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Via Mombasa port. NTB risk: moderate. Recommend air for high-value goods >$50/kg. PAPSS settlement available on this corridor.
74
CORRIDOR SCORE
CAIRO → JOHANNESBURG
Sea Transit12–16 days
Air Freight1–2 days
AfCFTA StatusActive
Est. Cost/TEU$980–$1,400
Suez Canal route. Red Sea risk: elevated. Consider Cape of Good Hope alternative (+4 days, -15% cost). JSE and EGX dual-listed companies benefitting from this corridor.
81
CORRIDOR SCORE
ACCRA → ADDIS ABABA
Air Freight3–4 days
Ethiopian AirlinesBest option
AfCFTA StatusActive
Cargo Rate/kg$3.20–$4.80
Ethiopian Airlines Cargo dominates this corridor with 40% market share. High potential for agricultural exports, cocoa, and processed goods. Customs clearance: 2–4 days average.
68
CORRIDOR SCORE
DURBAN → DAR ES SALAAM
Sea Transit6–8 days
Road (TAZARA)4–6 days
AfCFTA StatusActive
Est. Cost/TEU$650–$950
SADC corridor. One of Africa's most efficient maritime routes. Durban congestion risk: moderate. SGR investment improving inland connectivity significantly.
