Ships processing system will enhance ease of doing business ranking: Yatani
The Maritime Single Window System (MSWS) that was launched last week will enhance the country’s Ease of Doing Business ranking...
KenTrade propose Logistics Coordination Platform to address corridor delays.
Having successfully made significant strides in clearing cargo at various entry points through the online systems, there is a need...
Tanzania launches export-import information portal
Tanzania has launched its Trade information Portal which is expected to boost intra-regional trade in East Africa as well as...
Kenya ahead of peers as it launches IMO’S ships processing system.
The Single Maritime Window System was officially launched in Mombasa yesterday after a six-month piloting with selected shipping lines. The...
Bandari inks deal with CMA CGM to offer on board training
Students undertaking maritime education and training at the Bandari Maritime Academy will soon benefit from on board and offshore training...
Industry regulator grants TAFFA institute training certificate
Vocational Training and Education Authority has granted TAFFA Institute of Shipping and Logistics certificate of preliminary registration to provide training...
Taxman to champion freight forwarders self-regulatory imitative in Tanzania
Efforts to create a self- regulatory framework for clearing agents received a huge boost after the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)...
COVID 19 pandemic notwithstanding, KRA surpassed revenue collection target.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh 1.669 trillion in the last financial year compared to Sh 1.607 trillion collected...
Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia propose committee to steer LAPSSET projects
Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Sudan yesterday reiterated their commitment to a joint implementation of Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport...
EAC tables USD 91.7 million budget estimates.
The East African Community (EAC) has tabled before the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) the budget estimates for the 2021/2022...
Huge step for Bandari as it completes 12 curricula.
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has developed 12 curricula on employable skills for the maritime sector out of a target of...
COVID 19 shifts focus on Mombasa as crucial ships’ crew changing centre: Karigithu.
Mombasa port has become an important centre for ships to change and repatriate seafarers. Last year, Kenya developed guidelines that...
KRA exchequer revenue plan hinges on technology and expansion of taxable base
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) 8th Corporate Plan expects the exchequer revenue to rise from Sh 1.76 trillion this year to...
Uganda acquires high powered locomotives as it rolls out plan to revamp metre gauge line
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is set to receive newly purchased locomotives to boost its existing capacity as it plans to...
Study offers a raft of recommendations to boost AEOs regional uptake.
A regional study carried out to analyse the issues affecting uptake of the Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) has issued a...
Stage set for DRC admission to EAC with launch of verification mission
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, H.E. Felix Tshishekedi, will on tomorrow launch the East African Community’s verification...
Tanzania freighters want industry regulator barred from clearing certain goods.
Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (TAFFA) has petitioned the government to review a law that was passed in 2017 that allows...
Stakeholders cite factors for slow uptake of AEOs programme
The Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme run by the Customs Authorities in the East African region has failed to record...
Zanzibar president urge harmonized certification standards as EAC seeks more intra-trade
The President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, wants certification standards to be harmonised across the region. The president said...
