Analysis
Why Lars Jensen Is Driving 40,000 Miles Across Africa to Study the Future of Trade
Lars Jensen, the most widely cited analyst in container shipping, will embark on an 18-month journey across Africa starting July 1 from Copenhagen, covering more than 40,000 miles through 41 countries in his 1987 Volkswagen camper van. Co-sponsored by Hapag-Lloyd AG, DSV A/S, and Nexxiot AG, the expedition aims to explore opportunities and risks in Africa's logistics market, projected to reach $447 billion by the end of the decade, with African maritime trade expected to more than double to 132 million tons by 2030.
