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Three Documents You Need When Importing
After earlier discussing the clearing and forwarding procedure in Kenya, this post will look at the three main documents that you will need when importing. The three documents are the Import Declaration Form(IDF), the Certificate of Compliance and the Bill of Lading....
KRA Flags Off Regional Electronic Cargo Transit System
Today’s trade environment is challenging and complex, and there is increasing need for enterprises to keep track of their goods on transit. Maintaining the integrity of goods is a crucial aspect of logistics because these goods are hauled through different...
Role of Clearing and Forwarding Agents
You have probably heard of the term Clearing and Forwarding Agents. You probably know that they have something to do with – well – clearing and forwarding cargo at ports of entry. But what else is there to it? What is the role of clearing and forwarding agents? Where...
Clearing and Forwarding Procedure in Kenya
More and more Kenyans are seeking to import goods from outside the country either for business or personal purposes. Are you stuck, wondering how to go about importing goods into Kenya? This article will elaborate the procedure and attempt to spell it out clearly. In...
Kenya: Clearing Agents Go-Slow Cripples Port Activities
On Monday, February 2017, a section of the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) held a press conference to announce an intended halt to collection of taxes on behalf of importers and exporters as well as registration of any new custom...
Shipping Goods to Kenya: 7 More Terms You Will Encounter
In a previous article, we had a look at the commonly used shipping terms. In this article, we will continue to explain the meanings of more terms that you are likely to encounter when shipping your goods. Consignee – This is the person whose details appear in all...
PPP Tolled Roads – Will Kenyans Accept to Pay for Road Use?
If figures are anything to go by, Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is set to grow at a rate of 6 per cent in 2017. This is based on statistics issued by the World Bank in a recent Kenya Economic Update report. Such a rapid economic growth will invariably...
Shipping Goods to Kenya: Five Terms you’re likely to Encounter
Are you venturing into the field of importing goods to Kenya? During our first business ventures we usually encounter difficult terms that are industry-specific. You are probably scratching your head and wondering “what does CIF mean?” or “What is FOB?” For a newbie,...
Lessons in Logistics from Amina Mohamed Loss
Amb. Amina Mohamed’s loss in her bid for the African Union Commission chairperson’s seat has come as a shocker to many observers. The loss was considered not only as a loss to the charming Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Foreign Affairs but to the incumbent Kenya...