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(11 articles)Maersk Warns of East Africa Cargo Delays from October-December Rains
Maersk has issued a formal customer advisory warning of significant disruption risks across East African supply routes during the October to December period, driven by anticipated El Niño-induced heav
Nairobi emerges as East Africa's two-way air cargo hub beyond flowers
Nairobi is undergoing a strategic transformation from a one-directional flower export gateway into a balanced two-way cargo hub for East Africa. Turkish Cargo's expansion to four weekly freighter serv
Tanzania Unified Transport System: Dira 2050 Plan Reshape
Tanzania is developing a unified transport system as part of its Dira 2050 strategic vision, signaling a structural shift toward integrated logistics infrastructure. This long-term initiative reflects
East Africa Logistics Sector Under Mounting Pressure
East Africa's logistics sector is experiencing escalating operational and structural pressures that threaten to disrupt regional supply chains and trade flows. While the article title signals distress
Maersk and Viaservice-Ke Launch Digital Trade Platform in Kenya
Viaservice-Ke and Maersk have announced a strategic partnership to deploy digital trade solutions across Kenya's logistics infrastructure. This collaboration targets efficiency improvements in customs
Kenya Tightens Cargo Manifest Rules with New ACD Platform
Kenya has implemented a new regulatory framework requiring advance cargo declarations (ACD) for all containerized imports, effective August 1. Under the new regime, shippers must secure an ACD referen
Ethiopian Shipping Posts Strong 157.2B Birr Revenue Milestone
Ethiopian Shipping has achieved significant revenue of 157.2 billion birr, reflecting strong performance in maritime operations serving the East African region. This financial milestone indicates robu
Kenya SGR Hits 50M Tonne Milestone in Freight Growth
Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway has achieved a significant operational milestone by surpassing 50 million tonnes in cumulative freight volume, representing substantial growth in the country's inland ra
Kenya Cargo Roll-Out Threatens Trade Disruption Risk
Kenya is implementing new cargo handling and regulatory procedures that carry significant risk of trade disruption across East African supply chains. The roll-out affects port operations, customs clea
Rwanda Fuel Imports Surge Through Mombasa Port
Rwanda is positioned to substantially increase its fuel import volumes through the Port of Mombasa, a strategic shift that reflects growing energy demand and optimization of regional logistics network
Heavy Rains Spike Tomato Prices in Kisumu Supply Chain
Heavy rainfall in Kenya's Kisumu region has created significant disruptions to local tomato supply chains, resulting in sharp price escalations at retail points. The weather event has compromised tran