Demand for Warehousing and Distribution Services Growing Across East Africa
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TLDR
- East Africa's logistics sector is experiencing increased pressure due to strong agricultural export demand, port congestion, and disruptions along key maritime corridors.
- Maersk's August 2026 market update highlights geopolitical uncertainties affecting shipping operations and supply chain predictability in the region.
- Vessel waiting times vary, with significant delays reported in Tema and Abidjan, and high yard density in Colombo, Salalah, and Jeddah impacting operations.
- Maersk has responded by reconfiguring networks, rerouting vessels, and introducing alternative gateways to maintain cargo movement.
- The logistics market in East Africa remained active in July, driven by high demand for agricultural exports from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.