in Africa. This becomes more critical considering the level of surface transport development across the continent. It generated around 450,000 jobs and contributed more than $10 billion USD to Africa’s GDP in 2007 (ATAG) . While air transport plays an important role in itself, its main role is to facilitate economic activity. Unfortunately, the region has suffered a history of high airline failure rates, poor infrastructure and an accident rate that is 8 times the global average. A major challenge now facing the continent is the lack of sustainable levels of the requisite, skilled workforce at all levels. This is necessary to steer the course of both governance and industry. The global community through various government and non-governmental agencies has proffered a plethora of initiatives and interventions, designed to redress the situation. However, the successes recorded through these efforts have been marginal.
It is time Africa learns from its past mistakes and focuses on achieving safe, sustainable, reliable and efficient air travel. It must be supported by sound infrastructure and concern for the environment. If the continent is at all serious about aviation, urgent steps must be put in place. These must include the following criteria which must to be strategically laid out in a detailed policy and supported by legal processes that will aid successful implementation.
• Governments must be transparent, accountable and guided by democratic principles.
• Transformational leadership should result in social and political stability that will create the suitable environment for regional economic integration.
• This integration will be easier to achieve if the region aligns its aviation policies and regulations to optimise the workforce available.
• All member States must pool resources to invest in infrastructure, aircraft acquisitions, fuel purchase-agreements and workforce training.
• Africa must understand that all infrastructure or equipment procured will need to be entrusted into the hands of a competent and skilled workforce if the industry is to achieve its objectives.
• Aviation professionals in the region must be proactive and visible.
The airlines should consider strategic commercial agreements and mergers to benefit from possible cost synergies.
• Safety and economic benefits will accrue from having a single African sky, a fly Africa policy and one Multi-lateral Air Service Agreement between Africa and Indian Ocean region and the rest of the world.
Creating human capital takes time; lost time is irretrievable. The region is running out of both time and human capital and the competition is not waiting.
Aviation is an industry of continental strategic importance to Africa. Africa depends mostly on air transport to link people with each other and the rest of the world at large. A safe, secure and efficient aviation Industry is crucial to support t
This document summarizes a paper that explores motorization trends in Asia and how transportation systems have evolved in China, Japan, and Indonesia. It finds that motorization is proceeding rapidly in most Asian cities, influenced by policies around street allocation, transportation subsidies, and infrastructure investments. These policies often promote rapid motorization and the decline of sustainable non-motorized transportation. The paper also examines factors driving motorization like decreasing urban densities, domestic auto manufacturing, and foreign investment from countries like Japan seeking new markets as demand levels off elsewhere. It categorizes cities based on their modal transportation mixes and finds examples of non-motorized, mixed-traffic, and public transportation dominated cities still common in Asia.
The document discusses the aviation industry in Africa and West Africa, focusing on two recent plane crashes in Ghana and Nigeria that killed 180 people. It outlines the importance of aviation to economic development and tourism. It then discusses two industry collaborations - the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA), established in 1968 to represent African airlines, and the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), formed in 2004 by seven West African states to harmonize civil aviation policies. Finally, it briefly outlines the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), created in 1964 to foster a safe and sustainable aviation industry across Africa.
An introduction to the transportation sector and the aviation industry and its role in the tourism industry and a focus on the possible future trends. Created to augment the lecture on the same subject for the students of the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) of the Lyceum of the Philippines - Cavite Campus for the subject Principles of Tourism II.
Pro-Poor Urban Development: China and Africa Workshop - "Affordable Housing F...AfricaChinaUrbanInitiative
Pro-Poor Urban Development: China and Africa Workshop - "Affordable Housing Finance in Africa", Jiang Wu - Transport Infrustructure & Poverty Reduction, 07/30/2012
http://urban-africa-china.angonet.org/
The document provides a welcome address for The Africa Forum exploring logistics and transport as growth drivers for the region. The 3-sentence summary is:
The forum aims to bring together CILT countries to replicate the regional event model in other areas like Southeast Asia and build partnerships with other organizations. It focuses on how Mauritius and the region can grow working internally and externally together. The theme of the forum centers on the strategic importance of logistics and transport for economic and regional growth in Africa.
