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...
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,...