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🚢 Exciting News from EFFSAA! 🌍 The Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has officially submitted a bid to host the prestigious 2027 International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) World Congress. This event attracts over 1,000 global logistics leaders and industry stakeholders, making it a significant opportunity for Ethiopia. While previous bids for the 2022 and 2025 congresses faced challenges due to regional security concerns, EFFSAA President Dawit Woubishet presented a compelling proposal at the recent FIATA meeting in Geneva. Competing against the Czech Republic, Ethiopia's position was strengthened by the withdrawal of bids from Israel and Brazil. Dawit highlighted the importance of securing sponsors and maintaining security to support the bid. The proposal also emphasized the Ethiopian government's support and the many tourist attractions in Addis Ababa. Given that FIATA has only held three congresses in Africa in its 100-year history, Ethiopia's bid is particularly compelling amidst the growing significance of the African Continental Free Trade Area. We eagerly await the host announcement in September 2024 at the FIATA World Congress in Panama City. Fingers crossed for Ethiopia! 🇪🇹✨ #Logistics #FreightForwarding #EFFSAA #FIATA2027 #Ethiopia #GlobalTrade #AfricaRising

#BSBF2024 visits Hungary 🇭🇺 on 7th May 2024 at Embassy of Italy, Budapest. ❗Registration postponed: respond to the individual form by 3rd May 👉 https://lnkd.in/dw92fKBB. ℹ Access to the visit is free of charge (transport, food, and accommodation costs to be borne by participants) and registration is open to interested national stakeholders who will respond to the individual form by 3rd May. The availability of access is limited, and confirmation will be sent to the first 60 participants. One of the key success factors – unique to BSBF Trieste 2024 – will be to increase the active participation of companies from Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, thus optimizing the opportunities for collaborations and business partnerships with stakeholders from this broad portion of Europe. Therefore, in view of the next edition of BSBF – Big Science Business Forum (Trieste, 1 – 4 October 2024), we are glad to invite you to join the roadshow in several capitals of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European countries, promoted in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) and the Central European Initiative - CEI. For registration click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dw92fKBB ℹ More information and agenda https://lnkd.in/dsvMPN4h #RegioneFVG Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Miller Matola, CEO of Millvest Investments, shared his thoughts at the SAACI Annual Congress in July 2024 on the opportunities and growth trajectory of the #MICE sector in Africa. “Africa is increasingly becoming a competitive player in the global events market,” he told patron member South Africa National Conventions Bureau (SANCB) in a video interview, pointing out that Africa currently holds just 2% of the nearly $800 billion global MICE market. “We have organisations such as the African Union, Africa Continental Trade Area Agreement Secretariat and other multilateral organisations that actually help host hundreds of events on the continent. There is an opportunity for African countries to collaborate with these multilateral organisations to grow the mice market on the continent,” he called on the industry. Watch the video to find out more about why South Africa is becoming a leader in the MICE industry. View more videos from the 2024 SAACI National Annual Congress on the South African Tourism website, here: https://lnkd.in/d2Tt8iZX 

𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗔𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 – 𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲” The Argentine Arab Chamber of Commerce was present, with the participation of the ambassadors of the Kingdom of Morocco, HE Fares Yassir; HE Zanele Makina, ambassador of the Republic of South Africa, among others. Topics were discussed on the relationship with our country and the situation in Africa, and the potential for investments in energy and automotive matters on that continent was highlighted.

As ESPO, we recognize the critical importance of collaboration and innovation in navigating the complex geopolitical landscape. This conference offers a unique platform to address these challenges and promote sustainable growth in the Baltic maritime sector. We look forward to insightful discussions and collective progress towards a resilient and eco-friendly future for our ports. #ports #seaports #bpo #bpoconference #bpc #balticportsconference #experts #marineindustry #networking #klaipeda #lithuania

From the turkey's point of view.

During the SAACI Annual Congress in July 2024, the Southern African events industry came together to talk about the future of the #MICE industry and how it can go #beyondeventing. On the sidelines of the event, patron member South Africa National Conventions Bureau (SANCB) conducted interviews with some of the leaders in attendance, starting with our chairman Jaques Fouche. "In South Africa, there are lots of opportunities to conference in conventional ways, as well as in unconventional ways – outside in the bush with beautiful nature and great weather all around," he said, encouraging international organisations to host their events here. Watch the video to see what he had to say. View more videos from the 2024 SAACI National Annual Congress on the South African Tourism website, here: https://lnkd.in/d2Tt8iZX

⚡ The development of relations between Izmir and Thessaloniki aims to strengthen the ties between the regions through cultural interaction, trade opportunities and joint projects. In this article, the potential for cooperation…

#ResearchArticle 🗺 The article by Nargiza Umarova discusses Uzbekistan’s strategic role in enhancing transportation connectivity among Turkic states, focusing on its efforts to establish itself as a vital transit hub in Eurasia. The author highlights Uzbekistan’s proactive transport policy aimed at collaboration with neighbouring Turkic countries within the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS). 🔗 Read the article on our website: https://bit.ly/3VyYyaF.

Morocco's Strategic Atlantic Initiative for Sahelian Countries 🇲🇦 On November 6, 2024, during the 49th anniversary of the Green March, His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to providing landlocked Sahelian countries with strategic access to the Atlantic Ocean. This initiative aims to integrate Sahelian nations into Moroccan logistics chains, boosting regional economic development and reinforcing South-South cooperation. The project aligns with the Atlantic Initiative launched in November 2023, which seeks to transform Southern Moroccan provinces into an economic hub. This transformation will facilitate access to the Atlantic for Sahelian countries and stimulate trade. Ministerial meetings have already been held to coordinate the implementation of this vision, reflecting a shared commitment to its success. By offering an Atlantic interface to Sahelian countries, Morocco aspires to create an economic corridor linking Atlantic Africa to northern and western hemispheres, while enhancing access to international markets. This strategy envisions transforming the Atlantic interface into a space for human connection and economic integration, reinforcing Morocco's role as a gateway between Africa and the rest of the world. This initiative presents a significant opportunity for Sahelian nations, enabling them to overcome geographic challenges and actively participate in global trade. It also exemplifies Morocco's vision of promoting shared growth and sustainable development on a regional scale. #Morocco #GreenMarch #Sahel #AtlanticInitiative #EconomicDevelopment #SouthSouthCooperation #RegionalIntegration #StrategicAccess