KPA Strengthens Maritime Emergency Readiness with Full-Scale Mombasa Port Drill The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has concluded a week-long maritime safety programme with a full-scale emergency drill at the Port of Mombasa, testing its preparedness to respond to maritime incidents. The exercise assessed firefighting, evacuation, communication and coordination between KPA personnel, emergency responders and government agencies. Led by Capt. Moses Muthama, KPA’s Manager for Marine Operations, Maintenance and Hydrography, the
Category: East Africa
Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns
KRA’s New Advance Cargo Declaration System Sparks Supply Chain Concerns Across Southern Africa The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a mandatory digital Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) system for containerised imports, prompting concerns from regional freight operators over the short implementation timeline and possible supply chain disruptions. The Road Freight Association (RFA) warned that the rapid rollout could create bottlenecks at ports and increase costs for transport operators moving cargo
Dar es Salaam Port Reduces Vehicle Cargo Handling Times by Over 90%
DP World-Led Improvements Cut Vehicle Discharge Times at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port The Port of Dar es Salaam has reduced vehicle cargo discharge times by more than 90% following operational improvements at its main multipurpose terminal, according to operator DP World. Since DP World began operating Terminal 1 under a 30-year concession agreement in April 2024, discharge times for vehicle cargo have dropped from more than 300 hours to
Ethiopian Airlines Expands African Network with New Mauritius Route
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Flights to Boost Tourism and Trade Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new direct passenger service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Port Louis, Mauritius, on July 12, 2026, further strengthening air connectivity across Africa. The new route will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. According to the flight schedule, Flight ET887 will depart Addis
Ethiopia Lifts Foreign Ownership Restrictions in Freight Forwarding Sector
Ethiopia Opens Freight Forwarding Sector to 100% Foreign Ownership to Boost Trade Efficiency and Investment Ethiopia has removed long-standing restrictions on foreign participation in freight forwarding, allowing 100% foreign ownership in a major liberalization move aimed at improving logistics efficiency and attracting investment into its trade infrastructure. The reform, approved by the Ethiopian Investment Board under the Ethiopian Investment Commission, abolishes previous rules that limited foreign equity to 49% and
Kenya Expands Port of Mombasa with Berth 19B to Boost Cargo Capacity
Mombasa Port Expands Capacity with Berth 19B to Handle Rising East African Trade Volumes The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is accelerating infrastructure expansion at the Port of Mombasa to keep pace with rising regional trade, with construction of Berth 19B at the centre of ongoing upgrades. The project, contracted to China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), is part of KPA’s broader strategy to modernise port facilities, improve efficiency and strengthen Mombasa’s
Kenya to Launch Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR Construction in July 2026
Kenya to Begin Construction of Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR Extension in July 2026 to Boost Regional Trade Construction of the long-awaited Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension is set to begin in July 2026, with Kenya Railways confirming that preparations for the multi-billion-shilling project are in their final stages. The state corporation has intensified pre-construction activities, including public consultations with affected landowners and inspections of properties earmarked for compulsory acquisition along the
Tanzania Ports Authority to Expand Tanga Port with Three New Berths
Tanzania Plans Major Expansion of Tanga Port with Three New Berths to Boost Trade and Capacity The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has announced plans to significantly expand Tanga Port through the construction of three new berths with a combined length of 900 metres. The project will begin with an initial 300-metre berth and is expected to enhance the port’s capacity, reduce congestion and strengthen its role as a key trade
Port of Dar es Salaam Sets New Cargo Record Following Major Infrastructure Expansion
Port of Dar es Salaam Records Record Cargo Throughput as $421 Million Infrastructure Upgrade Boosts Regional Trade The Port of Dar es Salaam is strengthening its position as one of East Africa’s leading maritime gateways following major infrastructure investments that have significantly improved efficiency and regional connectivity. During the 2024/25 financial year, the port handled a record 27.7 million tonnes of cargo, a 15% increase from the previous year, driven
Uganda Secures €650.75 Million Islamic Development Bank Loan for Standard Gauge Railway
Uganda Secures €650.75 Million IsDB Financing to Accelerate Standard Gauge Railway and Boost Regional Trade Uganda has secured Shs2.73 trillion (€650.75 million) in financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to accelerate construction of key sections of the long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a landmark project expected to strengthen regional trade and improve connectivity with the Port of Mombasa. Approved during the 51st Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings in