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Container Throughput in Africa: A Regional Comparative Analysis of Trade Performance

Olabisi Michael Olapoju ; Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Nigeria *

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

This paper investigates trends and regional disparities in container throughput across ten African
countries from 2010 to 2021. The study uses secondary data sourced from United Nations Conference
on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and employs descriptive and trend analysis. Findings
reveal wide regional performance gaps, with North Africa consistently leading and Middle Africa
underperforming. Additionally, the findings highlight the significance of infrastructure, geographic
positioning, and trade policy in shaping containerized trade volumes across Africa. The study
recommends strategic investment in port modernization and multimodal connectivity as requirements
to enhance Africa’s competitiveness in global trade.

Ključne riječi

container throughput, African countries, UNCTAD, maritime transport, trade

Hrčak ID:

346314

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/346314

Datum izdavanja:

14.4.2026.

Posjeta: 152 *