South Sudan Imports Affected as Kenyan Clearing Agents Halt Services over Fees - Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan imports affected as Kenyan clearing agents halt services over fees - Radio Tamazuj

Importation of goods through the Mombasa Port in Kenya to South Sudan has been severely affected after clearing and forwarding agents at the port suspended services over Juba’s new trade directives. Several Kenyan media outlets on Monday reported that the agents halted their services following South Sudan’s introduction of a new US$3,580 charge per container. The clearing agents said the charge was imposed without consultation with key stakehold…

Mombasa port agents suspend South Sudan cargo handling

Clearing and forwarding agents at the Port of Mombasa have suspended cargo handling services for goods destined for South Sudan. The move follows the introduction of a new charge of $3,580 (Sh461,820) per container, which the agents say was imposed without consultation with key stakeholders. Speaking in Mombasa, Mr Roy Mwanthi, representing the agents, said the […]