Industry players warn of higher cost of imported products.
Importers in Kenya are bracing for higher business costs following a decision by Danish shipping giant Maersk to increase freight charges on cargo moving from China and Hong Kong to East African ports.
The new charges, which take effect on June 15, are expected to affect millions of Kenyans who depend on goods imported from China, one of Kenya's largest trading partners and a major source of consumer products, industrial equipment, electronics, and construction materials.
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Maersk says it will charge $1,000 for every 20-foot container, up from $900.
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