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Flower and perishable logistics conferences to be held in Nairobi
THE second edition of Flower Logistics Africa (FLA) and the inaugural edition of Perishable Logistics Africa (PLA) will be held on October 11 and 12 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi.
Saudia Cargo has announced its decision to support both events as a 'platinum' sponsor. The carrier operates a dedicated freighter fleet and offers ample belly capacity on its passenger flights across Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA. Saudia Cargo is a leader when it comes to cut flower uplift from key African markets including Nairobi.
Supporting the two events as the 'diamond' sponsor is Holland Flower Alliance, a strategic alliance of Royal FloraHolland, KLM Cargo and Schiphol Airport. These three strategic parties with 300 years of combined experience in flower logistics are joining forces to make the Aalsmeer-Schiphol region the preferred flower hub of Europe.
The FLA 2017 has already received the industry support from Kenya Flower Council (KFC), Cool Chain Association (CCA), Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), Union Fleurs - the international flower trade association - and The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
The PLA with the theme of "Perishables: Creating Africa's Future Logistics Grid" is supported by industry associations like CCA, KEPHIS, EHPEA and AIPH.
The two conferences are aimed to open dialogue and facilitate sharing of ideas, knowledge and practical solutions to improve logistics and supply chain performance of key perishable commodities exported from African countries, said a statement from the organiser Logistics Update Africa (LUA).
The two-day event, covering both flower and other cargo commodities like fruits, vegetable and meat, seeks to develop modern and cost-efficient logistics and supply chain infrastructure within the African continent.
FLA and PLA will bring under one roof global and regional providers of cold chain logistics, transport services and infrastructure, and will meet with Africa's flower and perishable producers and shippers. The platform also provides participants to identify new opportunities that will allow African exporters to compete in global markets.
Saudia Cargo has announced its decision to support both events as a 'platinum' sponsor. The carrier operates a dedicated freighter fleet and offers ample belly capacity on its passenger flights across Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA. Saudia Cargo is a leader when it comes to cut flower uplift from key African markets including Nairobi.
Supporting the two events as the 'diamond' sponsor is Holland Flower Alliance, a strategic alliance of Royal FloraHolland, KLM Cargo and Schiphol Airport. These three strategic parties with 300 years of combined experience in flower logistics are joining forces to make the Aalsmeer-Schiphol region the preferred flower hub of Europe.
The FLA 2017 has already received the industry support from Kenya Flower Council (KFC), Cool Chain Association (CCA), Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), Union Fleurs - the international flower trade association - and The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
The PLA with the theme of "Perishables: Creating Africa's Future Logistics Grid" is supported by industry associations like CCA, KEPHIS, EHPEA and AIPH.
The two conferences are aimed to open dialogue and facilitate sharing of ideas, knowledge and practical solutions to improve logistics and supply chain performance of key perishable commodities exported from African countries, said a statement from the organiser Logistics Update Africa (LUA).
The two-day event, covering both flower and other cargo commodities like fruits, vegetable and meat, seeks to develop modern and cost-efficient logistics and supply chain infrastructure within the African continent.
FLA and PLA will bring under one roof global and regional providers of cold chain logistics, transport services and infrastructure, and will meet with Africa's flower and perishable producers and shippers. The platform also provides participants to identify new opportunities that will allow African exporters to compete in global markets.
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