Kenya is set to host Air Cargo Africa 2025, the continent’s premier logistics event, from February 19–21, 2025, in Nairobi. This highly anticipated gathering will bring together top industry stakeholders, exhibitors, and decision-makers to showcase the latest innovations and opportunities in Africa’s rapidly expanding air cargo sector.
The event comes as Africa’s air cargo industry experiences robust growth, driven by rising global demand for fresh produce, specialty goods, and pharmaceuticals. Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) handled 112,000 tons of cargo in Q1 2024, cementing its status as one of Africa’s busiest cargo hubs alongside Addis Ababa and Johannesburg.
Outbound air cargo from Africa grew by 6% year-on-year in mid-2024, with special cargo—comprising horticultural products, coffee, seafood, and other perishables—accounting for 80% of exports. East African nations, particularly Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, are leading this growth, significantly boosting regional trade volumes.
Global logistics leaders, including Swissport, Emirates SkyCargo, Qatar Cargo, Turkish Cargo, and MSC, are set to join the event, alongside prominent African players such as Kenya Airways Cargo, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Astral Aviation, Suhara, and Long Wing Express.
Organizers of Air Cargo Africa 2025 highlight the event as an opportunity for participants to explore new technologies, forge partnerships, and discuss strategies to sustain the sector’s growth. Nairobi’s position as a logistics hub makes it a fitting host city for this landmark industry event.
