Kenyan clearing agents have challenged $350 (Ksh46,075) charged per container of all cargo destined for South Sudan. They claim that the Mombasa Monitoring Station-National Revenue Authority of South Sudan issued a directive that they should pay the fees to a private company in Uganda— Invesco Uganda Limited— for a tracking system christened Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN). In a petition filed at the High Court in Mombasa, the clearing agents
Category: East Africa
Tanzania Seeks Egyptian Investment for Dar es Salaam Port Expansion
The Tanzanian government is actively engaging Egyptian investors to undertake the construction of three additional berths at the Dar es Salaam port, aiming to enhance efficiency at the country’s primary maritime hub. The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) plans to construct berths 12, 13, 14, and 15 to accommodate the increasing cargo volumes at the port, driven by strategic projects and improved economic activities in neighboring countries. TPA Director General, Mr.
Ethiopian Airlines May Build e-Commerce Cargo Terminal In Nigeria
Still basking in the euphoria of building the first ever e-commerce cargo terminal in Africa in its Addis Ababa hub, Ethiopian Airlines may consider replicating a similar feat in Nigeria, Africa most populous country. Speaking at the inauguration of the of the e-commerce terminal in Addis Ababa, Group Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew said the newly constructed e-commerce logistics hub was built by Ethiopian Airlines Group to facilitate
Ethiopian Airlines Embraces the Single Africa Air Transport Market for Continental Connectivity
Lemma Yadecha Gudeta, the Group Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO) of Ethiopian Airlines, highlighted the significance of the Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) in enhancing air connectivity across the continent. In an interview in Addis Ababa, Yadecha Gudeta emphasized that SAATM, as an African Union (AU) initiative aimed at establishing a free airspace in Africa, presents a pivotal opportunity for African airlines to thrive. Ethiopian Airlines has been at the
Ethiopian Airlines signs MOU for latest Boeing purchase
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, and Boeing, a leading global aerospace company announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of the latest Boeing 777-9 airplanes. The agreement includes the purchase of eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets by Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian. Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of the 777X positions the carrier as the first 777X
Ethiopian Airlines Opens Cutting-Edge Facility at Bole International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest growing airlines brand globally, proudly announced the launching of its state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics facility in a grand event last week. The Ethiopian e-commerce facility is located inside the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises. The newly built facility, which is dedicated to e-commerce, mail and courier logistics services is aimed at bridging logistical gaps and positioning Addis