The Kenya logistics and warehousing market refers to the industry involved in the storage, transportation, and distribution of commodities inside Kenya. It comprises a variety of services such as transportation, storage, packing, inventory management, and other associated tasks. Kenya has a rapidly rising economy in East Africa and is strategically placed as a gateway to the rest of Africa. Its logistics and warehousing industry is an important part of the economy, supporting the transportation of goods both within and across borders
Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Various factors like as the rise of the manufacturing sector and the increasing demand for efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions drive the industry. Infrastructure developments by the government, such as roads, trains, and ports, have enhanced commodities transit both within Kenya and beyond borders. This has resulted in lower shipping costs and greater efficiency in the logistics business. Kenya is a member of the East African Community (EAC), which also comprises Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. This has resulted in increasing demand for cross-border logistics and warehousing services as well as new trade prospects.
The Kenya logistics and warehousing market has various obstacles, including infrastructure. Despite government investments in infrastructure development, the transportation sector continues to face issues. Poor road and rail networks make it difficult to deliver goods efficiently and reliably. Customs processes in Kenya can be complex and time-consuming, causing delays and additional costs in the logistical process. This can stifle the expansion of cross-border trade and raise the cost of logistical services. Kenya's logistics and storage business is very competitive, with several players providing identical services. This might result in price wars and pressure on profit margins. Theft and pilferage are frequent in Kenya's logistics and storage industry, resulting in lost commodities and increased insurance costs.
Impact of COVID-19 on Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market
The epidemic of COVID-19 has had a severe influence on Kenya's logistics and storage business. The pandemic has increased demand for necessities such as food and medical supplies. As a result, there has been an increase in demand for logistics and warehousing services, particularly for last-mile delivery of goods. Because of the pandemic, the logistics and warehousing industry has implemented safety measures like as social distance, sanitation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards. These initiatives have increased the cost of logistical operations while decreasing their efficiency. As customers avoid physical stores, the pandemic has expedited the trend to e-commerce. This has resulted in a surge in demand for e-commerce logistics and warehousing services, particularly for last-mile deliveries of goods.
Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Agility Logistics, Bollore Transport and Logistics, CEVA Logistics, DB Schenker, DHL, FedEx TNT, Freight Forwarders Kenya, Kuehne Nagel, Maersk Line, Panalpina, Siginon Group.
Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market Segmentation:
By Mode of Freight: Based on the Mode of Freight, Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market is segmented as; Air Freight, Pipeline, Rail Freight, Road Freight, Sea Freight.
By Type of Freight: Based on the Type of Freight, Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market is segmented as; Domestic Freight Revenue, International Freight Revenue.
By Flow Corridors: Based on the Flow Corridors, Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market is segmented as; African Countries, Asian Countries, European Countries, Middle East, North America.
By End User: Based on the End User, Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market is segmented as; Automotive, Chemical, Construction, FMCG, Food and Beverages, Industrial, Others.
By Warehousing: Based on the Warehousing, Kenya Logistics and Warehousing Market is segmented as; Closed Normal, Cold Storage, Freezer/Chillers, Industrial/Retail, Integrated, Open Yard, Others.
By Region: This report also provides the data for key regional segments of Central Region, Coastal Region, Northern Region, Nyanza Region, Rift Valley Region, Western Region.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.