The launch of the Shippers Council on 15 December 2015 in Kenya was connected to efforts to strengthen trade facilitation and logistics coordination during a major international trade event hosted in the country.
Event Context
On 15 December 2015, Nairobi hosted the opening of the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference of 2015, a major global trade meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya from 15–19 December 2015. The conference brought together trade ministers and stakeholders from around the world to discuss global trade policies and agreements.
During this period, organizations involved in trade and logistics—including the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA)—organized activities and engagements to highlight the role of cargo owners and the private sector in improving regional logistics and trade systems.
About the Shippers Council
The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA) is a private-sector membership organization representing importers, exporters, and logistics stakeholders in Eastern Africa. Its main goal is to advocate for:
- Efficient port and transport logistics
- Reduced trade costs
- Removal of non-tariff barriers
- Improved supply-chain efficiency in the region.
The organization originated from the revival of the Kenya Shippers Council in the early 2000s and was officially relaunched in 2006 to represent cargo owners and later expanded to serve the wider Eastern African region.
Significance of the 2015 Launch Activities
The activities around 15 December 2015 were important because they:
- Highlighted the role of shippers in international trade discussions.
- Promoted regional trade facilitation initiatives linked to the Northern Corridor and Port of Mombasa logistics chain.
- Strengthened partnerships between government agencies, trade organizations, and the private sector.
✅ In summary:
The 15 December 2015 launch/activities involving the Shippers Council occurred during the WTO ministerial conference in Nairobi and were aimed at promoting the role of cargo owners and logistics stakeholders in improving trade efficiency in Eastern Africa.
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