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Main conclusions resulting from the DIGILOGIC Trend Radar:

• As can be expected from their different environmental and historical contexts, there are differences between logistics trends in Africa and the Global North.
• Implementation of digital technologies is not a top priority for logistics in Africa; rather, new and old digital and physical technologies are being combined to obtain the best outcomes possible within the contexts of logistics in Africa. Existing challenges refer to the lack of infrastructure and climatic challenges as well as societal fragmentation across Africa. In a world where uncertainties are introduced into global logistics unpredictably by extreme weather events and social conflicts, valuable insights for the future of European logistics could be gained from ongoing analyses of emerging logistics solutions in Africa.
• One of the key factors driving the adoption of digital technologies in African logistics is the continent's increasing connectivity through increasing internet penetration, the proliferation of mobile devices and the expansion of telecommunication infrastructure.
• Common trends between DIGILOGIC Trend Radar (Africa Focus) and DHL Trend Radar (Global North): Blockchain, Drones, Alternative Energy Solutions, Sharing Economy.
• The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to contribute fundamentally to the development of the logistics industry in the respective countries and foster trend developments.