South Sudan Container Base

4 FAQs about [South Sudan Container Base]

Why are South Sudan containers stranded at the port of Mombasa?

According to the South Sudanese government, the fee, recently introduced by Kenyan authorities, has left hundreds of South Sudan-bound containers stranded at the Port of Mombasa, worsening congestion and raising fears of nationwide supply disruptions.

Does icontainers ship to Port Sudan?

Currently we do not offer shipping for Port Sudan. However, you can quote other destinations. If you are planning to ship a container to Port Sudan as a FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than a Container Load) shipment, iContainers has the best rates for ocean freight transport.

How much does shipping cost in South Sudan?

For Uganda and the DRC, it is USD 1,500. But for South Sudan, the fee is USD 5,000, and that is within Kenya,” he said, calling the disparity unfair. Rizik warned that the rising costs when combining shipping, security fees, and handling have, in some cases, exceeded the value of the goods themselves, putting traders under severe financial strain.

Is the new levy a burden on South Sudan's business community?

The issue was the focus of a high-level meeting in Juba, chaired by Trade and Industry Minister Atong Kuol Manyang, with senior government officials and private sector leaders in attendance. The minister expressed deep concern over the new levy, which she called an unfair burden on South Sudan’s business community.

Shockwaves at Mombasa: South Sudan''s New Container Levy

The notice also scrapped the longstanding empty container deposit of US$ 5,000. The directive, attributed to South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA''s) Commissioner General

Containers stuck in Mombasa as new tax rules hit South

A Kenyan clearance agent has said South Sudanese traders could lose millions as thousands of containers remain stuck at the Port of Mombasa following the introduction of new

South Sudan Rejects Kenya''s $5,000 Container Fee

Why South Sudan is outraged In November, Transport Minister Rizik Zakaria Hassan revealed that Kenya had introduced a steep USD 5,000 security levy on every container

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port

South Sudan-bound cargo is stuck at Mombasa port following a disagreement between South Sudan Revenue Authority and importers

South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency

South Sudan-bound cargo is stuck at Mombasa port following a disagreement between South Sudan Revenue Authority and importers over which currency should be used

South Sudan slams Ruto''s govt over Mombasa port new tax

South Sudan has criticized President William Ruto''s administration after Kenya imposed Ksh 647,500 (USD 5,000) security levy on every container destined for Juba,

Freight Crisis at Mombasa Port Stalls Importers in South Sudan

The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association and South Sudan Business Community have urged the Ministry of Transport in Juba to restore a previously issued

South Sudan asks Kenya to cut container deposit fees at

Shipping containers at Kenya Port. | Courtesy. The Minister of Transport, Rizik Zachariah Hassan, has discussed with Kenyan authorities the reduction of container deposit

Containers stuck in Mombasa as new tax rules hit South

FILE PHOTO: Trucks await clearance at the Nimule yard, Tuesday, 7 September 2021 | Credit | Daniel Deng A Kenyan clearance agent has said South Sudanese traders could

Keep off South Sudan cargo deal, court tells Kenya

Kenyan High Court upholds South Sudan''s cargo handling agreements, protecting economic rights.

South Sudan rejects Kenya''s new $5,000 container security fee

South Sudan''s government has strongly protested a newly imposed USD 5,000 container security charge by the Kenyan authorities, saying the levy is crippling traders and

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