Ten day, 70km traffic jam tests nerves and pockets

The Customs/Covid checks at the border between Kenya and Uganda have generated a record breaking line-up of trucks carrying vital goods (including household goods) to Kampala as well as Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. Petrol is among many commodities that are short supply up-country. Ronald Mutesasira, WWMAF’s South Sudan Director reports record numbers of trucks now blocking roads in Juba. The cost of container demurrage, rental charges, and freight cost overruns will make for a busy quarter.