Intra-regional trade is set to increase dramatically in the next few years as Africa commits to trading within the continent more than ever before. And it’s critical if the continent is to compete on an international scale, in the view of Michael Henning, general manager of Easyclear. “The formation of the African Bank with the BRICS initiative is one that should impact positively on the trade environment over the long term,” he told FTW. “A steady increase in volumes is being forecast based primarily on feedback from agents at the various borders who are reporting an increase in their volumes and a positive outlook for 2017.” He said with Easyclear having developed modules and solutions designed primarily for cross-border clearances, the company was positioning itself to service this growing sector. “Our regional branch offices offer support to logistics companies who require solutions for the cross-border aspects of the logistics supply chain.”
