Transport

Despite a 2013 fire that gutted the arrivals terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya is poised to become a dominant regional aviation hub, following years of investment in upgrades at regional airports, the launch of JKIA’s greenfield terminal construction project, and fleet investment that has seen national carrier Kenya Airways expand its routes...

As East and Central Africa’s largest economy, holding a strategic position that includes more than 1400 km of coastline and the region’s biggest and busiest port, Kenya represents a critical lifeline for landlocked neighbouring countries. As such, its transportation network plays a significant role in future domestic and regional development. Expansion of infrastructure...

Competitive among local and international players, Ghana’s logistics sector has grown in parallel with the economy and is on course to continue this trend, given rising demand and the government’s efforts to promote foreign investment. However, bureaucracy and human resource shortages remain as key challenges.

Air travel is growing rapidly in Ghana, as the country’s population takes to the sky and more tourists and businesspeople visit the country. Plans are under way to develop Ghana’s major airports to keep pace with growing demand, while the government is also seeking a private investor to help re-establish a national airline.

Few sectors are as fundamental to supporting long-term economic development as transport. As Ghana’s growth has accelerated in recent years, the government has sought to boost investment in all modes of transport through public and private resources.