Tanzania’s Urio Joins FIATA’s New Global Leadership Team
Mr. Edward John Urio, President of the Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (TAFFA) and Second Vice President of the FEAFFA, was...
Dar Port lures Uganda and DRC shippers with more Free Storage days
Shippers using Tanzanian ports have received a significant boost following the Tanzania Ports Authority’s (TPA) decision to extend the free...
KEPHIS Pushes Ahead With Fees Despite Suspension Order
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has defended its decision to introduce container and vessel inspection charges at the...
EABC to Host CEOs-EAC Secretary General Forum in Dar es Salaam
Top business leaders and policymakers from across the East African region will converge in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, September...
KPA Prioritizes Digital Transformation with New Terminal Operating System.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing port operations through major investments in digital infrastructure, with...
EAC and IGAD Unite with World Bank to Advance Eastern Africa’s Digital Economy
The Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP) has launched a joint Project Implementation Support Mission in Nairobi, bringing together...
Shipping Boom: Mombasa Port Gears Up for Record Vessel Traffic
The Port of Mombasa is experiencing a significant surge in vessel calls as increased trade volumes and seasonal imports drive...
CMA CGM’s Historic Shift Signals New Era for Lamu Port
Kenya is embarking on a bold strategy to ease congestion at the Port of Mombasa by positioning Lamu Port as...
DP World, TEAGTL Power Record Growth at Dar es Salaam Port
The Port of Dar es Salaam has set a historic performance milestone, handling 27.7 million tonnes of cargo in the...
EAC and Japan Deepen Cooperation on Technology-Driven Trade Facilitation
The Ministry of Finance, led by Mr. Teraoka Mitsuhiro, has reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting the East African Community (EAC)...
Trade Stakeholders Protest KRA’s New Import Documentation Rule
Kenya’s logistics sector players have strongly opposed the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) plan to enforce the mandatory submission of a...
Ruto, Museveni Push for Seamless Cross-Border Trade
Kenya and Uganda have taken a decisive step toward dismantling long-standing non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that have slowed cross-border trade, following...
First Cohort in 2026: KCNP’s Marine Campus Ushers in a New Era for East Africa’s Maritime Training
In January 2026, the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) will admit the first cohort of students to its newly built...
KPA Acquires New RTG Cranes to Ease Rising Cargo Pressure at Mombasa Port
Ten newly acquired Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes have been received at the Port of Mombasa.
Freight Forwarders Welcome Launch of EACBond as a Game-Changer for Regional Trade
Freight forwarders, led by the Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA), have welcomed the launch of the EACBond,...
Dar Port Stakes Claim as Regional Trade Hub as Rwanda-Tanzania Deepen Ties
Tanzania and Rwanda have reaffirmed their growing economic partnership with the signing of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), underscoring...
MoUs Signal Turning Point for BMA in Reviving Kenya’s Blue Economy Vision
Kenya’s quest to become a regional maritime powerhouse has received a crucial boost following the signing of key Memoranda of...
What Kenya Can Learn from Uganda’s Compulsory Marine Cargo Insurance Rollout
As Kenya prepares to operationalize compulsory marine cargo insurance this year, industry stakeholders can draw valuable lessons from Uganda’s earlier...
KR Targets Regional Integration with Revival of Voi–Taveta MGR
Kenya Railways has credited recent growth in freight volumes on the old Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) network to ongoing government...
