Africa’s logistics sector is heading into 2026 with strong momentum, as global trade proves more resilient than expected despite geopolitical and financial pressures. Data from the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker shows global goods trade grew faster in early 2025 than any period since 2010 (outside the pandemic), highlighting the importance of connectivity—especially for Sub-Saharan Africa’s links with Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Growth will be driven by digitalisation and AI-enabled logistics, the rise of second cities such as Mombasa, Eldoret and Kumasi as new trade hubs, and sustainability becoming a core operating standard. The real test in 2026 will be execution: turning frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into smoother border processes, predictable clearance times and lower trade friction.
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