Experts to explore how e-commerce shapes future of logistics at Chinet Aviacargo Confab

Key players in Africa’s logistics, aviation, export, and e-commerce sectors would explore how e-commerce is shaping the future of logistics in Africa at the Chinet Aviacargo Conference 2025, West Africa’s only air cargo event.

Themed, ‘How E-Commerce is Shaping the Future of Logistics in Africa,’ the conference will be held alongside the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market and will highlight the rapid transformation of the supply chain, air cargo operations, and overall economic growth in Nigeria and the continent at large.

The conference will serve as a platform for knowledge-sharing, policy discussions, and investment exploration, all aimed at positioning Nigeria and Africa at the forefront of the global e-commerce and logistics revolution. As digital trade continues to redefine global commerce, Nigeria stands on the threshold of a major economic transformation.

The Aviacargo Conference 2025 is set to be a landmark event that will drive conversations on how e-commerce can be leveraged to unlock new opportunities and create a more sustainable and efficient logistics ecosystem in Africa.

The event will take place in Lagos on September 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.

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E-commerce has become a powerful driver of economic development across Africa, increasing the demand for efficient logistics, expanded aviation networks, and enhanced insurance frameworks. According to Vivian Lau, Chair and Group CEO of Pacific, global trade in the e-commerce sector is projected to grow from $6 trillion in 2024 to $8 trillion by 2026, further reinforcing Africa’s position as a key player in the evolving digital marketplace.

In Nigeria, the impact of e-commerce is evident across various industries, particularly logistics, aviation, exports, and insurance. The rise of online marketplaces has significantly improved trade efficiency, creating a higher demand for better transportation networks, advanced warehousing solutions, and seamless cargo movement.

The aviation industry is also witnessing a surge in air freight services as businesses seek faster and more reliable delivery options for cross-border trade. Similarly, exporters are leveraging digital platforms to expand their reach to global markets, while the insurance sector is innovating to provide more tailored risk management solutions for online transactions and supply chain operations.

Despite the rapid progress in e-commerce, several challenges continue to hinder its full potential in Nigeria and the wider African market.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.