Across Africa, we have transport operators, ports, customs authorities, freight forwarders, financial institutions, regulators, technology providers and payment platforms. Each performs an important role. Yet too often these systems operate independently rather than as one coordinated trade ecosystem.
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold and timely step toward addressing the climate crisis through the built environment. In a recent statement at the National Kick-off Workshop for the Development of the National Decarbonization and Resilience Roadmap for Nigeria’s Buildings and Construction Sector, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, announced that the ongoing review of the National Building Code will integrate comprehensive climate-smart standards.
In Africa, poor waste management is not merely an environmental issue; it is a direct threat to our supply chains. Clogged drains lead to flooded roads, delaying trucks, damaging cargo, increasing operational costs, and endangering the lives of drivers and operators. Methane emissions from landfills accelerate climate change, which in turn damages critical transport infrastructure. These are daily realities our members face.
In the fight against climate change and environmental degradation, some of the most powerful solutions are emerging from the most unexpected places, not from high-tech laboratories, but from the hands of ordinary Nigerian farmers and the determination of logistics professionals. Across the dry regions of Nigeria, farmers are turning plastic waste into life-saving drip irrigation
Landfills and open dumpsites across Africa are quietly becoming one of the continent’s fastest-growing sources of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. As waste piles up in poorly managed sites, methane continues to escape into the atmosphere for decades, worsening climate change, polluting the air, and contributing to flooding that destroys roads and disrupts logistics operations.
Africa’s logistics is no longer just about moving goods; it is the heartbeat of economic inclusion, climate resilience, and opportunity for millions. From rural farmers accessing markets to urban consumers receiving life-saving medicine, the way we move shapes lives and livelihoods.
In Africa’s logistics landscape, cutting supply chain costs is rarely achieved with quick fixes. It demands a deep understanding of interconnected challenges, transport inefficiencies, warehousing constraints, labour dynamics, regulatory complexity, and climate vulnerabilities, all operating in often unpredictable conditions.
Transitioning into international trade and logistics can feel intimidating, especially when it seems like you must forget everything you’ve built and start from zero. But here’s the truth ATLSF lives by: you don’t have to start over to build a strong career in trade and logistics across Africa. With the right knowledge, structured training, and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise for African logistics and cross-border trade—it’s already here, quietly transforming how goods move across borders. From product classification and sanctions screening to risk assessment and document processing, AI is helping professionals reduce errors, speed up compliance, and lower costs. But in Africa, where infrastructure gaps, border
Imagine a grid bursting with color: trucks navigating highways, ships sailing oceans, gears turning in harmony, leaves representing eco-friendly growth, handshakes sealing partnerships, and bicycles pedaling toward urban sustainability. At the center, our bold tagline: “Advocating Sustainable Logistics Across Africa.” This visual isn’t random; it’s a deliberate narrative of how ATLSF is bridging gaps in
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