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African airfreight gains from ocean shipping disruption, but long-term effect is questioned
African air cargo has seen a boom as disruption to ocean freight in the Middle East makes airfreight an alternative for some shipments, while forwarders doubt lasting structural benefits.
African airfreight is experiencing a rise linked to disruption in ocean freight across the Middle East, according to the report. Forwarders remain sceptical about whether the shift will bring long-term structural benefits.
Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express’s Sub-Saharan Africa operations, told The Loadstar that when sea freight runs into trouble, airfreight becomes the only viable alternative for keeping goods moving, the report says.
Doubts remain over whether the current increase represents a durable change in freight patterns.
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