The ports and corridors of Africa: Framing the interaction between logistics and development
Logistics has become a key component in development and Africa is emerging as a new partner in globalization, constantly gaining ground, despite certain weaknesses. Major logistics operators around the world now recognize its potential as a player in global market networks. They invest in new terminals and work toward improving accessibility for inland areas. This article focuses on the social and political effects of these growing development pressures that drive ports, communication corridors and countries into competition. One fundamental question still remains: how can logistics best be used in the development of African societies?