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Without integrity, you crash,\u201d Mr. McKorley stated, reinforcing the principles guiding his leadership.<\/p>\n<p>He also drew attention to the growing influence of foreign investors in Ghana\u2019s logistics sector, particularly in air and sea transport, urging for more local control and ownership of these crucial infrastructures.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. McKorley\u2019s strategic vision includes partnerships with organisations like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost logistics operations and a billion-dollar deal with Kenya to further expand McDan Group\u2019s footprint.<\/p>\n<p>He also celebrated the launch of his first ship to Vietnam, marking the revival of the historic Black Star Line. 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