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...
by sidoman | Feb 9, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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,...
by sidoman | Feb 6, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
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...
by sidoman | Jan 30, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
Many traders import goods from the Middle-East and other nations in America, Asia and Europe to Kenya. Sometimes, these goods fall short of the quality requirements for end-consumers. In order to assure the consumers that the quality and safety of imported goods they...
by sidoman | Jan 27, 2017 | Logistics News, Road freight, Uncategorized
At 1400hrs on Monday, atop an open-roof van, I took off from Nairobi for what would turn out to be an adventurous 4 days in the Masai Mara. I was in the company of colleagues in the logistics industry and we were headed for a training workshop at Mara Leisure Camp. As...