The Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) has received a USD 3.5 million grant from TradeMark Africa to raise the capacity of logistics sector operators. 

The 4-year programme is aimed at upskilling customs agents, freight forwarders and warehouse operators across East Africa.

The grant was signed at the sidelines of the third Global Logistics Convention, a two-day at the Kigali International Convention Centre.

TMA Board Member Ms. Patricia Ithau said they are promoting logistics platforms in various countries in order to facilitate public-private sector dialogue to improve logistics. “These initiatives aim at developing stronger regional integration and cooperation to reduce Non-tariff barriers,” she said.

Denis Karera, Vice-Chairperson of the East African Business Council, stressed the need to eliminate corruption as it is playing a critical role in hampering trade.

The theme of this year’s convention is  “Logistics; the engine of economic growth and development”. Which aims to offer an opportunity for professionals in the transport and freight logistics sector from all over the world to share best practices, engage with transport and logistics policy makers, interact with a wide range of stakeholders as well as learn emerging trends, developments, opportunities and threats to the sector across the globe.

The Convention has been held successfully in the last two years, first in Tanzania in the year 2017 and last year in Kampala, Uganda. The summit is hosted by Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations members in the respective East African Partner States.

Source: Khusoko

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