Like Rwanda, there are no railways in Burundi. Plans have been under consideration since 1987 for the construction of a line passing through Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, to connect with […]
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One stop border post a success
Cargo clearance has significantly been reduced at the Burundi and Tanzania border thanks to a pilot project of One Stop Border Post (OSBP) at the Kobero and Kabanga border points. […]
Major port construction for Tanzania in 2015
Trade capacity in Tanzania will be boosted with the construction of a major seaport in 2015. The planned Indian Ocean port at the small town of Bagamoyo is 75 kilometres […]
East Africa update
Trade Mark East Africa, which is instrumental in assisting countries in East Africa improve the free flow of freight through the region gives TWA an update on what is happening […]
Northern corridor
Apart from linking the land-locked countries of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi with Kenya’s maritime port of Mombasa, the Northern Corridor also serves the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of […]
Trade barriers in East Africa set to end
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has confirmed that from 1 July 2024 the Single Customs Territory (SCT) will be implemented in full for the region. The SCT is aimed at […]
East Africa seeks U.S.$4 Billion rail funding adviser
With the aim of boosting cross border trade - Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi are looking for an adviser to help them secure financing for a $4.13 billion railway project in […]
EAC Single Customs Territory launch postponed to June
More time has been given to Tanzania and Burundi allowing the two countries the opportunity of preparing for the shift towards a single customs territory (SCT) roll-out following the announcement […]
Local Industry set for marginal growth in 2013
Jacques Carelse, MD of UD Trucks Southern Africa outlines to Simon Foulds what the company has been doing to ensure it continues delivering transport solutions to its customers. “We are […]
East Africa: Regional rail project to cost over US$5 billion
The East African Community railway line project that will connect Rwanda - Tanzania and Burundi will cost about US$5.2 billion (R46.3 billion). Donald Gilltrom, senior vice-president and chief engineer at Canarial – […]