8 - 10 October 2024

Gallagher Convention Centre

THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING PLACE FOR AFRICA’S LOGISTIC SUPPLY-CHAIN

100 + Exhibitors
4000 Attendees
45 Countries

THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING PLACE FOR AFRICA’S LOGISTIC SUPPLY-CHAIN

Africa is forecast to surpass half a billion ecommerce/e-tail users by 2025 and is expecting double-digit growth in the movement of cargo over the coming yearsTransport infrastructure and logistics are the strategic enablers of trade and competitiveness for Africa, and thneed for advanced logistics systems, has never been more crucial.

The Logistic Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2023 brings together corporate logistics teams and service providers, from key industries such as mining, retail, automotive, logistics, health, and retail from across the logistics supply chain.

The Forum will present long-term strategies to address some of the ongoing the logistics challenges faced by industry, as well as best practices and new technology solutions needed to enhance efficiency for the handling, moving and transportation of goods throughout Africa.

With partnership development, networking, knowledge sharing and project expansion at the heart of the Forum, Africa’s entire value chain actively participates to strengthen collaboration, initiate new projects and partnerships, and implement visionary objectives.

A STRATEGIC CO-LOCATION WITH
TRANSPORT EVOLUTION AFRICA FORUM & EXPO

Transport infrastructure and transport logistics are the strategic enablers of trade and competitiveness for Africa.

Getting the transport infrastructure right is critical for an efficient logistics supply-chain.

As African transport networks will be a determining factor of Africa’s global competitiveness in the future, the co-location of Africa’s leading transport infrastructure (TEA) and transport logistics (LEA) Forum & Expos will  present a complete picture in the operating environment, solutions to current barriers and future opportunities for driving trade in the continent.

Showcase your innovative solutions and products to
the transport infrastructure value chain!

WHY THIS IS THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT?

Save time & money

Access hundreds of new products, technologies and services from across the transport and logistics sector.

Grow your network

Make meaningful connections with over 3,000 attendees, representing the full industry value chain.

Learn from experts

Attend free workshops and sessions delivered by world-class industry speakers and experts.

Get business done

Everyone who’s anyone in Africa’s transport sector will be there – the easiest way to do valuable business in three days.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR?

EXHIBIT

100 Exhibitors from 34 countries who are there to grow their sales pipeline and generate quality leads while visitors are there to find the latest solutions to support their businesses.

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STRATEGIC CONFERENCE

100 speakers present in 3 days of high-level discussions across multi-track programme addressing ports, rail and road infrastructure.

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TRANSPORT EVOLUTION AFRICA AWARDS

Celebrate the companies and individuals who are trailblazers within the transport and logistics sector, at the annual awards gala dinner.

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CEO FORUM

30 CEO’s from African Transport Authorities will meet to find solutions to leadership challenges. (By Invitation only)

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TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS

20 CPD accredited technical workshops presented in partnership with experts and industry associations. Free to all attendees.

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THE SEZ (SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE ) LOUNGE

The Special Economic Zones Lounge will showcase infrastructure project pipelines, to help build investor confidence, help companies find lucrative partnership opportunities within governments, the private sector, and learn about the significant business opportunities which exist within these economic zones.

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WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?

Logistics operations, services and management

  • SCM systems
  • Port services
  • Road toll collection systems
  • Insurance, banks, customs, and clearance services
  • Stevedoring and cargo handaling
  • Traffic, transport, and fleet management systems
  • Health and safety equipment and gear
  • Freight forwarding service
  • HR management systems
  • Brokerage services
  • Fleet management and consumables (fuel cards)

Technologies: hardware
and software

  • IT systems
  • Blockchain technology
  • Cloud services and solutions
  • Telematics and communication
  • AI
  • Communications and data-processing systems
  • New hydrogen and clean technologies
  • IOT
  • Supply chain software

Vehicles
and ancillary

  • Road vehicles (motor cars, trucks)
  • Rail carriages vehicles
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Filling-station equipment
  • Electric vehicles
  • Diesel efficiency solutions

Warehousing, packaging, storage, conveying, and distribution equipment

  • Refrigeration, heating, and cold-chain management equipment
  • Lifts and handling equipment
  • Packaging and unpackaging machines
  • Pallet inverters and dispensers
  • HVAC
  • Shelving and shelving systems
  • Fine planning
  • Security systems
  • IT security
  • Building and site security
  • Manufacturing execution systems
  • Packaging, cargo protection
  • Container management
  • Control systems and equipment
  • Cargo coding, labelling, marking, reading materials, technology, tools, and systems
  • Distribution centres, warehouses container terminals, airports
  • Palletising robots
  • Production robots
  • Automated storage and retrieval systems
  • Warehouse equipment and management
  • Storage and handling systems
  • Process control for storage and distribution systems
  • Warehouse vehicles
  • Workplace and fire safety
  • Continuous handling equipment
  • Conveyor systems and automation controls
  • Distribution and loading equipment / facilities
  • Weighing systems
  • Cranes and hoists
  • Ramps and loading equipment
  • Equipment maintenance, Shelf inspection and repair
  • Order picking equipment

WHO WILL YOU MEET?

SECTORS

  • Cargo owners
  • Corporate logistics teams from key industries such as mining, retail, automotive, logistics, health, and retail
  • Logistics companies, freight forwarders and courier companies
  • Transport companies and carriers
  • Warehousing companies
  • Service/solution providers and manufacturers of technologies to the sector

SECTOR SPECIFIC

Logistics
companies

  • Head of operations
  • Business development leads
  • Procurement directors/managers / officers
  • Chief engineers
  • Fleet directors/managers

Cargo owners: retail
and automotive

  • Warehouse manager
  • Logistics directors/managers / specialist
  • Logisticians
  • Import/Export directors/managers

Cargo owners: mining and manufacturing

  • Procurement logistic directors/managers
  • Distribution procurement directors/managers
  • Supply manager and logistic directors/managers
  • Distribution and material movement directors/managers