As that acronym suggests, Africa often is an afterthought in corporate geography, also when it comes to global fleet management. Transport infrastructureAll of which points to a future in which Africa will become less of an afterthought in the considerations of global fleet managers. East Africa is strongly influenced by the Middle East when it comes to the new- and used-vehicle markets. South Africa has a more European feel, thanks to a significant manufacturing presence by some European OEMs. Without any local fleet support, they have to single-handedly manage the fleet on the ground, with all its associated logistics requirements for maintenance, fuel, etc.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 22, 2019 10:40 UTC