| Weighbridges and Axle Load Compliance |
In Uganda, it is evident that weighbridge axle compliance has not been fully achieved at most of the weighbridges. This calls for roll-out and implementation of VLC by all stakeholders and the roll-out of the media communication campaign against overloading
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NCTTCA need to work closely with UNRA and Ministry of Transport in Uganda to carry out sensitisation and roll out Axle load self-compliance campaigns
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NCTTCA need to work closely with UNRA and Ministry of Transport in Uganda to carry out sensitisation and roll out Axle load self-compliance campaigns
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| Weighbridges and Axle Load Compliance |
Implementation of the voluntary vehicle load control charter should be fast-tracked, and awareness campaigns extended along the corridor to cover all the Member States
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Done Partially
Stakeholders: Road Agencies, Ministry of Roads in Member states
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Ongoing
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Done Partially
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| Roadblocks |
Full implementation of the presidential directive on the removal of all roadblocks and police checks.
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There still exist roadblocks and police check along the Northern Corridor
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Pending
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Long-term
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Carry out a survey to ascertain the exact position on the roadblocks along the NC routes
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| Weighbridges and Axle Load Compliance |
Education and sensitisation of shippers on existing regulations to enhance compliance at weighbridges in Uganda is required
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Done Partially
Stakeholders: Road Agencies, Ministry of Roads in Member states
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Ongoing
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Long-term
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Done Partially
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| Weighbridges and Axle Load Compliance |
Develop a “culture of compliance” among shippers, logistics chain providers, and Government entities. Broad initiatives such as the signatories to the Port Community Charter at Mombasa would provide appropriate forums
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Done Partially
Stakeholders: Road Agencies, Ministry of Roads in Member states
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Ongoing
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Long-term
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Done Partially
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| Customs Processes and Automation |
DRC and South Sudan should consider joining the Single Customs Territory (SCT) for clearance of goods as the benefits are many, including faster clearance and movement of goods.
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Stakeholders: Customs Authorities
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Pending
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Long-term
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NCTTCA to recommend and influence to have goods for DRC and SS cleared under SCT
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| Data Sharing and Automation |
Automation of data transfer should be embraced by stakeholders to ensure delays and other related challenges are reduced
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Ongoing
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Long-term
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Kenya National Highway Authority
Kenya Ports Authority
Uganda Revenue Authority
Rwanda Revenue Authority
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Follow up with URA, KeNHA, KPA & RRA to have data sharing automated.
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| Roadblocks |
Also, there is a need to sensitise traffic police officers along the Northern Corridor understand trade facilitation, and be able to facilitate transit trucks rather than stopping them
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Ongoing
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Long-term
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NCTTCA need to come up with a strategy on how to implement the recommendation
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| Weighbridges and Axle Load Compliance |
All stakeholders and especially those involved in the movement of cargo along the corridor to take up sensitisation campaigns on axle load compliance
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Done Partially
Stakeholders: Road Agencies, Ministry of Roads in Member states
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Ongoing
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Long-term
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Done partially
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| Weighbridges and Axle Load Compliance |
Advocate for voluntary weight compliance across the region- Axle load compliance campaign
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Done Partially
Stakeholders: Road Agencies, Ministry of Roads in Member states
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Ongoing
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Long-term
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Done Partially
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