Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations - Feaffa

09/10/2026

Ethiopia Officially Receives the FIATA Talking Stick for the 2027 FIATA World Congress

Milan, Italy – 8 October 2026 The Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) is pleased to announce that

09/10/2026

Happy Independence Day Uganda!

07/10/2026

Happy Customer Service Week 2026! 🎉

Clearing and forwarding agents remain a critical link between cargo owners, government agencies, shipping lines, and consumers.

This week, we recognize their commitment to service, professionalism, and keeping trade moving.

Happy Customer Service Week to everyone who makes the movement of goods possible! 👏

07/10/2026

Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations - Feaffa joined other stakeholders to deliberate and plan for the upcoming Pre-Arrival Processing (PAP) Multi-Agency Group, aimed at enhancing cargo clearance efficiency through PAP.

06/10/2026

FEAFFA Executive Director Elias Baluku represented the Federation at the launch of the 4th module of the Green Customs Curriculum, the Facilitation of the Safe & Efficient Green Module, by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

The event was graced by Dr. Mugambi Mwirigi, Commissioner, Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA), and attended by KIFWA-Ke leadership.

The first three modules focused on building the capacity of customs and border control officers in identifying, monitoring, inspecting, and clearing goods. The fourth module focused on strengthening capacity for the safe, efficient, and greener movement of trade across the East African Community region.

This is particularly relevant to freight forwarders, who work closely with Customs and other border agencies to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements. This includes the safe handling and movement of dangerous goods, helping minimize risks to people and the environment.

Development of the curriculum was supported by the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) Kenya.

03/10/2026

Dangote’s Lamu Refinery Gives LAPSSET a Second Chance. Will South Sudan Take It?

3 October 2026 | By Antipas G*i Deng On 30 September 2026, Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William

02/10/2026

Building a Private-Sector Pool of Rules of Origin Trainers in East Africa

A regional capacity-building initiative led by the World Customs Organization (WCO), with support from the European Union (EU) and Deutsche

30/09/2026

The training concludes. The knowledge continues. 🌍

A three-day Regional Training of Trainers (TOT) on Rules of Origin (RoO) has concluded in Nairobi, bringing together freight forwarders from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, including members of FEAFFA’s National Associations.

Supported by the European Union under the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, the training marked the final stage of a learning journey that progressed from basic to intermediate to advanced and finally to training of trainers.

Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations - Feaffa Executive Director Elias Baluku noted that the training's value extends beyond the participants in the room. Developing practitioners who can train others helps create a wider pool of Rules of Origin expertise that can continue to support trade facilitation across the region.

Speaking during the opening session, Ms. Laura Chao, Deputy Commissioner for Trade Facilitation from Kenya Revenue Authority emphasised the importance of strengthening the capacity of freight forwarders to understand and apply Rules of Origin requirements so they can better support traders.

Ms. Clemence Wawuda, representing Ms. Josephine Manyasi, Director of the WCO East and Southern Africa Regional Office for Capacity Building (WCO ESA Regional Office for Capacity Building - ROCB), delivered remarks on her behalf, highlighting the importance of building a sustainable pool of trainers who can pass on Rules of Origin knowledge within their institutions and countries.

The Training of Trainers therefore focused not only on strengthening participants’ technical understanding of Rules of Origin but also on equipping them with the skills to train and share this knowledge with other practitioners. This multiplier effect can help extend expertise across institutions and countries.

FEAFFA appreciates the European Union, the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, WCO ESA Regional Office for Capacity Building - ROCB, GIZ, the facilitators, National Associations, and all participating freight forwarders for their contribution to the program.

The training concludes. The knowledge continues.

28/09/2026

FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026: A New Tradition of Celebrating Excellence in East Africa’s Logistics Sector

The recently concluded the 7th Global Logistics Convention (GLC) 2026, which marked an important milestone for the East African logistics

23/09/2026

🚛🌍 Building the Future of Freight in Africa

Africa’s freight sector is at a critical point. As trade grows and transport demand rises, the transition to cleaner, more efficient, and more competitive freight systems will require practical solutions, supportive policies, and industry-wide collaboration.

These issues took center stage at the 2-day EV Freight Forum held at the Panari, , bringing together industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore the enabling conditions for zero-emission freight in Africa.

FEAFFA participated in the dialogue, with Ms. Josephine Nyebaza, Programmes Officer, joining the panel discussion “Africa We Are Building: From Corridor Development to Climate Competitiveness.” The discussion explored how transport corridors can become more than trade routes, evolving into engines of trade competitiveness, resilience, and low-carbon growth.

The forum also moved beyond discussion, with three practical learning tracks and a shared implementation plenary focused on translating ideas into action.

For Africa’s freight industry, the transition to zero-emission transport is not only about reducing emissions. It is also about building competitive corridors, preparing businesses for the future, and ensuring that sustainability goes hand in hand with trade and economic growth.

The forum was co-organized by Smart Freight Center (SFC) and Introafrica.