Effect of single window system procedures on cargo clearance efficiency in Kenya: a case for Mombasa port
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Date
2018
Authors
Kabui, Billy Ngumi
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KESRA/JKUAT - Unpublished research project
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A Single Window Concept is a one-stop facility that allows exchange of information between all parties involved in trade across borders. It is aimed at reducing the complexity, time and costs of clearing goods at the ports. The Concept has been implemented in Kenya but not without its challenges, which affected its implementation. This include slow uptake by stakeholders and also it has taken long to fully implement the project. The general objective of the study is to identify the Effect of Single Window System on cargo clearance efficiency in Kenya: A case for Mombasa port specifically; to determine whether shipping procedures affect cargo clearance procedures at the port of Mombasa; To establish whether Pre-clearance permits procedures affect cargo clearance procedures at the port of Mombasa; To find out the effect Customs goods declaration procedures on cargo clearance procedures at the port of Mombasa. The research used a descriptive research design. The focus of the study was both Government agencies such KenTrade, KRA, KWS and KEBS and private sector represented by KIFWA members (Clearing Agents) and Cargo handlers based in Mombasa port. The census comprised employees from selected group totaling to a population of 119. The study used stratified random sampling that will group the population into two mutually exclusive categorizes i.e. government and private sector. An online questionnaire was administered, where a total of 96 out 119 responded to the questionnaire representing 80.7% response rate. Data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics mean, percentages and standard deviation for Likert scale statements and inferential statistics correlation, Analysis of variance, coefficient of determination and multiple regression. SPSS and Microsoft Excel were used to analyze data which developed smart tables and pie charts. The findings showed that, there has been improvements in Ship Manifest procedures, Pre-clearance permit procedures and Customs goods declaration which has improved efficiency in the Cargo clearance at the port of Mombasa. Overall the analyses showed that implementation of Single Window system has positive effect on cargo clearance efficiency at the port of Mombasa. However there is need for the government to streamline the cargo clearance at the Port of Mombasa allowing advance lodgments of manifest; automate some of the manual procedures such a CFS nominations; Address conflicting/duplication roles of some regulatory agencies managing the Pre-clearance procedures; Change laws which requires input of manual operation such stamping of clearance documents & allow electronic cargo authentication of documents; Improve port infrastructure such internet, road way which will improve flow of trucks.
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Single Window System, Cargo Clearance