From Mombasa to Dar es Salaam: A Regional Shift in Port Tariff Policy
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has announced the implementation of its Revised Sea-Port Tariff 2026, effective February 2026.
Tough Times Ahead: What the Global Liner Shipping Downturn Means for East African Trade
According to Mr. Elijah Mbaru, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Ship Agents’ Association (KSAA), tough times may lie ahead...
Industry Stakeholders Call for Urgent Action on Empty Container Crisis Threatening Regional Trade Corridors
The prolonged empty container evacuation crisis at the Ports of Mombasa has escalated into a major regional logistics challenge, prompting...
Strengthening AfCFTA Trade: FEAFFA Joins the Inaugural African Private Sector Hearing in Johannesburg
The Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) was honoured to participate in the inaugural African Private Sector Hearing...
Regional Freight Forwarders Applaud KPA and KRA Measures to Ease Port of Mombasa Congestion
The regional logistics community has welcomed the joint action by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority...
Time for Self-Regulation: Advancing Efficiency and Professionalism in East Africa’s Freight and Logistics Sector.
For decades, the freight and logistics sector has been the backbone of trade facilitation in East Africa, connecting industries and...
OPINION: A New Wave of Youthful Leadership Redefining East Africa’s Freight and Logistics Sector
Something remarkable is unfolding across East Africa’s logistics sector. A new generation of leaders is stepping up. They are confident,...
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...