The document summarizes plans by the Mauritius Ports Authority to develop Port Louis as a regional maritime hub. It discusses Port Louis' strategic location, ongoing and planned port development projects including expanding the container terminal, developing bunkering and petroleum storage facilities, growing cruise tourism, and increasing seafood exports. The goal is to increase container throughput to over 1.3 million TEUs, bunker sales to over 5 million tons, and establish Port Louis as a logistics center for East Africa and Indian Ocean islands by 2030. Studies and infrastructure projects are underway to realize this vision.
The document provides an outlook on the breakbulk transportation industry for 2013 from various industry experts. It discusses that:
- Developing regions like China, India, Africa and Latin America will continue to drive breakbulk momentum in 2013, fueled by ongoing energy projects.
- However, infrastructure bottlenecks and a lack of skilled labor in many developing countries may challenge project cargo movement and economic development.
- Piracy remains a security issue off Africa's coasts, while the multifaceted threat environment in the Gulf of Guinea is expected to see further hijackings.
- Overall, while aware of economic uncertainties, the sector remains warily optimistic given the large number of projects underway globally that will support break
The document discusses a report on road safety in Costa Rica conducted by the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). Key findings of the report include:
1) IRAP inspected 2,800km of Costa Rica's roads and developed recommendations for cost-effective safety improvements like footpaths, shoulders, and intersection upgrades that could prevent 14,700 deaths and injuries over 20 years at a cost of $26 billion with a benefit-cost ratio of 22.
2) The Costa Rica Minister for Transportation supports implementing IRAP's recommendations to prioritize road safety and reduce the expected 100,000 deaths and injuries over the next 20 years.
3) The President of the Automobile Club of Costa Rica thanks
- Road traffic crashes kill over 1.3 million people annually and injure 50 million, greater than deaths from malaria or tuberculosis. Children account for one in five deaths, with 260,000 killed and 1 million disabled each year.
- Road deaths are forecast to increase to over 1.9 million annually by 2020 if no action is taken. However, the world could prevent 5 million deaths and 50 million serious injuries between now and 2020 by dramatically increasing investment in road safety.
- Road injuries disproportionately impact the poor and are hindering economic growth in many developing countries. Each death results in lifelong grief for families and economic hardship. Urgent global action is needed to address this growing public health and development crisis.
(1) Transport PPPs have not taken root in Bangladesh like in other South Asian countries due to Bangladesh's low income levels, underinvestment in transport networks, difficult geography, high population density, and political barriers.
(2) The few PPPs that have occurred in Bangladesh involved management contracts rather than greenfield projects common elsewhere.
(3) For PPPs to succeed in low-income countries like Bangladesh, strong governance, transparent analysis, and greater public investment in existing networks are needed to make new private projects viable.
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
- Sub-Saharan African rail networks are fragmented and lightly used due to competition from improved roads and liberalization of transport sectors. They struggle to generate enough revenue for maintenance and investment needs.
- The total network size is around 69,000 km, but many lines are in poor condition. Traffic densities are generally low at less than 300,000 units per route-km for most networks.
- Rehabilitating the networks will require large investments estimated at $500 million per year for 10 years, well beyond the railways' capacity to self-finance without outside support. New construction projects will rarely be viable given current low traffic volumes across most of the region.
The Africa Transporter, LLC, in situ Monrovia, Liberia - - A Delaware, U.S.A. Limited Liability Aviation start-up Corporation (LLC) founded May 2016. Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) providing inter-city and regional commuter, tourist, and cargo air operations in Africa.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is India's statutory body that regulates civil aviation. It investigates aviation accidents, maintains aviation regulations, issues licenses to pilots and engineers, certifies airports, and oversees air operators and air navigation services in India. Some of its key functions include registration of aircraft, safety oversight, implementation of international standards, and acting as an advisory body to the government on civil aviation matters. The government plans to replace DGCA with a new Civil Aviation Authority modeled on the US Federal Aviation Administration.
The document discusses the sustainability of air transportation. It defines sustainability and air transport. It then discusses the three pillars of sustainability as it relates to air transport - economy, society, and environment. It outlines some of the typical problems and challenges facing air transport sustainability, including climate change, fuel consumption, noise, and safety. It then discusses some of the initiatives by governments and world bodies to promote sustainable aviation, such as improving fuel efficiency, developing more efficient aircraft technology and sustainable alternative fuels, as well as focusing on social development, environmental efficiency, and economic growth.
