The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has organized a waiver sensitization workshop in collaboration with the Shippers Council of East Africa, Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association, and the Kenya Transporters Association.
The workshop aims to educate participants on the process and qualification criteria for applying for waivers on port storage charges.
The imposition of port storage fees is intended to discourage the transformation of port facilities into storage areas, thus preventing congestion.
To be considered for a waiver, customers are required to fulfill certain minimum requirements, which include submitting an application letter on official letterhead signed by the CEO of the client organization or individual consignee.
“This is to dissuade port facilities from being turned into storage facilities to avoid congestion.
Customers to meet minimum requirements for consideration of a waiver; an application letter on (official letterhead) signed by CEO of the client organization or individual consignee,” the Authority wrote.
Additionally, applicants must provide supporting documents such as the Bill of Lading, Passed Customs Entry, Delivery Order, documentary evidence justifying the delay in evacuation, and a copy of their National ID or Passport for individual applicants.
“This is to dissuade port facilities from being turned into storage facilities to avoid congestion.
Customers to meet minimum requirements for consideration of a waiver; an application letter on (official letterhead) signed by CEO of the client organization or individual consignee.”
