Country: Market Access

Port Reitz road

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Port Reitz road" implementor="Kenya National Highways Authority" target_group="Transporters along the Northern Corridor" project_value="20M USD" implementation_period="2014 - 2016" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The single largest project currently underway at the Port of Mombasa is the construction of a new container terminal at Kipevu West. The project, which is scheduled to be completed in August 2016 is expected to greatly improve the capacity and efficiency of the Port by bringing on board an extra 19,940 passenger car units (CPU) capacity by 2018 being an increase from the 2,874 CPU recorded in 2014. To support access to the Kipevu West container terminal, The Government of Kenya is currently undertaking the construction of the Mombasa Southern By pass project which is expected to be completed by 2018. In the period preceding the completion of the by-pass, the Port Reitz Road will be crucial to the Kipevu West Container Terminal as it will be the only access to the new container terminal. A traffic survey undertaken by the Kenya National Highways Agency (KeNHA) in January 2014 demonstrates that the present infrastructure in the Port Reitz area will be inadequate to meet the increased traffic demand. The survey recommends urgent expansion of the Port Reitz road into a dual carriageway. What: The project will expand Port Reitz Road from the Port Reitz Hospital Gate, (located approximately 200m past the Kipevu West Terminal access road) to the junction with the Airport Road., and the Moi International Airport Road from Changamwe roundabout. How: TMA is providing funding...

Mutukula (Tz) OSBP construction

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Mutukula (Tz) OSBP Construction" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority" target_group="Importers and exporters in our target countries" project_value="US$ 4,500,000" implementation_period="2011 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]418 vehicles a day pass through the Mutukula border point, with trucks taking over a day on average to process through customs from Tanzania to Uganda. This delay imposes serious costs on traders. They must wait longer for their import or export, pay for the truck to wait at the border, risk perishable goods losing their value and manage unpredictable transport times. What: A one stop border point is being constructed at the Mutukula border point.  This project is related to other TMA supported projects that provide: •  Improved IT infrastructure at border post; •  Harmonised working procedures on both sides of the border; and • Training for border agency staff, freight forwarders and traders. How: TMA is providing funding for the construction of the OSBP and is supporting the lead agencies to implement the project on time and ensure quality.  The project is implemented in coordination with other ongoing initiatives of the World Bank, JICA, USAID, the African Development Bank and the European Union. Contact: Israel Sekirasa: israel.sekirsa@trademarkea.com Click here to learn more about One Stop Border Posts Program[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42676" image_2="42678"]Improved physical border infrastructure, harmonised working procedures, faster customs processing and information sharing will reduce waiting times at the Mutukula border point. This will contribute to reducing trade costs in East Africa.[/single_project_block_2][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes"][vc_column][project_single_ele_3_container heading="More Project Insights." sub_heading="Projects Highlights From A Glance" slide_1="info...

Ntungamo – Mirama Hills Road Construction

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Ntungamo – Mirama Hills Road Construction" implementor="Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)" target_group="Importers and exporters in East Africa" project_value="US$ 22,000,000" implementation_period="2015 – 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The Mirama Hills road route offers a shorter and less difficult route to Rwanda than passing through the Katuna/Gatuna border post. This unpaved section of 37 Km of Northern Corridor road network was a major constraint to the better operationalisation of a one stop border post at Kagitumba and Mirama Hills is expected to decrease the time for goods to be transported between Kampala and Kigali and increase the volume of traffic using this route. What: The project focuses on upgrading and paving of the road to bitumen standards from Ntungamo to Mirama Hills Border (approx 37 Km long). The works consist of upgrading the road from gravel to Class II Bitumen Standard, with 7m-wide carriageway of asphalt concrete surfacing and 2No. 1.5m-wide double surface dressed shoulders. How: TMA is providing financial assistance to the Government of Uganda (GoU) to assist in the financing of the project. The Works will be executed by a Construction firm and Quality Assurance will be ensured through permanent supervision of works backed up by Project Managers from UNRA and TMA. Both the Project Managers and Consultancy supervision firm will report to the UNRA/TMA joint established Technical Oversight Committee (TOC), which will approve all project implementation decisions. Contact: Vincent Rudahunga: Email: Vincent.rudahunga@trademarkea.com Click here to learn more about One Stop Border Posts Program[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42658" image_2="42419"]Improved...

