Beyond Borders: Re-Imagining Africa’s Transport Corridors for Prosperity
Land-Linked Zambia 2026 Conference
The Land-linked Zambia Conference is a high-level platform to advance dialogue, partnerships, and investment opportunities aimed at transforming Africa’s transport, logistics, and trade ecosystems. The 2026 theme , “Beyond Borders: Re-Imagining Africa’s Transport Corridors for Prosperity” ,underscores the need for a paradigm shift in how African countries collaborate to achieve economic integration. It invites stakeholders to explore innovative models that transcend physical, policy, and institutional barriers to unlock Africa’s full potential in trade, connectivity, and sustainable development.
A cluster of major corridor upgrades , from TAZARA and the Lobito Atlantic route to Kazungula, Chirundu One Stop Border Post (OSBPs), Walvis Bay – Ndola-Lubumbashi corridor, North South corridor, Beira Corridor and Nacala Corridor are redefining Zambia and Africa’s regional connectivity and competitiveness. Africa’s economic transformation will be built on the strength of its transport corridors. The continent now stands at a defining moment as the continent advances towards its long term goals under the Agenda 2063 and vision 2050
Beyond Borders: Re-Imagining Africa’s Transport Corridors for Prosperity
Land-Linked Zambia 2026 Conference Topic Highlights
AfCFTA
- Investment in rail & road infrastructure
- Removal of trade barriers
- Boosting intra-Africa Trade
- Improving E-commerce of all member countries
Aviation
- The transport air link in Trade, Tourism and Economic Development.
- The potential of positioning Zambia as an aviation and transport hub High cost of air fare and how we can make them more affordable.
Border & Trade
- Cross Border Restriction and trade of SMEs.
- Tacking bottlenecks and de-congesting the borders.
Climate Change
- How to promote more sustainable mobility.
- Transportation industry contribution to the carbon foot print.
Financing
- Business advancement for transport and logistics combined with professional development of human capital.
- Breaking regional trade barriers and adoption of a reliable payment solution for regional trade.
Maritime
- Exploring transport corridors in Zambia from; Beira, Maputo, Nacala, Durban, Dar es Salaam, Lobito, Walvis Bay.
- The challenges and opportunities in the shipping market.
Mining
- Examining existing transport routes and providing suggestion on alternative / additional routes to increase the flow and efficiency of trade.
- Transport and logistics; the challenges of the mining industry.
Railway
- Optimisation of the railway network within the SADC region.
Road
- How Land-Linked Zambia can further contribute to the improvement of the road network within the country.
Other Industry Specific Topics
- Embracing digitalization in the transport and logistics sector.
- Sustainable and resilient regional transport corridors.
- Establishment of an all-African trade route with tech driven logistics as the corner stone of all activities supply chain.
Beyond Borders: Re-Imagining Africa’s Transport Corridors for Prosperity
Land-Linked Zambia 2026
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