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Companies talk about "African infrastructure challenges" while ignoring that the continent has some of the world's most powerful river systems. Executives worry about logistics while the Congo River… | John Kourkoutas

Companies talk about "African infrastructure challenges" while ignoring that the continent has some of the world's most powerful river systems. Executives worry about logistics while the Congo River carries more water than any river except the Amazon. Investors demand "connectivity proof" while the Nile, Niger, and Zambezi have moved goods for millennia. We are limited by our assumptions, not by geography. This map shows every river system on Earth by Strahler Order (stream size classification). Look at Africa. The infrastructure isn't missing. We're just not using what's already there. The Congo River: → 2nd largest river by discharge (after Amazon) → 4,700 km navigable waterway potential → Connects 9 countries → Almost completely underutilized for commerce The Nile: → Longest river in the world → Flows through 11 countries → Ancient trade route → Modern logistics opportunity ignored The Niger River: → 4,180 km through West Africa → Connects Mali, Niger, Benin, Nigeria → Natural distribution corridor → Barely used for regional trade What European companies miss: They wait for highways and railways while natural waterways sit empty. They complain about infrastructure costs while rivers offer FREE transportation corridors. They demand "modern logistics" while ignoring transport systems that predate every European road. The pattern over 100+ projects: Companies that work WITH Africa's natural geography succeed. Companies that wait for Africa to look like Europe fail. Real talk: The Amazon River moves massive cargo through Brazil's interior. The Mississippi River is America's industrial backbone. The Rhine River is Europe's commercial highway. Why do we treat African rivers as obstacles instead of assets? Because we're applying European infrastructure assumptions to African geography. The opportunity: River transport costs 1/7th of road transport. Waterways don't need maintenance like roads. Natural corridors already connect major markets. But you need to think diffe...

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🌟 Exciting News Alert: Fed rate cut expectation boosts ICE cotton market! 🚀 Stay tuned as the market gears up for consolidation. 🌿 #TextileIndustry #MarketUpdates #FedRateCut 📈

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Fed rate cut expectation lifts ICE cotton; market to consolidate

ICE cotton futures inched higher on expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate cut, which could support demand. The March 2026 contract settled at 64 cents, while total...

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🌟 Updates in the Cotton Industry! 🌟 🌿🌎 Keep up with the latest trends as cotton fiber exports undergo shifts in volumes and key markets. Stay informed and stay ahead! #CottonIndustry #GlobalExports 🌿🌍

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Cotton fiber exports see shifts in volumes and key markets

There were notable changes in the shares of the country’s main exporters during the reporting period. In the first three quarters of 2025, Azerbaijan exported 92 thousand tons of cotton fiber. The total value of exports stood at...

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