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"Sudden! Thunder in Africa, be careful when shipping!" Shipping Logistics | International Logistics | International Freight Forwarders | Guangzhou Freight Forwarders | Panyu Freight Forwarders | Hongde International

Apr 26,2023

Are there any foreign traders shipping to Africa recently? Be sure to pay attention to the risks associated with Kenya and Sudan!

1. Armed conflict in the Sudan

Hong De Xiaobian learned: According to the World Health Organization on April 20,Sudan armed conflict has caused more than 3500 casualties.

The United Nations called on both sides of the conflict on the 20th for a ceasefire between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Force, but the two sides of the conflict have not yet reached an agreement on a ceasefire in jiu. Sudan Airways has suspended all domestic and international flights.

after the conflict broke out, our embassy di in sudan issued an emergency bulletin for a time, calling on guo citizens and institutions in sudan to try to avoid going out in case of being hit by a stratospheric bullet.

At present, a number of shipping companies have issued emergency notices,Temporarily accept new booking in Sudan, dissuade booking, close office.

On April 19, OOCL, a shipping company, issued a notice saying that from now on, it would stop receiving all Sudan bkg (including Sudan in the transshipment clause).

The shipping company Maersk issued a notice on the same day stating that in view of the situation in Sudan following the outbreak of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Force, Maersk's offices in Khartoum and Port Sudan will be closed until further notice.

Hongde Xiaobian reminded: In view of the possibility that the situation in Sudan will continue to deteriorate, foreign traders with Sudanese customers should keep in touch with local customers, pay close attention to changes in the situation, and make business adjustment plans and risk prevention to avoid economic losses caused by this.

2. Kenya Port Crisis

According to Hongde Xiaobian, due to the failure of Kenya Customs electronic portal website, customs clearance is not smooth,A large number of goods stranded in ports, yards, airports, Mombasa port zui for serious.

Kenya's importers and exporters are now facing huge losses that could reach billions of dollars, according to Kenya's mainstream media "Star.

According to the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA),The system failure has left more than 1000 containers stranded at different ports of entry and cargo storage facilities.

Currently, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) allows up to four days of free storage in its facilities.For goods that exceed the free storage period and exceed 24 days, importers and exporters pay a daily fee of US $35 to US $90, depending on the size of the container.

KRA charges $100 (13435 shillings) and $200 (26870 shillings) per day for 20 feet and 40 feet per day for containers released by KRA that have not been taken after 24 hours. At airport facilities, importers pay $0.5 per ton per hour for goods that are late in customs clearance.

Hongde Xiaobian reminded: Mombasa Port is an important maritime gateway serving the central and eastern African region. Its container transit covers Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, eastern Congo and many other countries and regions.

Hongde Xiaobian reminded: Please tell each other about the foreign trade who shipped to Africa in the near future, and be sure to pay attention!

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