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Traders bank on new Lamu port to reduce logistics costs


Traders bank on new Lamu port to reduce logistics costs
Summary
Stakeholders in logistics have expressed optimism about the opening of the Lamu port for business last week, saying it will reduce cost of doing business.
The first consignment of goods has already been shipped through second Kenya’s commercial port.
Wednesday May 26 2021
A ship docks at Lamu Port during the official launch by President Uhuru Kenyatta. FILE PHOTO | NMG
By ANTHONY KITIMO
Summary
Stakeholders in logistics have expressed optimism about the opening of the Lamu port for business last week, saying it will reduce cost of doing business.
The first consignment of goods has already been shipped through second Kenya’s commercial port. ....

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Kenya's Cargo agents fault clearance system


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Clearing and forwarding agents want a more comprehensive cargo clearing system than the one mooted by KRA (Courtesy)
Cargo agents are pressing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to expand the range of  processes the new automated system can handle. 
Currently, the Integrated Customs Management System (ICMS) can only clear bulk cargo like fertiliser and clinker.
The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (Kifwa) now says if the system is expanded to include light cargo, it would help end delays at the Port of Mombasa and Inland Container Depots (ICDs). The automated system was launched last year. ....

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