Freighters applaud KPA cargo storage move.
Cargo freighters in East Africa have applauded the move by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to consider their plea to...
Reprieve for importers as KPA extends cargo free storage period.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has extended free cargo storage period to cushion shippers from the delays occasioned by Covid-19...
EABC proposes a raft of measures to rescue region’s Agri-business from Covid-19 crisis
The East African Business Council (EABC) has recommended a raft of measures the regional states should adopt to cushion agri- businesses...
LAPSSET Corridor to open Northern Kenya region
Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor Development Plan has divided the Northern Eastern region into nine growth areas...
Transporters appeal for adoption of harmonized broader crossing policies.
Transporters have appealed to the governments to fast track harmonization of border crossing policies. They want testing of Covid-19 on...
EAC heads of state directs digital surveillance of truck drivers to combat Covid 19
East Africa Community (EAC) heads of state have directed ministers responsible for Health, Trade, Transport and EAC affairs to finalize...
Lenders focus on SME financing as Equity Bank injects Sh 200b kitty against Covid-19 losses.
Small and Medium Enterprises will benefit from a KeSh 200 billion kitty from the Equity Bank that was created recently...
Government sets 14 testing facilities for truck drivers
The government has set up 14 testing facilities along the major highways used by truckers to fast track testing in...
Members given a week to offer EAC Regional COVID-19 Response Plan inputs.
Hopes of having a regional approach to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a step towards the right direction after...
Naivasha ICD to play key role in Covid-19 war.
The government is keen on using Naivasha Inland Container Depot to ease congestion in Nairobi ICD and Mombasa following the...
ALP adopts flexible warehousing measures to address Covid-19 challenges.
The disruption of the traditional supply chains due to the global lock down in the wake of Covid-19 gives the...
Covid-19 EAC in numbers and impact on cross border movement
The importance of having a harmonized strategy by the East Africa Community (EAC) to tackle Covid-19 as has been canvassed...
NCTTCA take lead for regional Covid-19 harmonized transport policies.
Northern Corridor Transit Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA), in collaboration with transport operators, is devising ways to implement a sustained sensitization...
FEAFFA lobby for less costly measures to tackle Covid-19 pandemic
Logistics industry stakeholders in the East African Community (EAC) are now shifting their focus and energies on the renewed push...
EAC develops a joint response plan to tackle Covid 19
The East African Community (EAC) has unveiled a comprehensive COVID-19 Response Plan to reinforce measures to protect and prevent further...
Huge boost for maritime digitization as IMO seeks global partners
A new partnership between International Maritime Organization (IMO), the World Customs Organization, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the International Organization for...
KRA appoints Mrs. Pamela Ahago as Acting Commissioner, Customs & Border Control
Mrs. Pamela Ahago has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner for Customs & Border Control effective 25th April 2020. Until...
Covid-19 positive truck drivers to be treated by host stated – EAC
East African Community has urged Partner States to treat truck drivers and crew who test positive for COVID-19 in the...
EALA to run its session virtually
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) will hold its 4th meeting of its 3rd session virtually for the first time in history....