Taveta OSBP IBM

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Taveta OSBP IBM" implementor="The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) are the lead agencies implementing this project, jointly with the Kenya and Tanzania bilateral National OSBPs Steering Committees (NOSCs)." target_group="The border agencies and all border posts users, especially importers and exporters and informal traders." project_value="US$ 600,000" implementation_period="2012 - 2016" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The Mombasa – Voi – Taveta – Arusha road is one of the alternative transport corridors in the EAC region, which links the Northern Corridor at Voi, 160 kilometres East of Mombasa, to the Central Corridor at Dodoma and Singida via Arusha. Taveta border post serves traffic to and from Northern Tanzania and the sea port of Mombasa. With the current traffic volume crossing Taveta /Holili border posts and the anticipated significant increase in traffic volume once the Voi-Taveta part of the road is upgraded, efficient movement of goods and people through the two border posts is very critical to facilitate trade within the EAC region. The increase is likely because the distance by road from Mombasa port to Himo junction in Tanzania is much shorter (about 472 kilometres) compared to the distance from Dar es Salaam port to the Himo junction (about 935 kilometres). What: The project focuses on setting up the institutional and legal framework necessary for increasing collaboration in border management at inter-agency and bilateral levels, reviewing and implementing one stop border post procedures, training border agency officials, and installing ICT networks, hardware, furniture and equipment. How: TMA is providing...

Holili OSBP IBM

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Holili OSBP IBM" implementor="The Kenya Revenue Authority and Tanzania Revenue Authority are the lead agencies implementing this project, jointly with the Kenya and Tanzania bilateral National OSBPs Steering Committees (NOSCs)." target_group="The border agencies officials and all border posts users, especially importers and exporters and informal traders." project_value="US$ 600,000" implementation_period="2011 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The Mombasa – Voi – Taveta – Arusha road is one of the alternative transport corridors in the EAC region, which links the Northern Corridor at Voi, 160 kilometres East of Mombasa, to the Central Corridor at Dodoma and Singida via Arusha. Holili border post serves traffic to and from Northern Tanzania and the sea port of Mombasa. With the current traffic volume crossing Taveta / Holili border posts and the anticipated significant increase in traffic volume once the Voi-Taveta part of the road is upgraded, efficient movement of goods and people through the two border posts is very critical to facilitate trade within the EAC region. The increase is likely because the distance by road from Mombasa port to Himo junction in Tanzania is much shorter (about 472 kilometres) compared to the much longer distance from Dar es Salaam port to the Himo junction (about 935 kilometres). What: The project focuses on setting up the institutional and legal framework necessary for increasing collaboration in border management at inter-agency and bilateral levels, reviewing and implementing one stop border post procedures, training border agency officials, and installing ICT networks, hardware, furniture and equipment. How: TMA...

Hargeisa Bypass Road

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Hargeisa Bypass Road Construction" implementor="Government of Somaliland Ministry of Transport and Roads Development " target_group="Government of Somaliland and Ethiopia, Business community e.g. Transporters, importers and exporters using the Berbera corridor, Population in Hargeisa and living along the road infrastructure" project_value="US$ 23,000,000" implementation_period="2020 - 2022" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/59511/"]With funding from United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), TradeMark Africa (TMA) is supporting the Government of Somaliland (GoSL), through the Ministry of Transport and Roads Development, to upgrade 22.5km of Hargesia Bypass (HBP) into a 2 lanes single carriage way along the Berbera corridor around the Somaliland’s capital of Hargeisa. Hargeisa bypass is a key link to the Berbera Corridor. Its construction complements ongoing modernisation at Berbera Port that aim to increase capacity by up to 450,000 TEU per year equalling to 1000 trucks (20 ft containers) a day. The Hargeisa bypass is part of a three-component three-year programme by the United Kingdom known as “Unlocking Prosperity in the Horn of Africa”. The programme focuses on increasing trade and economic development along the Berbera trade corridor, supporting inclusive trade and stimulating economic potential through transport infrastructure development. The case for the construction of the bypass is as follows: Decongestion of Hargeisa city Allow faster movement of humanitarian aid trucks e.g WFP trucks are normally held at Halaya check point during the day and only released at night. As a critical link to the Berbera Port; decongesting the bypass builds a business case for the Port and will have an...

