Transport Evolution African Forum & Expo will host free-to-attend workshops and sessions on the exhibition floor, bringing like-minded people together to learn and share experiences about the transport and logistics industries.
Our FREE-to-attend workshops and sessions, extensively researched with professionals in the transport sector across Africa, will provide you with the knowledge to drive business and career success.
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023
11:00 – 13:30
Innovative strategies and solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the road freight industry
- Understanding carbon emissions in the road freight
- Innovative vehicle technologies
- Sustainable infrastructure
- Policies and regulations
14:00 – 15:00
Understanding and Implementing the Public Procurement Bill: Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency in Government Procurement
15:00 – 15:15
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Welcome address: Repositioning SEZs to promote localisation, reindustrialisation and investment attraction: KwaZulu Natal case study
15:10 – 16:00
Driving automation at port terminals for more efficiency and productivity
- Innovative automation technologies and strategies that are transforming port terminals into streamlined hubs.
- Port terminal automation
- Operational optimisation
- Workforce transition
15:15 – 15:25
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Keynote address: The economic impact of Special Economic Zones
15:25 – 17:00
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Armchair discussion: Empowering progress: Strategies for SEZs and transformative
transport infrastructure for trade in Africa
17:00
Mayoral Welcome Networking Function,
Venue: SEZ Lounge, Hall 2
Thursday, 21 September 2023
10:00 – 10:30
Enhancing road transport security: Mitigating risks and ensuring safe mobility
- Road transport security challenges
- Emerging technologies
09:30 – 10:20
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Keynote address: unlocking synergies: Special economic zones and the transport sector evolution
10:00 – 11:00
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Armchair Discussion: Exploring the benefits of Special Economic Zones to support trade and transport corridors
11:00 – 11:30
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Unleashing Opportunities: Showcasing the Investment Potential of our SEZ Project
11:00 – 11:30
Deep Foundation Solutions
11:30 – 12:00
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Showcasing the investment potential of Freeport Saldanah’s Bay
11:40 – 12:10
Consignee / Consignor NRTA Legislation Regulation 330A – 330D
11:30 – 12:00
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Showcasing Cargo Opportunities at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone
12:20 – 12:40
Safer fuel transportation: Best practices and regulatory compliance
12:30 – 13:00
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
KZN Growth Fund: Funding mechanism and criteria
14:00 – 14:15
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Walvis Bay Corridor expansion plans and transport corridors
14:15 – 14:30
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Country port expansion & development projects, Rail concessions and road investment projects
14:30 – 14:45
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
GGDA vision and expansion plans
14:45 – 15:00
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Trans Kalahari Corridor
14:00 – 14:30
Transforming transportation with drone technology
- Road transport security challenges
- Emerging technologies
14:40 – 15:30
Empowering women in logistics and transport: Breaking barriers and driving change
- Understanding gender disparities
- Leadership and skills development
- Mentorships
15:00 – 15:45
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Armchair discussions: Fulfilling Global Prerequisites for engagement and Investment in SEZ’s
15:45
Networking Meetings
19:00
Awards Gala Dinner (bookings only)
Friday, 22 September 2023
09:30 – 11:00
Accelerating African Integration: Unleashing the Potential of Transport Services under the AfCFTA
The panel session aims to shed light on the critical role of transport services within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA is a historic agreement that seeks to create a single continental market for goods and services, with the potential to transform Africa’s economic landscape. Effective transport services are essential for realizing the AfCFTA’s goals, as they facilitate the movement of goods, people, and capital across borders.
This panel session will bring together experts from various sectors to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for optimizing transport services under the AfCFTA. The session will also serve as a platform for stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue, share insights, and forge collaborations to unlock the immense potential of transport services in realizing the goals of the AfCFTA. This is in line with the African Union (AU) theme of the year (2023) which is the “Acceleration of AfCFTA Implementation”.
OUTCOMES
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Comprehensive understanding of the current state of transport services in Africa and their significance in the context of the AfCFTA.
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Identification of key challenges, bottlenecks, and gaps in the transport infrastructure and regulatory frameworks that need to be addressed to facilitate trade.
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Policy recommendations for governments, regional bodies, and stakeholders on how to enhance transport services in alignment with the AfCFTA.
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Strategies for ensuring that transport services contribute to sustainable development and are accessible to all, including marginalized communities.
10:00 – 10:40
Integrated road into the urban fabric: Planning, design and safe operations with consideration for adjacent land and multimodal transportation
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Policy and integration
11:20 – 12:00
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE:
MORNING SESSIONS – Round of panel discussions: Next phase of transport development in Africa
11:45 – 12:45
CGSO alternative dispute resolution system and the mandatory registration of participants
12:00
Delegate Networking Lunch
14:00
Exhibtion Closes
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