Sub-Saharan Africa recorded strong trade value growth in 2026 despite higher tariffs, geopolitical tensions and disruption to major trade routes. The value of the region's trade rose 11% in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
In logistics, you cannot control what you cannot see. That principle has always applied. What has changed is the scale, speed and complexity of the information required to act on it.
At their recent industry event in Johannesburg, Logistics News met up with Mithun Perinchery from Dematic and Wayne Freel from Apex RTS where they shared some insights from their high-level discussions with leading brands as well as on the partnership between Dematic and Apex RTS.
Transport reform, regional trade, safer freight corridors and workforce development will take centre stage at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe Regional Conference at Automechanika Johannesburg on 28 and 29 October 2026.
