DP World has signed an agreement with Kenya’s Electronic Citizen Solutions (eCitizen) to roll out its digital customs platform, CARGOES Customs, through the government’s flagship services portal.
DP World signed the agreement in Nairobi with the aim of offering importers, exporters and authorised customs agents an advanced systems in the world for managing customs declarations.
Reportedly, the eCitizen platform already plays a role in Kenya’s 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.
The new solution will also support the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs Department, giving it access to DP World’s AI-enabled risk management system alongside tools to enhance inspection processes, revenue collection, compliance monitoring and overall operational efficiency.
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.
COO of digital trade solutions at DP World, Mahmood AlBastaki, said: “Our 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.
“DP World’s 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.”
