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DP World on Rail, SEZs and Enabling Efficient Trade Across Africa

Following the recently held CNBC Africa discussion in partnership with DP World, which explored the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as catalysts for regional growth and global connectivity across Africa, Railways Africa Editor, Phillippa Dean, sat down with Mohammed Akoojee, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DP World Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mohammed Mahomedy, Head of Infrastructure and Rail for Sub-Saharan Africa.

The discussion covers:

  • The importance of intermodal transport ecosystems that connect ports, rail, roads, and SEZs.
  • DP World’s ongoing investments across West, East, and Southern Africa, including new ports and free zones in Senegal, the DRC, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
  • The company’s focus on rail connectivity, including its interest in the Maputo Corridor linking South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
  • Opportunities created by South Africa’s open-access rail reform and the role of private sector participation in infrastructure upgrades.
  • The economic impact of reducing logistics costs and transit times to unlock trade, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and create jobs across the continent.

#railway #transport #Africa #freight #port #logistics #DPWorld

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Contributor: Phillippa Dean

DP World on Rail, SEZs and Enabling Efficient Trade Across Africa

Following the recently held CNBC Africa discussion in partnership with DP World, which explored the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as catalysts for regional growth and global connectivity across Africa, Railways Africa Editor, Phillippa Dean, sat down with Mohammed Akoojee, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DP World Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mohammed Mahomedy, Head of Infrastructure and Rail for Sub-Saharan Africa.

The discussion covers:

  • The importance of intermodal transport ecosystems that connect ports, rail, roads, and SEZs.
  • DP World’s ongoing investments across West, East, and Southern Africa, including new ports and free zones in Senegal, the DRC, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
  • The company’s focus on rail connectivity, including its interest in the Maputo Corridor linking South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
  • Opportunities created by South Africa’s open-access rail reform and the role of private sector participation in infrastructure upgrades.
  • The economic impact of reducing logistics costs and transit times to unlock trade, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and create jobs across the continent.

#railway #transport #Africa #freight #port #logistics #DPWorld

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DP World Sub-Saharan Africa leaders Mohammed Akoojee and Mohammed Mahomedy joined Railways Africa Editor Phillippa Dean to discuss how Special Economic Zones (SEZs), rail, and integrated logistics are transforming trade efficiency and connectivity across Africa.

The conversation follows a CNBC Africa–DP World discussion exploring SEZs as catalysts for regional growth and global competitiveness.

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Contributor: Phillippa Dean

DP World on Rail, SEZs and Enabling Efficient Trade Across Africa

Following the recently held CNBC Africa discussion in partnership with DP World, which explored the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as catalysts for regional growth and global connectivity across Africa, Railways Africa Editor, Phillippa Dean, sat down with Mohammed Akoojee, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DP World Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mohammed Mahomedy, Head of Infrastructure and Rail for Sub-Saharan Africa.

The discussion covers:

  • The importance of intermodal transport ecosystems that connect ports, rail, roads, and SEZs.
  • DP World’s ongoing investments across West, East, and Southern Africa, including new ports and free zones in Senegal, the DRC, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
  • The company’s focus on rail connectivity, including its interest in the Maputo Corridor linking South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
  • Opportunities created by South Africa’s open-access rail reform and the role of private sector participation in infrastructure upgrades.
  • The economic impact of reducing logistics costs and transit times to unlock trade, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and create jobs across the continent.

#railway #transport #Africa #freight #port #logistics #DPWorld

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