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August 20, 2026
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New innovation to ease container deposit burden on local importers

New innovation to ease container deposit burden on local importers

Kenyan importers are set to gain greater access to container-related financing following a partnership between AP Moller-Maersk and Viaservice-Ke..

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Kenyan importers will soon benefit from easier access to container financing thanks to a new partnership between AP Moller-Maersk and Viaservice-Ke, a subsidiary of Viatrans SA.

  • This collaboration introduces the Viaservice Container Solution (VCS), a digital trade-financing platform.
  • The platform aims to reduce the working capital importers currently tie up in container deposits.
  • Eligible Maersk customers will gain access to this innovative financing solution.

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