Transit Bond Penalties Negatively Impact Cross-Border Trade: Stakeholders
Stakeholders validating a report on the impact of transit bond penalties on customs agents and freight forwarders in East Africa...
New team takes helm at SCEA
The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA) has elected Mr. John Msafari as the new Chair of the Board. Ms....
Green Freight Programme Launched to Reduce Carbon Emissions in East Africa’s Logistics Sector
Kuehne Climate Centre and Smart Freight Centre have launched a premier Green Freight Programme in the East African region to...
Regional States Rebrand ISCOS to MOESNA
The Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping (ISCOS) has made a significant stride in tackling the common challenges afflicting the maritime...
Viaservice Container Solution (VCS), an alternative to container deposit, a huge reprieve for Northern Corridor users
The logistics industry in the East Africa region faces many challenges, including regulatory, legislation, commercial compliance, and lack of sustainable...
New BMA boss job well cut-out in his bid to turn around the Blue Economy
Dr. Eric Katana, the new Bandari Maritime Academy Chief Executive Officer, has his cane well cut out for him as...
NCTTCA trains Burundi freight forwarders ambassadors on custom procedures
To professionalize the clearing agents in the East Africa region, the Northern Corridor Transit Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) has sponsored...
Urio: Logistics Guru Turning TAFFA tides
He has not only achieved significant milestones in his journey as a professional customs agent in Tanzania, but his enthusiasm...
Huge strides made in professionalizing EAC’s freight forwarding industry as 1000 agents completed training
Implementation of the EAC region’s premier training program for customs agents, the Certificate in Customs and Freight Logistics (CCFL) program...
Dar Port cedes more berths to improve efficiency
In its bid to enhance its competitive edge in the East Africa region, Dar es Salaam Port has brought on...
Dutch entity to construct a new terminal in Zanzibar
The Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) finalized a concession agreement with the Dutch development entity Zanzibar Ferry Development Company (ZF Devco)...
KPA post record transshipment cargo performance in the wake of improved efficiency.
Transshipment container traffic at the port of Mombasa has recorded a sharp increase, buoyed by a strong performance in the...
Consider other Key Performance Index in ports ranking: KPA tells World Bank.
Major ports in the region have faulted the method used by the World Bank to generate the Container Port Performance...
Mombasa Port Fresh Produce Export records impressive growth
The volume of export reefer cargo passing through the port has been on the rise. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)...
New Regulations huge boost for KenTrade’s trade facilitation role
KenTrade has significantly gained in its role in trade facilitation after the government approved the regulations to make the National...
Regional Private Sector Welcomes New Secretary General: Enhancing the Logistics Sector for Economic Growth
The newly appointed Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC) has vowed to dedicate her tenure to promoting deeper...
Leading Shipping Agency Makes a Turnaround as it Celebrates 23 Years of Existence.
This week, one of the leading shipping agencies in East Africa celebrates 23 years of seamless shipping and operational excellence;...
Construction of the much-touted Dongo Kundu SEZ takes shape
Construction of the Dongo Kundu by-pass is in progress after Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Captain William Ruto reiterated...
Partnership with the private sector and TEA drive Mombasa port business growth
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Capt. William Ruto has attributed a significant portion of the recent 12% growth in...
