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(11 articles)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
Kenya Finance Act 2026: Floriculture & Logistics Impact
Kenya's Finance Act 2026 introduces significant changes to the taxation and regulatory framework governing the country's floriculture sector and supporting logistics infrastructure. This legislation d
KRA Opens E-Cargo Seal Market to Ease Mombasa Port Delays
Kenya's Revenue Authority (KRA) has made a strategic decision to introduce competition into the electronic cargo seal market, moving away from a single-vendor model. This policy shift is directly aime
Ethiopia's Logistics Transformation: Clearing Supply Chain Bottlenecks
The World Bank Group has released analysis on Ethiopia's logistics infrastructure challenges and the strategic initiatives required to transform the country's supply chain capabilities. Ethiopia's pos
Dry Ports Strategy to Relieve Dar es Salaam Port Congestion
Port congestion at Dar es Salaam represents a structural bottleneck for East African trade and supply chains dependent on this critical gateway. The development of dry ports—inland container terminals
Tanzania Launches Direct Port-to-Rail System for Regional Trade
Tanzania has implemented a direct port-to-rail cargo system that integrates maritime and rail networks, eliminating intermediate handling steps and streamlining cargo movement from port facilities dir
Mombasa Port clears long-stay cargo to reduce congestion
Mombasa Port, East Africa's largest container terminal, is undertaking a targeted initiative to relocate long-stay cargo currently held at the facility. This action directly addresses chronic port con
Ethiopian Shipping Lines Reports 117B Birr Revenue Milestone
Ethiopian Shipping Lines has reported total revenue of 117 billion Birr, representing a significant financial milestone for the carrier and signaling strengthening demand in East African maritime tran
SGR Cargo Link to Reduce Dar Port Congestion
Tanzania is leveraging its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) infrastructure to address persistent cargo congestion at the Port of Dar es Salaam, East Africa's busiest container hub. By establishing a direc
Maersk Suspends Berbera Port Bookings, Disrupts Ethiopia Routes
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has suspended new cargo bookings at Berbera port in Somalia, creating immediate disruption for shippers routing goods through this critical East Af
Maersk Suspends Berbera Port Bookings; Ethiopia Routes Affected
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has implemented a temporary suspension of new cargo bookings to and from Berbera port in Somalia, creating significant disruption for shippers depe