Maersk seeks to strengthen trade ties between Africa & Japan
Maersk currently has operations in almost every country across the continent.
“We know Africa better than anybody else in the industry and remain committed to connecting this booming continent to the rest of the world. In order to do this effectively, it is essential that we continue to highlight the vast economic potential of the African region.”
“Recent data from IMF, McKinsey Institute, World Bank and Citibank confirms this growing potential, stating that Africa will host the world’s second-fastest growing economies to 2020. With the advantage of a young and growing population, the continent is also experiencing rapid technological changes, which are unlocking new opportunities for consumers and business. Adding to this, is Africa’s abundant supply of resources and powerful urbanization rate – said to be the fastest in the world right now,” explains Shirai.
Maersk Line and Safmarine are positioned perfectly to foster opportunities along the Africa-Japan trade route, says Shirai.
“We believe the company’s change to become a global integrator of container logistics will position us to serve our customers better. Not just for the next five or 10 years, but for the next 100 years. At present, 10% of the overall business turn-over is generated in and around Africa and we remain committed to delivering superior customer experience in order to retain and grow developments in this area,” concludes Shirai.
source: biznisafrica.co.za
