Fatshimetrie, the new economic revolution: The importance of mobility and logistics
Fatshimetrie, a flagship event in 2024, opened its doors in Kinshasa with a clear vision: rethinking mobility and logistics to stimulate the economic development of decentralized territorial entities. Organized by the eminent platform “Gift RDC Events” in the presence of ambassadors, members of the Congolese government and business leaders, this forum highlights the challenges and opportunities related to transport, logistics and freight, essential pillars of global connectivity.
Emmanuel Manya, initiator of the project, underlines the crucial importance of these sectors, which shape not only economies, but above all the daily lives of the Congolese. For him, improving mobility and logistics efficiency are essential levers for the rapid development of decentralized territorial entities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Africa.
This forum aims to be a space for exchange, reflection and innovation, aimed at developing concrete solutions to meet the growing challenges of transport and logistics on a territorial, regional and international scale. Key issues such as sustainability, digitalization and optimization of supply chains are at the heart of the concerns of the speakers present.
Commander Serge Ilunga Lukunga, airline pilot, intervenes by highlighting the crucial role of the DRC in opening up Africa. He insists on the need to strengthen the transport and logistics value chains to promote social and national cohesion. He highlights the need for concrete solutions to facilitate travel within the country, emphasizing the positive impact of an efficient transport and logistics system for national development.
The agenda of the Translogifret international trade fair includes a major meeting at the Palais du Peuple in Kinshasa, offering a privileged platform for key players in the sector. Interactive workshops, innovation exhibitions and conferences-debates will animate this event, highlighting the current and future challenges of transport, logistics and freight. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange on best practices, propose innovative solutions and create adapted strategies to meet the needs of the sector.
In short, the Fatshimetrie event embodies an ambitious vision for the future of mobility and logistics in the DRC and Africa. By focusing on innovation, collaboration and the search for sustainable solutions, it presents itself as an essential catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development.