This document discusses intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in transitional and developing countries. It begins by explaining the rapid growth in vehicle ownership and road traffic as countries reach higher income levels. The conventional approach of expanding infrastructure faces limitations and high costs. ITS emerged by combining information and communication technologies with transportation. ITS can help transitional countries more efficiently manage growing transportation needs. However, ITS deployment in transitional and developing countries requires special consideration due to factors like lower incomes, older vehicle fleets, and varying economic and transportation conditions both within and between countries. The World Bank provides technical notes to help practitioners understand ITS requirements in transitional contexts.
The document discusses the importance of developing Africa's aviation sector and facilitating an open skies policy on the continent. It outlines several initiatives that aim to achieve this, including the African Common Civil Aviation Policy, the Single African Sky program, and the Yamoussoukro Decision Implementation. The document emphasizes the need for citizens, journalists, and advocacy organizations to continue putting pressure on governments and the transport ministry to provide feasibility studies and details on developing Africa's aviation industry in order to support economic growth across the region.
Amv presentation final version for pretoriaNgomo Auguste
The document discusses the implementation of the African Mining Vision (AMV) and provides an assessment of its progress. Some key points:
- The AMV was adopted in 2009 with the goals of addressing poverty, developing infrastructure/skills, and industrializing Africa through sustainable mining practices.
- 17 countries have begun implementing the AMV through developing national mining visions and compliance policies. Liberia and Sierra Leone were identified as "champions" but have only achieved around 35-40% compliance.
- An assessment shows limited real impact on human development in AMV countries compared to non-members. While the goals of the AMV are important, it may have been too ambitious and not focused enough in its
The effectiveness of cargo security is dependent on many mitigation strategies set by the Aviation industry. Discuss the threats emerging from cargo operations and place 2 examples to show how these mitigations strategies effectively tighten the security for cargo and its effectiveness on the industry.
Aviation as an industry is structurally extremely unattractive. It is very difficult to make profit in this industry. The industry is, weighed down by regulations, and influenced by several uncontrollable factors. The combined effect of these factors is historically the industry has never earned a rate of return above its investors’ capital; in fact, it has destroyed more money than it has created. The main objective of the paper is to highlight the major characteristics of the industry. Factors such as cost of oil or security have direct impact on operational effectiveness and risk management of an airline company. Factors such as natural disasters or health emergencies and socio-political culture of a country too affect the financial health of the industry. The paper deals with the Indian Civil Aviation Industry. This paper is a theoretical review. by providing some suggestions.
Transportation plays a significant role in economic development and growth. It contributes to industries by enabling quick marketing of perishable goods. It also increases demand for goods by connecting new customers and markets. Transportation creates place and time utility by bridging production and consumption centers and allowing for faster distribution of products. It helps stabilize prices by moving commodities between surplus and deficit areas. India's transportation sector accounts for 6.4% of GDP, with road transportation making up 5.4% of GDP. Improved transportation infrastructure leads to economic benefits like lower prices, more product variety, and overall economic growth and efficiency.
Safe and sustainable aviation in africa; alignment of policies, regulation an...Dung Rwang Pam
Aviation is considered a vital tool for economic development in Africa. This becomes more critical considering the level of surface transport development across the continent. It generated around 450,000 jobs and contributed more than $10 billion USD to Africa’s GDP in 2007 (ATAG) . While air transport plays an important role in itself, its main role is to facilitate economic activity. Unfortunately, the region has suffered a history of high airline failure rates, poor infrastructure and an accident rate that is 8 times the global average. A major challenge now facing the continent is the lack of sustainable levels of the requisite, skilled workforce at all levels. This is necessary to steer the course of both governance and industry. The global community through various government and non-governmental agencies has proffered a plethora of initiatives and interventions, designed to redress the situation. However, the successes recorded through these efforts have been marginal.
It is time Africa learns from its past mistakes and focuses on achieving safe, sustainable, reliable and efficient air travel. It must be supported by sound infrastructure and concern for the environment. If the continent is at all serious about aviation, urgent steps must be put in place. These must include the following criteria which must to be strategically laid out in a detailed policy and supported by legal processes that will aid successful implementation.
