AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPort Performance: Cotonou says container turnaround is 36–72 hours, compared with waits of up to two months at some West African rivals, strengthening its pitch as a regional trade gateway. Air Connectivity: Royal Air Maroc will introduce Starlink inflight Wi-Fi in 2027, becoming the first African airline to offer the service. Canada and Côte d’Ivoire have also doubled permitted passenger capacity to 14 weekly flights per country and expanded cargo rights. Shipping Risks: Escalating conflict around the Bab al-Mandab Strait threatens a key Europe–Asia route and could push up fuel and freight costs, with ships facing longer diversions around Africa. Road Freight: South Africa’s October fuel-price increase is adding pressure on road logistics operators and could feed through to transport costs.
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