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The Kenyan county of Mombasa’s plan to levy additional charges on users of East Africa’s biggest port threatens the viability of the regional transport and logistics business, the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa said. Cargo shipped via the port of Mombasa will attract an additional levy of $2 per metric ton, or $10 per consignment, […]
KAMPALA, September 22, 2014: 12 new companies in Uganda will now experience faster goods clearance, instant renewal of licenses, increased business turnover and preferential treatment from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) as a result of newly acquired status as Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). The companies comprise of exporters and warehouse keepers. This brings a total […]
The government has ordered exporters of fresh produce to Europe to either adhere to the laid down health standards or close shop as the country fights to save the multi-billion shilling horticulture sector from collapse. The warning comes ahead of a visit by a delegation from the European Union next week to review progress made […]
Dar es Salaam,September 12, 2014― World Bank Group Managing Director Sri Mulyani Indrawati witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Phillipe Dongier, World Bank Country Director for Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi; Ms. Ros Cooper, Acting Head of Office, DFID Tanzania; David Stanton, Director General, TradeMark Africa; and Dr. Shaabani Mwinjakah, the Permanent […]
The port of Dar es Salaam is the most expensive for importers in the region, besides being the slowest in clearing goods, a new report by the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA) shows. But transporting goods from the port of Mombasa through Kenya is more expensive than freight through Tanzania, the report finds. Dar […]
Kenya’s horticulture producers could incur losses of more than Sh1 billion every month as from October 1 this year following delays by the Government to conclude the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations. Timely conclusion of the trade talks is key if local producers are to continue enjoying duty-free access to the European Union (EU) […]
Nairobi — Rwanda is ranked first with a score of 3.52 in this year’s East Africa Logistics Performance trade survey. The survey pities the East African Community member states against each other in a bid to establish deterrents of effective trade within the region. The 2014 Logistics Performance Survey (LPS), annual report published by the […]
Rail freight tariffs in the East African Community are higher than in any other region of the world, a new survey shows. The 2014 East Africa Logistics Performance Survey notes that this is due to the lack of effective concession agreements as well as the inability by operators to invest in improving efficiency. “A well […]
According to the 2014 East Africa Logistics Performance Survey, the main reason is due to lack of effective concession agreements as well as inability by operators to invest to improve efficiency. “However, a well developed railway system should be the best solution to reduce transportation costs,” Shippers Council of East Africa (SCEA) Chief Executive Officer […]
Kenya has been ranked fourth in logistics performance in the region, making it the second last poorest performing country in the bloc, according to a study. The 2014 Logistics Performance Survey (LPS), an annual report published by the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA), says Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania take the first three positions with […]
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