Conference Agenda

Perishable Logistics Africa 2019
Organised by Logistics Update Africa
Venue: Radisson Blu, Nairobi, Kenya
Theme: Together for better logistics: Collaboration key to enhancing Africa’s perishable export

24 October 2019 - Thursday
09.00 to 10.00 Registration
09.30 to 10.00 Welcome
10.00 to 11.00 Panel Discussion
Subject: Nipping wastage in the bud: Sustainable practices for bringing down costs and increasing margins

Panel Members

Okisegere Ojepat, Chief Executive Officer, Fresh Produce Consortium

Elizabeth Thande, Managing Director, PJ Flowers

James Rusty Eason, Commercial Manager, Southern Shipping Services Kenya & MD, Chelsea International

Peter Mwaniki Ngaruiya, Executive Director, Eastern and Southern Africa Dairy Association (ESADA)

Lucy Njeri Kuria, Managing Director, Saipei Foods, Avocado Exporters Association

Blessy Chettiar, Assistant Editor, Logistics Update Africa (MODERATOR)

Q & A

11.00 to 11.30 Networking Break
11.30 to 12.00 Presentation by CargoLite
12.00 to 13.00 Panel Discussion
Subject: Quality and compliance: setting standards and building capacity for transport and logistics of perishable goods

Panel Members

Tewodros Zewdie, Executive Director, EHPEA

Andrea Gruber, Head, Special Cargo, IATA

Bernard Ondanje, Head, Horticultural Crops Directorate

Max Conrady, Senior Vice President Cargo, Frankfurt Airport

Jeroen de Clerco, Vice President Sub-Saharan Africa & Israel, Swissport International

Reji John, Editor, Logistics Update Africa (MODERATOR)

Q & A

13.00 to 14.00 Networking Lunch
14.00 to 15.00 Panel Discussion
Subject: Exploring new avenues: Looking beyond the traditional, and identifying new markets

Panel Members

Hosea Machuki, Chief Executive Officer, FPEAK

Sanjeev S Gadhia, Founder & CEO, Astral Aviation

Muthomi Ernest, Chief Executive Officer, Avocado Society of Kenya

Eunice Waihenya, Business Development Manager, Kenya Vineyards

Surya Kannoth, Associate Editor, Logistics Update Africa (MODERATOR)

Q & A

15.00 to 15.30 Networking break
15.30 to 16.45 Panel Discussion
Subject: Technologically yours: Adopting digital enablers like IoT and blockchain technology for sharper, smoother business

Panel Members

Eric Gysen, Cargo Sales Manager, Liege Airport

William Ojonyo, Managing Director, Peleceer Group

Millicent Rutere, Managing Director, Total Herbs

Robert Webuye, Managing Director, Nile Chilli Supplies

Rogers Sultani, Managing Director, MEX Logistics Africa

Reji John, Editor, Logistics Update Africa (MODERATOR)

Q & A

16.45 to 17.00 Closing remarks and vote of thanks
  • subject to change*