New groupage service to Abidjan

The outlook for growth in

Africa remains high with

signs of positive development

in many economies on the

continent.

According to Martin Keck,

CFR Freight managing director,

traffic into Africa is expected to

grow at higher levels than the

rest of the world.

The company recently

launched a new seafreight

export service to Abidjan in the

Ivory Coast, a clear indication

of its positive outlook for the

region.

“Growing our footprint on

the African continent remains a

key objective,” said Keck. “Our

road freight division, which was

started just over a year ago, has

been highly successful. And

thanks to our muscular agencies

all over Africa we are able to

efficiently serve the continent

with air, sea and road solutions.

Our German partners and the

WorldWide Alliance are now

represented in both Kenya and

Tanzania.”

Africa does however have

its fair share of challenges –

ranging from monetary issues

and corruption to slow border

post crossings. “But there

are many opportunities for

companies that offer good,

reliable service.”

Looking to the future, Keck

said that while he was extremely

positive it was essential for longterm

sustainability that current

investment in Africa was about

more than just resources.

“Diversification going forward

will be extremely important.”

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Growing our footprint

on the African continent

remains a key objective.

– Martin Keck