Tunduma OSBP construction

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Tunduma One Stop Border Post " implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority" target_group="Importers and exporters" project_value="US$ 7,940,000" implementation_period="2011-2020" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="https://www.trademarkafrica.com/download/60859/"]This project involves construction and provision of physical facilities at the Tunduma border that includes: administration buildings and an inspection shed to accommodate the adjoining states’ border agencies and roads to facilitate the exit and entry into the OSBP. The overall aim is to facilitate the efficient cross border movement of trucks/vehicles, goods and persons. What: A one stop border post is being constructed at the Tunduma border point. Key outputs: Improved border post and IT infrastructure (Integrated Border Management). Harmonized working procedures on both sides of the border. Training for border agency staff, freight forwarders and traders. How: TMA is providing full funding for the construction of the OSBP and is working with relevant border agencies to set up mechanisms for integrated border management. Harmonization of customs procedures is undertaken by a joint task force of experts from Tanzania and Zambia. The project is implemented in coordination with other ongoing initiatives of the World Bank, JICA, USAID, the African Development Bank and the European Union. The OSBP is also linked to the numerous TMA single window initiatives. Contact: Israel Sekirasa, Email: israel.sekirasa@trademarkea.com Click here to learn more about One Stop Border Posts Program[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42728" image_2="42908"]Reduce border crossing time and costs at Tunduma to boost trade between Tanzania and neighbouring countries using the Dar Corridor. Launched in 2019 by H.E. the Late J. Magufuli (Tanzania President) and...

One Stop Border Post at Taveta (Kenya) / Holili (Tanzania)

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="One Stop Border Post at Taveta (Kenya) / Holili (Tanzania)" implementor="Tanzania Revenue Authority." target_group="Importers and Exporters" project_value="US$ 4,915,302 - Taveta. US$ 4,007,498 - Holili. IBM US$ 600,000" implementation_period="2011 - 2011" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]To transport goods to Arusha and surrounds in northern Tanzania, vehicles currently must pass through the Namanga border. This route is considerably longer than the Taveta/Holili route. Operationalising the Taveta/Holili border is expected to increase with the construction of a new Voi-Arusha road passing through the two border points, stretching the capacity of the current infrastructure and operations and increase waiting time for import and export processing. Increased delays create costs for traders. What: A one stop border post is being constructed at Taveta/Holili border points How: TMA is providing funding for the construction of the OSBP and is supporting the lead agencies to implement the project on time and ensure quality. Contact: Sjoerd Visser, Email: sjoerd.visser@trademarkea.com Click here to learn more about One Stop Border Posts Program[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42740" image_2="42742"]Improved physical border infrastructure will offer an alternative transportation route to northern Tanzania from Kenya and reduce the time that it takes to transport goods to and from Mombasa. This will contribute to reducing trade costs in East Africa..[/single_project_block_2][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="project-insight"][vc_column][project_single_ele_3_container heading="More Project Insights." sub_heading="Projects Highlights From A Glance" slide_1="info access for 20 crops & over five breeds of livestock" slide_2="info access for 20 crops & over five breeds of livestock" slide_3="info access for 20 crops & over five breeds of livestock"][single_project_content]This project is...

Kagitumba OSBP IBM

[vc_row][vc_column][custom_inner_menus select_menu="project"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][single_project_block_1 heading="Kagitumba OSBP IBM" implementor="Rwanda Revenue Authority and Uganda Revenue Authority are the lead implementing agencies for this project, jointly with the Rwanda and Uganda bilateral National OSBPs Steering Committees (NOSCs)." target_group="The border agencies and all border posts users, especially importers and exporters and informal traders." project_value="US$ 600,000" implementation_period="2011 - 2017" download_btn_text="Download Project PDF" download_btn_link="#url"]The Mirama Hills road route offers a shorter and less difficult route to Rwanda than passing through the Katuna/Gatuna border post. Prolonged waiting times at the Kagitumba/Mirama Hills border posts which is a major contributor to high transport costs can be attributed to insufficient quality and quantity of technical equipment and complicated procedures focused on centralized control, and multiple border organizations working in isolation. This leads to inconsistencies in the way goods are handled on a day-to-day basis, resulting in poor revenue collection, and poor phyto-sanitary and standards management. What: The project focuses on setting up the institutional and legal framework necessary for increasing collaboration in border management at inter-agency and bilateral levels, reviewing and implementing one stop border post procedures, training border agency officials, and installing ICT networks, hardware, furniture and equipment. How: TMA is providing funding and technical support to facilitate implementation of integrated border management systems at Taveta border post jointly with the border agencies. Contact: Jackie Zizane, Email:jackie.zizane@trademarkea.com Click here to learn more about One Stop Border Posts Program[/single_project_block_1][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id="desired-result"][vc_column][single_project_block_2 heading="Desired Results" image_1="42419" image_2="42632"]A reduction in the total average time it takes to clear cargo at the Kagitumba / Mira Hills...