Kenya has joined Tanzania in rolling out a container guarantee service, replacing costly cash deposits at ports. This reform will lower import costs and ease trade, providing a big boost to small-scale traders who once paid steep upfront fees. Leading shipping lines like CMA CGM and MSC, along with over 1,000 clearing agents, are already on board. The shift frees up billions in idle cash, reduces delays, and strengthens regional trade competitiveness. Overall, it marks a major step toward a more efficient and modernized logistics system in East Africa.
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