Regional geography

 

Road transport services in SADC plays a pivotal role in distribution of goods to and from the region. It is estimated that about 90% of the cargo flow into and out of the region, is carried by road and transport accounts for about 5% of GDP in some SADC countries.

Why are transportation routes important?

Cities and towns that are on major transport routes sometimes act as distribution centers in which products and commodities are warehoused and then sent on to other destinations. Transport routes also bring visitors and tourism to settlements.

What are the transport corridors in SADC?

In particular, three primary corridors – the North-South Corridor running north from Durban, South Africa; the Maputo Corridor running through Mozambique, and the Dar-es-Salaam Corridor in Tanzania – are the focus of most development.

What is the importance of route?

First and foremost, route planning can help to improve customer satisfaction by ensuring that deliveries are made on time. Secondly, it helps to ensure that goods and services are delivered in the most efficient manner. Finally, it can help to save on operational costs by saving fuel and efficiently utilizing labor.

What does Namibia benefit from SADC?

As Namibia is a member of both SACU and SADC, Namibian exports enjoy duty free access to the economies of Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Within SADC, the target is to deepen economic integration and ensure that there is a free trade area among the economies of its 15 member states.