The Global Logistics Conference is an annual freight logistics event of the Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA). The inaugural edition was held in Tanzania in 2017. Two other editions were held in 2018 and 2019 in the republics of Uganda and Rwanda respectively.
The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals in transport and freight logistics sector from all over the world to share best practice, engage with transport and logistics policy makers, interact with a wide range of stakeholders as well as learn emerging trends and developments in the sector. The conference usually attracts participants from all parts of the world and is steadily establishing itself in the global calendar of the freight logistics sector.
The conference is an opportunity for freight logistics professionals in the EAC region to interact with their counterparts from advanced economies and begin positioning themselves for future challenges and opportunities in the sector as the regional economy continues to grow. The 5th edition of the GLC was held in 2024 in Dar es Salaam, while the 6th edition took place in 2026 in Bujumbura. In 2026, the 7th edition will be hosted in Juba by the South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA).
Below is a summary of the past successful editions:
| THEME | VENUE | COUNTRY | YEAR |
| Unlocking Africa’s Trade Potential Through Efficient Trade Logistics | Johari Rotana Hotel, Dar es Salaam | Burundi | 2025 |
| Africa’s Supply Chain and Logistics Industry In the Age of Sustainability | Johari Rotana Hotel, Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 2024 |
| Connecting Continents: Strengthening global supply chains | Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya | Kenya | 2023 |
| Logistics; the engine of economic growth and development | Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda | Rwanda | 2019 |
| Freight Logistics: ‘The Edge to Competitiveness’ | Rwenzori Ball Room, Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, Uganda | Uganda | 2018 |
| Harnessing Logistics for sustainable economic growth | Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania | Tanzania | 2017 |