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UGANDA has maintained its position as the leading East African Community destination for transit cargo through the port of Mombasa.
According to the Kenya Ports Authority , Uganda cargo handled at the port in the last ten months grew by 9.1 per cent registering 4.5 million tonnes up from 4.1 million tonnes in 2013.
UGANDA has maintained its position as the leading East African Community destination for transit cargo through the port of Mombasa.
According to the Kenya Ports Authority , Uganda cargo handled at the port in the last ten months grew by 9.1 per cent registering 4.5 million tonnes up from 4.1 million tonnes in 2013.
Speaking to the Star on phone yesterday, Langat said the charter has brought better coordination among agencies and the port community.
“It has made it possible to monitor port performance and quickly intervene whenever there is a problem. We are now able to track where there is a drop in performance,” said Langat.
He said the implementation of the Kenya Trade Net System by KenTrade has also plaid a critical role in cross border trade.
According to the shippers, implementation of the System that integrates online cargo clearance has helped speed up cargo movement.
This comes after KPA announced a 9.3 per cent growth on cargo through put.
Langat who also presided over the Kenya Trade Net System stakeholders’ consultative forum which ended on Friday in Naivasha, said agencies must remain committed to the charter to improve trade in the region.