• Governments must be transparent, accountable and guided by democratic principles.
• Transformational leadership should result in social and political stability that will create the suitable environment for regional economic integration.
• This integration will be easier to achieve if the region aligns its aviation policies and regulations to optimise the workforce available.
• All member States must pool resources to invest in infrastructure, aircraft acquisitions, fuel purchase-agreements and workforce training.
• Africa must understand that all infrastructure or equipment procured will need to be entrusted into the hands of a competent and skilled workforce if the industry is to achieve its objectives.
• Aviation professionals in the region must be proactive and visible.
The airlines should consider strategic commercial agreements and mergers to benefit from possible cost synergies.
• Safety and economic benefits will accrue from having a single African sky, a fly Africa policy and one Multi-lateral Air Service Agreement between Africa and Indian Ocean region and the rest of the world.
Creating human capital takes time; lost time is irretrievable. The region is running out of both time and human capital and the competition is not waiting.
Aviation is an industry of continental strategic importance to Africa. Africa depends mostly on air transport to link people with each other and the rest of the world at large. A safe, secure and efficient aviation Industry is crucial to support t
This document summarizes a paper that explores motorization trends in Asia and how transportation systems have evolved in China, Japan, and Indonesia. It finds that motorization is proceeding rapidly in most Asian cities, influenced by policies around street allocation, transportation subsidies, and infrastructure investments. These policies often promote rapid motorization and the decline of sustainable non-motorized transportation. The paper also examines factors driving motorization like decreasing urban densities, domestic auto manufacturing, and foreign investment from countries like Japan seeking new markets as demand levels off elsewhere. It categorizes cities based on their modal transportation mixes and finds examples of non-motorized, mixed-traffic, and public transportation dominated cities still common in Asia.
The document discusses the aviation industry in Africa and West Africa, focusing on two recent plane crashes in Ghana and Nigeria that killed 180 people. It outlines the importance of aviation to economic development and tourism. It then discusses two industry collaborations - the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA), established in 1968 to represent African airlines, and the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), formed in 2004 by seven West African states to harmonize civil aviation policies. Finally, it briefly outlines the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), created in 1964 to foster a safe and sustainable aviation industry across Africa.
An introduction to the transportation sector and the aviation industry and its role in the tourism industry and a focus on the possible future trends. Created to augment the lecture on the same subject for the students of the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) of the Lyceum of the Philippines - Cavite Campus for the subject Principles of Tourism II.
Pro-Poor Urban Development: China and Africa Workshop - "Affordable Housing F...AfricaChinaUrbanInitiative
Pro-Poor Urban Development: China and Africa Workshop - "Affordable Housing Finance in Africa", Jiang Wu - Transport Infrustructure & Poverty Reduction, 07/30/2012
http://urban-africa-china.angonet.org/
The document provides a welcome address for The Africa Forum exploring logistics and transport as growth drivers for the region. The 3-sentence summary is:
The forum aims to bring together CILT countries to replicate the regional event model in other areas like Southeast Asia and build partnerships with other organizations. It focuses on how Mauritius and the region can grow working internally and externally together. The theme of the forum centers on the strategic importance of logistics and transport for economic and regional growth in Africa.
The document summarizes plans by the Mauritius Ports Authority to develop Port Louis as a regional maritime hub. It discusses Port Louis' strategic location, ongoing and planned port development projects including expanding the container terminal, developing bunkering and petroleum storage facilities, growing cruise tourism, and increasing seafood exports. The goal is to increase container throughput to over 1.3 million TEUs, bunker sales to over 5 million tons, and establish Port Louis as a logistics center for East Africa and Indian Ocean islands by 2030. Studies and infrastructure projects are underway to realize this vision.
A Shipping Company's Perspective presented by Mr Michael Bjørnlund, Managing Director, Maersk (Mauritius) Ltd. / Indian Ocean Islands at Africa Forum 2016
Answers to questions in the Logistics and Transport Fun Trivia Quiz completed by teams of delegates at The Welcome Event for International Convention 2015
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport has outlined its priorities for 2016 to 2017. The priorities include growing membership individually and corporately, enhancing capabilities through improving the website and partnerships, and expanding the education offering. The goals are to focus on growth, capability, and governance to make the Institute the first choice for transport and supply chain professionals globally. Measures include developing regional structures in Africa and Southeast Asia, growing membership through country-specific 3-year plans and targets, and creating a global corporate membership program.
