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MOVING AFRICA TR ANS PO R T

FORWARD:

IMPROVING Transport

TRANSPORT Evolution

CONNECTIVITY Co-located with:

Road
FOR ECONOMIC Roads evolution Africa –
FoRum & showcase
GROWTH AND 29 – 30 NOVEMbER 2021 reimagined

COMPETITIVENESS InkoSI AlberT luThulI ICC Complex (DurbAn ICC), SouTh AFrICA

The Transport Evolution Africa Forum

is taking place from 29-30 November
HYbRID EVENT: this year at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC

Giving you digital access to the Complex in Durban.
live event
021 has proven to be a challenging year for the • Women in Transport Awards – a dinner to give
transport sector globally, and it has highlighted areas
400+ 2 of vulnerability and ineffi ciencies in the African women in the industry the acknowledgement
they deserve, which is much needed after the past
senior-level transport network. Th is has ignited the need for fast- two years.
tracking upgrades and growth plans for ports, rail and roads.
professionals Now, more than ever, with the urgent call for investment, Attendees can also expect:

collaboration and the implementation of African Continental • Panel discussions: the African transport sector’s role in
Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) requirements in the African facilitation and implementation to support the African
transport sector, a meeting space for the sector in 2021 is Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement;
needed. ports authorities discuss the World Bank Report and
The meeting place for Africa’s transport and infrastructure
20+ investment professionals. With this in mind, the Transport Evolution Africa improvement and expansion projects towards building
a robust global competitive strategy; and rail network
strategic sponsors With the urgent call for investment, collaboration, and the Forum will focus on infrastructure investment, country in Africa: privatisation, third party agreements and
implementation AfCFTA requirements on the African transport sector,
concessions.
there is no better time for the industry to connect! Your delegate pass transport expansion plans, and the AfCFTA agreement • Th e global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI)
and the challenges and opportunities it brings for the
will give you access to:
sector. update – World Bank Report.
IMBIZO 21 – the Southern African Infrastructure Summit – looking at • M7 round up on greening goals for shipping lines.
priority projects in transport, water and energy sectors and presenting Th e following elements will be included in the Forum: • Updates from shipping organisations on their greening
30+ a number of these projects for investment considerations • IMBIZO 21 – the Southern African Infrastructure strategies and expectations from ports and supply

chains.
countries represented TRANSPORT EVOLUTION AFRICA FORUM – a one-day high level Summit will look at priority projects in the transport, • Information on the Living Ports Project in Spain, the
conference focused on the AfCFTA, project updates, port and transport
water and energy sectors and present a number of
corridor expansion plans and global shipping expectations/trends these projects for investment considerations. requirements and vision to build a robust southern
ROADS EVOLUTION AFRICA FORUM – focusing on the expansion of the • Transport Evolution Africa – a one-day high level African rail network and the East African rail
road networks, maintenance, and design of road infrastructure Forum focused on AfCFTA, project updates, port and masterplan for east to west access.
transport corridor expansion plans and global shipping
4 Don’t miss the opportunity to re-connect with your • Roads Evolution Africa Forum – will focus on the Contact Natalie Kruger on 021 700 5506 or email L O GI S T I CS NEWS
expectations and trends.
nataliekruger@dmgevents.com to discuss your
co-located events industry peers! To book your seat at Transport Evolution expansion of road networks, maintenance and design involvement at this year’s event. For more information,
Africa Forum, contact Natalie Kruger on +27 21 700 5506 of road infrastructure. visit www.transportevolution.com. •
or email: NatalieKruger@dmgevents.com
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