Kenya's fresh produce exporters face severe losses due to airline withdrawals and increased Suez Canal costs.
Kenya's fresh produce exporters are experiencing severe losses due to the withdrawal of international airlines from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in search of better pay ahead of the festive season. The situation worsens with increased Suez Canal transit costs and delays. The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa has called for government action to allow temporary freighters and wet leasing of cargo airlines to mitigate the crisis and protect farmers' livelihoods.
October 06, 2024
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