{"id":18719,"date":"2025-09-22T12:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T11:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=18719"},"modified":"2025-09-22T12:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T11:45:33","slug":"dp-world-and-ecitizen-join-forces-to-transform-customs-clearance-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/dp-world-and-ecitizen-join-forces-to-transform-customs-clearance-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"DP WORLD AND ECITIZEN JOIN FORCES TO TRANSFORM CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN KENYA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18720\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-768x635.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-1536x1269.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dpworldandecitizensigning-2048x1692.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">DP World has signed an agreement with Kenya\u2019s Electronic Citizen Solutions (eCitizen) to roll out its advanced digital customs platform, CARGOES Customs, through the government\u2019s flagship services portal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An long-term agreement was recently signed in Nairobi, offering importers, exporters and authorized customs agents one of the most advanced systems in the world for managing customs declarations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mahmood AlBastaki, COO of Digital Trade Solutions at DP World, said: \u201cOur partnership with eCitizen to expand the use of CARGOES Customs marks a major step forward in making trade in Kenya faster and more secure for merchants, traders and customs authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDP World\u2019s industry-leading technology is driving value for the global supply chain. CARGOES is at the forefront of digital trade facilitation and we shall continue to build smarter systems which help make trade flow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The eCitizen platform already plays a central role in Kenya\u2019s trade ecosystem, including serving as the payment system for Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) services, where users benefit from and electronic payments through digital wallets and bank transfers. By providing a reliable alternative to the current legacy system of KRA Customs, traders and government agencies will now also benefit from a next-generation customs clearance channel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The new solution will also support the Kenya Revenue Authority\u2019s (KRA) Customs Department, giving it access to DP World\u2019s AI-enabled risk management system alongside tools to enhance inspection processes, revenue collection, compliance monitoring and overall operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Evid Sibi, Director of ECS said: &#8220;At ECS, simplifying complex systems into transparent, practical solutions is at the heart of what we do. We\u2019re proud to partner with industry leader DP World to deliver a next-generation digital customs platform that accelerates Kenya\u2019s digital transformation. Together, we can empower KRA Customs, traders, and government agencies with a solution that drives efficiency and unlocks new opportunities for growth in a rapidly evolving Kenya.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As part of DP World\u2019s global Digital Trade Solutions strategy, this rollout highlights the company\u2019s commitment to supporting governments and businesses with digital platforms that simplify trade, improve compliance and strengthen connectivity across supply chains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Source : DP World<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DP World has signed an agreement with Kenya\u2019s Electronic 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