The document discusses how collaboration through technologies like the Internet of Things can enable supply chain success. It provides examples of how companies can collaborate across their supply chains, including through industrializing smart device production, establishing transportation solutions like direct train connections between countries, enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility, and offering comprehensive end-to-end services. The goal of these collaborative efforts is to drive peace and prosperity through more efficient supply chain operations and logistics.
Integrated Logistics: Transportation discusses key concepts in transportation logistics including:
- Integrated logistics involves system-wide management of the entire logistics chain as a single entity.
- Transportation is a key component of logistics networks and manages the flow of goods from origin to market.
- Factors such as costs, cargo characteristics, and distance determine the best means of transport which include air, land, water, and multimodal options.
- A well-developed transportation system is essential for business efficiency and competitiveness by decreasing costs and improving service quality.
OTM Value for International Logistics including Ocean Vessel TransportMavenWire
In the less harmonized International and European Supply Chain industry, this paper will outline the strategic value of OTM (Oracle Transportation Management). The paper will outline real solutions and real benefits from implemented OTM case studies in Europe. Highlighting some of the additional considerations when designing OTM solutions for International logistics.
Presented by Barry Hayes at MavenWire.
This document summarizes a class on integrated logistics management. It discusses key concepts like anticipating customer needs, acquiring resources to meet needs, and optimizing networks to fulfill requests. It also covers objectives like rapid response and minimum inventory/variance. Variables affecting evaluation include globalization, IT, and supply chain management growth. Operations involve inbound/outbound logistics. Key factors are shippers, suppliers, carriers, and government regulation. Integrated logistics provides advantages to companies by improving customer service and reducing costs through coordination across the supply chain.
Logistics management 100 marks assignmentYashuu Parekh
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of use in order to meet customer requirements. It involves integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging to deliver the right items to the right place at the right time. As logistics systems improved, production and consumption were able to separate geographically, allowing for more specialization and international trade. Effective logistics management is important for businesses operating in global markets.
Transportation plays a key role in supply chain management by moving products across distances in a timely manner. As logistics has become increasingly important due to cost and customer service pressures, transportation management focuses on optimizing network freight flows and micro-level routing decisions. Analyzing lane densities and consolidation opportunities can produce efficiencies through vehicle sharing, temporal consolidation, and backhaul utilization. The goal is to improve transportation efficiency through techniques like load consolidation, scheduling optimization, and minimizing empty miles.
1. Maritime education and training (MET) is critical for providing skilled human resources to support the maritime industry, which transports 80% of global trade by volume.
2. MET includes both offshore education for seafarers and onshore education for maritime professionals in areas like port management and administration. Demand for skilled workers in the maritime industry exceeds supply.
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Why do Transport and Logistics Matter for Development in Africa?
1. By
Dr. Aminu M. Yusuf, FCILT
Director General/Chief Executive
Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology
Zaria, NIGERIA
2. Introduction.
Transportation and Development:The Nexus
Objectives.
Abridged Profile of the Continent.
Conceptual Definition:Transport and
Development.
International Best Practices inTrade facilitation
byTransport and Logistics.
Recommendations.
Conclusion.
Further Reading.
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3. Transport and logistics play value-added
role in the globalized economy;
This role underlines the inevitability of
transport and logistics in the socio-
economic development of any continent,
particularly Africa.
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Ironically, the speed of transport system and
logistics processes on the continent is ridiculously
slow,
For instance, freight trains speed is average at 30
Km/ hour in some of the countries;
Rail networks are generally in even worse shape;
In many countries, most rail lines are still left over
from the colonial period and are in poor repair and
worn out.
Hence, most freight are transported via road
network, that is characterized by potholes,
congestion and increasing rate of accidents.
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Seaports systems operation are slowed down
by red-tapeism, particularly due to inefficiency
in custom processes and other logistics
functions.
