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Africa Transport Fact XVIII

Africa Transport Fact XVIII

Transport Africa fun facts provides information about transportation in African countries that might surprise you. Some of these facts will be useful to travelers who are planning on visiting the continent, while others are for general interest – you can learn interesting information about the history of transportation and current trends in Africa.

African Aviation Industry Growth: Trends and Challenges

African Aviation Industry Growth: Trends and Challenges

When you think of Africa, what do you picture?
Maybe it’s the Big Five and their spots. Maybe it’s the pyramids in Egypt or the beaches in South Africa. Maybe you picture a safari!
But what about aviation? It’s not something that comes to mind—but it should. In fact, Africa is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing aviation markets on Earth.
In this post we’ll explore some of the most recent trends in African aviation growth and challenges, as well as some tips for making sure your travel goes smoothly—no matter which country or continent you’re exploring!

Competition and corruption: Highway corruption in West Africa

Competition and corruption: Highway corruption in West Africa

This paper shows the importance of market structure in determining a corruption equilibrium. We do this in the context of highway merchandise transportation in West Africa, where checkpoint officials frequently stop truck drivers for petty bribes. This work demonstrates the importance of competition among corrupted officials to facilitate public services for drivers and suggests that the effectiveness of a local intervention can be offset by reallocating customers towards officials who are not affected by it.

Africa Transport Fact XVII

Africa Transport Fact XVII

Transport Africa fun facts provides information about transportation in African countries that might surprise you. Some of these facts will be useful to travelers who are planning on visiting the continent, while others are for general interest – you can learn interesting information about the history of transportation and current trends in Africa.

Maritime Trade in Africa: Ports and Shipping Routes

Maritime Trade in Africa: Ports and Shipping Routes

Did you know that Africa has a long history of maritime trade?
It’s true! And it goes back way before Europeans arrived on the continent’s shores! Trade routes have been a part of life for centuries, and the maritime trade route has been no exception. The major ports of Africa are among the busiest ports in the world. These ports handle millions of tons of cargo every year. They are also important for passenger transport as well as for tourism.
Which are the most important ports in Africa? We’ve got you covered!

Cashew nutshell liquid: A potential inedible source of biodiesel for heavy duty vehicles in sub-Saharan Africa

Cashew nutshell liquid: A potential inedible source of biodiesel for heavy duty vehicles in sub-Saharan Africa

Transportation in SSA is petroleum dependent and driven, with diesel fuel being the most used for heavy-duty vehicles, contributing significantly to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the region. The paper discusses cashew nut post-harvest residue suitable for production of CNSL an inedible biodiesel feedstock for diesel engines. The study concluded that utilization of CNSL biodiesel can reduce the dependence of SSA on petroleum diesel while reducing GHG emissions.

Africa Transport Fact XVI

Africa Transport Fact XVI

Transport Africa fun facts provides information about transportation in African countries that might surprise you. Some of these facts will be useful to travelers who are planning on visiting the continent, while others are for general interest – you can learn interesting information about the history of transportation and current trends in Africa.

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