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(9 articles)South Sudan Opens Logistics Hub at Mai Mahiu SEZ
South Sudan is working to operationalize a logistics hub at the Mai Mahiu Special Economic Zone to streamline cargo handling and transport from the Port of Mombasa to Juba. Officials have begun ground
Mombasa Port Opens New Oil Gateway for Rwanda Petroleum Exports
The Port of Mombasa has solidified its role as a critical East African trade hub by receiving its first Rwandan petroleum cargo shipment at the newly operational Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 (KOT2). The 40,0
Ethiopia Digitizes Logistics to Boost Regional Trade Edge
Ethiopia is modernizing its logistics infrastructure by digitizing core systems to enhance competitiveness within the East African region and strengthen cross-border trade flows. This strategic initia
Durban Port Congestion Forces Shipping Service Changes
Congestion at the Port of Durban, a critical gateway for African trade, is creating cascading disruptions across container shipping networks. Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, has ann
Kenya's $100M Condemned Fuel Shipment Seized in DRC, South Sudan
Kenya has experienced a significant supply chain disruption involving the shipment of condemned fuel valued at approximately Sh12 billion (approximately $100 million USD) to the Democratic Republic of
Mombasa Port Fast-Tracks Cargo Clearance with State Coordination
State agencies and supply chain stakeholders in Kenya are implementing coordinated measures to expedite cargo clearance processes at Mombasa Port, East Africa's busiest maritime facility. This initiat
KRA Uses Blockchain to Cut Cargo Delays at Kenyan Ports
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated a strategic shift toward blockchain technology to address persistent cargo delays at Kenyan ports, marking a significant modernization effort in the reg
Kenya Cargo Valuation Rate Card Strains East Africa Trade
Kenya has introduced a new cargo valuation rate card that is generating significant friction across East African trade networks. This regulatory shift appears to affect how cargo is assessed, valued,
Kenya's Export Controls Threaten Aviation Parts Supply Chain
Kenya's proposed Strategic Goods Control Bill has triggered concern among freight forwarders and aviation stakeholders over potential delays to time-critical cargo movements, particularly aircraft spa