SUBSCRIBERS

Carriers, Kenya govt oppose Mombasa cargo tax

Fri, Oct 03, 2014 - 5:50 AM

Taxing move: If Mombasa County clears the new tax bill, shipping firms will have to pay US$20 per tonne of exports and US$20 per tonne to clear imports.

PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

[MOMBASA] Proposals by a local authority to impose new taxes on cargo at Kenya's main port has drawn opposition from the government and carriers, saying it will hike import prices and make the east African trade hub less competitive.

The government, keen to see off emerging competition...

To continue reading

for full content

if you are a subscriber

Get our introductory offer at only

$0 .99*/month

Cancel anytime

*$0.99/month for first 3 months

$29.90/month for the next 9 months

Need help?

CALL +65 6388 3838 EMAIL btocs@sph.com.sg

OPERATING HOURS (+8 GMT) MON-FRI: 8:30AM-5:30PM

Register to read this article. Log in if you are already a subscriber. Register to read this article. Log in if you are already a subscriber. Please log in or subscribe to continue reading.