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Cargo tariffs set to rise as agents set minimum fees
A ship offloads cargo at the Mombasa port. Africa has a bright future in international trade given its vast resources and abundant labour. FILE PHOTO | NMG
The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (Kifwa), a lobby for cargo handlers, has set minimum service fees in a shift aimed at curbing price undercutting and boosting earnings.
The lobby said the new minimum fees take effect on December 1, 2023, and will offer a cushion against inflation—a feat that will see cargo exporters and importers pay more than the current service charges.