Thus, trade and commerce facilitation through
value addition by different modes of transport,
that are capable of engendering diverse
developments, eludes the continent,
7. The link is both direct and indirect,
because, as transport and logistics
facilitate international trade transactions,
they:
- boost national income,
- reduce poverty, and
-consequently contribute to economic
and social development.
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9. To:
Highlight the link between transport and
logistics and development,
Identify challenges of transport and logistics
development on the continent of Africa,
Proffer solutions for a better transport system
and; consequent socio-economic
development of the continent.
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10. The continent has 1.1 billion persons
accounting for 15% of world population as at
2013.
Extremely rich in multicultural diversity,
with more than 2000 ethnic groups and 3000
distinct languages.
From 2001 to 2010, six of the world’s ten
fastest growing economies are in Sub-
Saharan Africa, partly due to natural
resources.
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The top-ranking:Angola and Nigeria have
both benefitted significantly from oil exports;
The continent has a very low connectivity/
accessibility among countries.
For instance,Angola has just 4km of roads per
100 square kilometres of land;
Ghana’s road density is more than 10 times as
high.
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South Africa has 62km of roads per 100
square kilometres,
Road quality across the continent is very
poor,
Hence, ‘in 2011, total intra-African trade
represented only about 11% of African
trade with the world’. (Africa gearing up.
www.pwc.com/africagearingup)
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There is increasing growing rail integration in
the Southern and Eastern parts of the
continent, but virtually nearly non-existent in
theWest .
Seaports are the most important entry point
to the African continent, with most goods
travelling by ship;
But there are not enough ports to handle
existing traffic, or potential growth in traffic.
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Although, there are few number of on-
going ports development projects across
the continent, viz:
-West: Barra do Dande (north of
Luanda), Lobito in Angola and Lekki in
Nigeria,
- East at Lamu in Kenya and Musoma in
Tanzania.
However, capacity and efficiency remained
key challenges of the existing ports.
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Africa has a number of international
airports for passenger traffic across
the continent;
Transporting air freight is more
difficult, in large part due to security
issues;
And,West Africa still lacks a strong
hub-and-spoke structure.
16. The problem of trade facilitation and
consequent socio-economic development of
the continent can be categorized under 2-
factors, namely
-Dearth of transport infrastructure, and
-Slow and poor logistics process.
The poor logistics process challenge can be
sub-divided into the following operational
issues:
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-higher inland travel costs,
-higher port and terminal handling fees,
-higher customs clearance and technical
control fees,
- higher costs of documents and letters of
credit preparation.
-long dwell times of import containers in
most seaports at average of 14 days
instead of 3-day.
-poor connections to the hinterland and;
- red tape at customs are at play at most
border posts.
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According to the World Bank, it takes just 12
days to export a container from Egypt, at a cost of
US$625.
The journey lasts four times as long – over a
month and a half – to export a container from
Angola, at nearly triple the cost and it can get
even trickier. if you need to cross borders within
Africa.
In contrast, at the world’s largest ports in Hong
Kong and Singapore it takes just five days to
export a container at a cost of US$575 and
US$456 respectively.
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Trade and transport infrastructure remains
a serious constraint in Africa, because of
the poor state of the transport systems and
the prevailing logistics process;
Partly the increasing poverty rate ,
unemployment among other
developmental challenges, is attributable
to the poor state of the transport system
and the logistics process on the continent.
20. COUNTRY GDP US$ Billion Logistics
Performance Index
(LPI)/155
Algeria 209.3 125 (2.41)
Angola 115 138 (2.28)
Republic of Congo 17.2 143(2.21)
Egypt 256.7 57 (2.98)
Nigeria 270.2 121 (2.45)
Ghana 40.4 108 (2.51)
Kenya 40.7 122 (2.43)
South Africa 384.3 23 (3.67)
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21. According to Hoyle and Knowles (1998)
the nexus between transport and
development in Africa as shown in the
Taaffe, Morrill and Gould Model, 1963
link political , economic and transport
development in Ghana and Nigeria, pre-
and post colonial period, are rooted both
physically and historically, in seaports.
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The bottom line as regards the
interrelationship between transport
and development, according to Taaffe,
Morrill and Gould (1963) as stated by
Hoyle and Knowles (1998) is that
“the intimate interrelationships
between transport and development
provide an essential underpinning”.
