1. Session 3: Funding and Financing of Air Cargo Infrastructure
Chris Welsh MBE
Secretary General
Global Shippers’ Forum
www:globalshippersforum.com

2. Session 3: Funding of Air Cargo Infrastructure
A shipper’s perspective on Air Cargo Infrastructure
Remember, shippers are takers, not givers, but..
Infrastructure investment is a vital ingredient for successful aviation in Africa
For shippers’ and industry investment in airport capacity and cargo facilities is essential for connectivity and access to intra-African and global markets
Generally, investment in air cargo infrastructure is over-looked

3. Financing air Cargo Infrastructure Africa has high airport infrastructure costs
1. Lower taxes, fees and charges for airport infrastructure
This can be done by individual countries – does not need grand regional or multilateral agreements.
Looking at passenger charges as proxy for infrastructure costs, we see that Africa’s airports are far too expensive
Part of this is because some airports have yet to realize full economies of scale but their ability to do so is held back by their own policies that impose high charges
More focused approach is needed to give oversight and planning to ensure the right infrastructure is in place, delivered efficiency and users don’t get overcharged.
In some cases there needs to be a more holistic approach that included development planning – that require synchronized investments across different parts of the economy
IATA Economics

4. Financing Air Cargo Infrastructure
Market-led financing
Follow international guidelines on investment-IATA, for example
Adhere to international best practice in order to ensure the right investment at the right cost
Over investment can be crippling and drive up airport costs and charges, resulting in a loss of competitiveness for exporters and importers

5. Financing Air Cargo Infrastructure
How to determine the right mix of facilities inline with demand, providing the right level of world-class quality and service, at the right price for shippers and industry?
Establish cargo investment working groups involving shippers & their representative bodies (Ghana SC)
To establish suitable warehousing and automated systems
Scanning facilities
Road/rail/hinterland infrastructure requirements
Investment in cool facilities
Phama and fresh food
Customs modernisation (e-freight, WCO, FTA’s etc)

6. Thank You for Your Attention
Chris Welsh MBE
Secretary General
Global Shippers’ Forum
www:globalshippersforum.com