DHL Managers Cite New African 'Boom Towns'

Several towns in Africa that are booming right now based on the volume of goods being shipped in and out to support technology, mining and agriculture

February 10, 2015
AFKInsider
Delivery bikes at the DHL Nigeria.
Delivery bikes at the DHL Nigeria.

DHL managers in Africa have cited several towns in Africa that are booming right now based on the volume of goods being shipped in and out to support technology, mining and agriculture, according to AFKInsider, is an African business news website. These “boom towns” include Nacala, Mozambique, Eben, Mauritius, Mbarara, Uganda, Ganta, Liberia, Farafenni, The Gambia, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, and Konza Techno City, Kenya.

HowWeMadeItInAfrica asked DHL managers in certain African countries to identify which towns and cities they would consider boom towns based on shipping business volume.

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