24. Evidence from literature has shown that
inasmuch as transport and logistics facilitate
production, trade and commerce; it at the same
time impact positively on the socio-economic
development of any geographic areas both
directly and indirectly.
For, as much as production continues more
and more people will be engaged thus
minimized the poverty level among the people
across board.
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Also, a well developed integrated transport
and logistics system will not only facilitate
trade, it guarantees employment as well as
improve quality of life of the people
through steady flow of cash to the people.
It is on this premise, African countries are
encouraged to prioritize the development
of integrated physical and “soft” transport
and logistics infrastructure across the
continent.
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Again, report by OECD highlighted that transport and
logistics engender development, because they:
-Facilitate International trade and consequent economic
growth and poverty alleviation.
-Enhance trade liberalization which reduces poverty,
particularly if the right complementary policies are put
in place;
-Promote economic and social development through
increased productivity and decreased poverty;
-Enabled a complex network of producers and
assemblers in a different country.
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-Ensure effective participation in agrifood
value chains,.
-Guarantee transferability and affordability of
socially important goods, such as basic
foodstuffs,
-Create access for producers, including
agricultural smallholders, by bringing them
closer to local and regional markets.
-Make it possible for farmers to access entirely
new markets, either in different regions, or,
potentially, internationally.
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- Allows countries that are geographically
isolated—including landlocked countries and
Small Island developing states— to link with
world markets.
-Key to the achievement of important social
development goals, such as the distribution of
vaccines and;
-Proffer a veritable source of direct and
indirect source of employment.
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But, the great challenges of poor connectivity of
network of infrastructure, and deficient logistics
processes, especially at most sea and airports,
have not allowed Africa to harness its potential
towards socio-economic development;
The continent therefore needs better transport
infrastructure, more connectivity across borders
and an improved business environment to reach
its potential
30. Private sector development in Brazil
Two private sector companies,APM
Terminals andTerminal Investment Limited,
have together invested over USD 1 billion in a
new container terminal at the Port of Santos.
It is expected to increase capacity by up to
40% and productivity by up to 10%.
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Case of Indonesia
Shortly after publication of the 2007 LPI
report, government officials launched a wide-
reaching public- private dialogue on transport
and logistics issues in the country.
This process led to the preparation of an
action plan focusing on trade costs in its
major ports, and the particular challenges
faced by the country.
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The government took a number of steps to
improve port performance, such as offering
24-hour service throughout the week.
Although a number of issues still remain to
be resolved, these initial reforms are
perhaps starting to bear fruit: the country’s
LPI rank increased from 75th to 59th
between the 2010 and 2012 reports.
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Automated System for Customs
Data (ASYCUDA)
In partnership with bilateral
donors and multilateral
organizations—such as UNCTAD,
which developed the Automated
System for Customs Data
(ASYCUDA)
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World Custom’s Organization Intervention
WCO’s approach in East and Southern Africa,
under a project financed by the Finnish
government.
The overall objectives of the project is to have:
- customs administrations in the region
efficiently managed,
- good governance;
- modern working methods,
- provide smooth trade facilitation and;
- strict law enforcement.
37. One of the most important factors in Africa’s future
development will be increasing cross-border trade,
both within Africa and with the rest of the world.
That means solid road and rail networks that span
regions, and the continent.
There are already a number of trans-African
highways, and several, like the Lagos-Abidjan
highway through West Africa, already include
expansion plans.
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However, for transport to make contributions to
sustainable development several issues needed to
be addressed, namely:
-Political priority/ Will,
-Redirecting investment,
-Government/ private sector/ civil society
partnerships,
-Capacity building and knowledge, and
technology exchange, and
- Coordination action at all levels (city-
national-regional-global)
39. By contrast, physical infrastructure such as
roads, rail links, ports, and air ports remain in
serious need of upgrading and maintenance in
many Africa countries.
The private sector is an important source of
investment to bridge the Africa infrastructural
gap.
However, authorities at regional and continental
levels need to provide this private sector the
enabling operating environment that guarantees
returns on investment.
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Therefore appropriate regulatory regime that
will encourage private investment in rail, road,
inland waterways, ports and airport
infrastructure should be created, such that a
stable and consistency in development pattern
on the continent can be realized soon.