November 6, 2023 - Logistafrica.com

Lagos Hosts the Second General Assembly of the African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 logistafrica

LAGOS, NIGERIA – November 6, 2023 – The bustling city of Lagos, renowned for its vibrant and dynamic urban ecosystem, is hosting the Second General Assembly of the newly established African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities (AUMA) from November 6-7, 2023. Co-organized by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in collaboration with the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), the gathering of urban mobility leaders aims to build the foundation for sustainable urban transit systems in Africa. Now more than ever, African cities are facing escalating challenges related to urban mobility, rooted in…

Supply Chai Dictionary : What is Cross-docking?

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 logistafrica

Cross-docking refers to a method consists of moving goods from the arrival docks to the departure docks without putting them back in the warehouse. The cross-docking operation is based above all on careful sorting of the packages, which is essential to guarantee the continuity of the distribution chain. As a general rule, goods packages do not remain on the receiving site for more than 24 hours. They are forwarded for delivery on the same day or the day after their arrival at the unloading platform, which makes cross-docking an ideal solution for urgent or…