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One shipping line has increased its emergency surcharge to West Africa to … -based exporter said. “However, freight rates to East Africa have risen by more … elevated freight rates, there’s no assurance of container availability, as shipping …
Freight surge, container shortage disrupt global rice trade

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Madaraka Express: A Logistics Advantage
The cargo travelled via the Madaraka Express Freight Service, a rail … the latter’s official visit to Kenya, which focused on deepening bilateral …
Kenya launches zero-tariff exports to China, boosting avocado and coffee trade

… Morocco has overtaken Guatemala and Kenya to become Ireland’s leading … as European buyers pivot toward logistics advantages and stricter regulatory compliance … alternative suppliers, including Morocco and Kenya, while Spain and the Netherlands expanded …
Morocco becomes Ireland’s top green bean supplier, captures 36% market share on proximity advantage

… facilities represent a significant upgrade for Kenya’s horticulture sector, which exports … in perishable logistics. The new cargo precinct will allow segregation of freight operations, while …
JKIA master plan targets 860,000 tonnes cargo, new runway, rail link

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The consequences are immediate: higher shipping costs, longer routes, delayed deliveries … acutely than in Africa—particularly across the Horn and East Africa.
Many economies in … millions into the formal economy.
New logistics corridors are reshaping trade …
OPINION: Africa’s growth depends on entrepreneurs, investors willing to commit

… connect the Ugandan capital, Kampala, to Kenya’s port city of … he smiled a little too soon. Kenya’s experience with the original … end up frustrated by the longstanding Kenyan vices of corruption and … had arranged to have their cargo delivered only up to …
MUGA: Let’s hope the maths on SGR benefits is right this time

… has its own reform stories. Kenya‘s financial sector … for Kenyan exporters, Rwandan service providers, Ugandan manufacturers, and Ethiopian logistics operators …
Nigeria’s reform scorecard, the Africa capital Forum, and the continent’s repricing

… to the country’s leadership told African Initiative.
The minister will arrive in … part in the International Transport and Logistics Forum. The delegation will also include … will be operated by Tanzania’s Air Tanzania, which has two Boeing …
Tanzania’s transport minister to visit Russia for talks on direct flights

… President William Ruto said Kenya will engage international logistics companies to capitalize … partnering with global logistics firms to strengthen Kenya’s position as … have been disrupted due to freight and logistical constraints, prompting the ministries …
Kenya Moves to Leverage Transshipment Opportunities Amid Gulf Crisis

… fuel procurement arrangement has cushioned Kenyans from immediate shocks,” Ruto … exports have been affected by freight and logistical challenges, prompting a collaborative … plans to engage international logistics firms to strengthen Kenya’s position in …
Govt Says Adequate Fertilizer Supplies in Place Amid Gulf Crisis