by sidoman | Mar 4, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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...
by sidoman | Mar 1, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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...
by sidoman | Feb 25, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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...
by sidoman | Feb 15, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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...
by sidoman | Feb 14, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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...
by sidoman | Feb 11, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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...