KTA seeks mediator on long overdue overloading fines
A controversy is brewing between the heavy commercial vehicle transporters and the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) over the fines being...
EABC push for creation of Africa Business Council as continent lays final grounds for AfCFTA
East Africa Business Council (EABC) is asking stakeholders to fast track the formation of the African Business Council to provide...
Taxman sets date for annual licensing of customs agents
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced 31st December 2020 as the expiry date of the current Customs Clearing Agents certificates...
Small traders to lodge import declarations on new Mobile App.
Small traders (SMES) are set to benefit from a joint initiative between Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Kenya Railways Corporation...
Covid 19 electronic certificate system takes shape as it enrolls over 50,000 truck drivers
The Regional Electronic Cargo and Driver Tracking System (RECDTS) that was a launched in September this year at Malaba border...
Uganda lays ground for the launch of CPD program
The Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) is set to roll out the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training...
ISCOS’ new mobile app to report, monitor and resolve NTBs at ports and along the trade and transport corridors
Importers and exporters using Mombasa and Dar es Salaam port can now breathe a deep sigh of relief following the...
EAC Customs heads 48th meeting set for today
The 48th East African Revenue Authorities Commissioners General’s (EARACGs) meeting to discuss experiences and address challenges facing tax administrations in...
ESL cleared 41 vessels in piloting iCMS sea module now set for full roll-out
The logistics industry players are gearing up for the use of the Integrated Custom Management System (iCMS) as the sea...
EAC customs agent seek licensing fee waiver
The Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) is pushing for waiver of the licensing fee of customs...
Taking stock of tough supply chain journey in the wake of pandemic.
The role of integration and coordinated approach among the East Africa states came into sharp focus in the wake of...
Plans to have Freight Forwarders law in Uganda takes baby steps
The Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) is fast tracking the enactment of a freight forwarding law in...
Burundi graduates 50 freight forwarders as curriculum review set for completion
Burundi has graduated 50 freight forwarders practitioners with the East Africa Customs and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (EACFFPC), as the...
Uganda slashes cost of COVID-19 test
Uganda has reduced the cost of a COVID-19 test from $65 (Ksh.7,075) to $50 (Ksh.5,442) in a move welcomed by...
Construction of Gulu Logistics Hub 25 percent complete as Museveni launches the project
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday October 24 launched the ground-breaking of two flagship projects- the Gulu Logistics Hub, and...
Measures to address Northern Corridor delays identified
A number of delays have been identified among the logistics players using Mombasa port, which have affected efficiency and competitiveness...
KPA set to replace over a decade old terminal operating system
Kenya Port Authority (KPA) is working on a new Terminal Operations System (TOS) to optimize port operations. KPA says the...
Transit cargo authority spells out recommendations to ease cargo flow at OSBPs.
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) has spelt out a number of recommendations to enhance seamless flow...
Construction of proposed Shimoni Fishing Port project takes baby steps.
The construction of the proposed Shimoni Fishing Port in Kenya Coast has taken baby steps following a public stakeholder’s meeting...
