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Customs & Compliance March 2025

Kenya's 2025 Customs Reforms: What Importers Need to Know About the New iCMS Requirements

KRA's rollout of the upgraded iCMS platform introduces new pre-arrival processing requirements that will affect every importer operating at Mombasa Port and JKIA. Here's what changes, what stays the same, and how to prepare your supply chain.

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Understanding HS Code Classification: A Practical Guide for Kenyan Importers
Customs & Compliance
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Feb 2025

Understanding HS Code Classification: A Practical Guide for Kenyan Importers

Incorrect tariff classification is one of the most common causes of customs penalties and cargo delays. This guide walks...

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FCL vs LCL Sea Freight from China: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Freight Forwarding
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Feb 2025

FCL vs LCL Sea Freight from China: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Choosing between Full Container Load and Less-than-Container Load shipping affects your cost, transit time, and risk pro...

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COMESA Trade Preferences: How Kenyan Exporters Can Save on Duty Costs
Trade Guides
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Jan 2025

COMESA Trade Preferences: How Kenyan Exporters Can Save on Duty Costs

The COMESA Free Trade Area covers 21 member states with combined imports of over $170 billion. Many Kenyan exporters lea...

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Same-Day Delivery in Nairobi: How We Achieve 99.9% On-Time Accuracy
Courier Services
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Jan 2025

Same-Day Delivery in Nairobi: How We Achieve 99.9% On-Time Accuracy

Behind every on-time delivery is a network of GPS-tracked vehicles, dynamic routing algorithms, and a dispatch team that...

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Cold Chain Logistics in Kenya: Challenges, Standards, and Best Practices
Warehousing
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Dec 2024

Cold Chain Logistics in Kenya: Challenges, Standards, and Best Practices

The pharmaceutical and perishables sectors in Kenya are growing rapidly, placing increased demand on temperature-control...

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Port Congestion at Mombasa: Causes, Current Status, and What Shippers Can Do
Industry News
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Dec 2024

Port Congestion at Mombasa: Causes, Current Status, and What Shippers Can Do

Mombasa Port handles over 30 million metric tonnes annually, and periodic congestion remains a reality. Understanding th...

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Duty Exemptions for NGOs in Kenya: A Complete Filing Guide
Customs & Compliance
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Nov 2024

Duty Exemptions for NGOs in Kenya: A Complete Filing Guide

Registered NGOs and development organisations are eligible for substantial duty exemptions on imported goods. The applic...

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Air Freight from Dubai to Nairobi: Routes, Transit Times, and Cost Benchmarks
Freight Forwarding
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Nov 2024

Air Freight from Dubai to Nairobi: Routes, Transit Times, and Cost Benchmarks

JKIA handles thousands of tonnes of air cargo weekly from the Gulf. For time-sensitive imports from Dubai and Abu Dhabi,...

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The EAC Single Customs Territory: What It Means for Cross-Border Freight
Trade Guides
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Oct 2024

The EAC Single Customs Territory: What It Means for Cross-Border Freight

The EAC Single Customs Territory has significantly changed how cargo moves between Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and...

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