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Africa is a region
where, knowledge,
reliability and speed
really matter and
that is exactly where
we add value.

GERHARD COETZEE
CHAPMAN FREEBORN

years.” This sectoral variation highlights
the market's complexity and the need for
charter operators to maintain flexibility in
their service offerings.
EVOLVING CARGO MIX AND
SECTOR DIVERSIFICATION
The composition of cargo moving
through African charter operations has
undergone a significant transformation
in recent years, reflecting the continent's
evolving economic landscape. While
traditional sectors like oil, gas, and
mining continue to dominate charter
volumes, the market has witnessed
substantial diversification into new areas
that promise sustained growth.
Coetzee notes a marked shift in
cargo types: “Apart from dominating
in oil & gas, and mining, we are now
seeing more project, infrastructure,
aerospace, renewable energy equipment,
and consumer goods. The mix is
diversifying as supply chains evolve.”
This diversification represents both an
opportunity and a challenge for charter
operators, requiring enhanced capabilities
to handle increasingly varied cargo types
with different handling, security, and
transport requirements.
The growth in renewable energy
projects across Africa has created
particular demand for specialised charter
services. Solar panel installations, wind
turbine components, and battery storage
systems require careful handling and often
involve transportation to remote locations

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