East Africa Corridors

EAC & IGAD | 5 landlocked countries

Overview

East Africa has the highest concentration of landlocked countries, relying on key ports in Kenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti. The Northern and Central Corridors are vital trade arteries.

Key Challenges

Port congestion, infrastructure gaps, multiple border crossings, security issues in some areas.

Opportunities

EAC Customs Union, corridor authorities, one-stop border posts, railway development.

Quick Facts

  • Landlocked Countries: Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia
  • Major Ports: Mombasa (Kenya), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Djibouti, Port Sudan
  • Regional Bloc: EAC & IGAD
  • Active Corridors: 3
East Africa Map

Transit Corridors in East Africa

Northern Corridor

Main Corridor
Length:

1,700 km

Port Access:

Mombasa (Kenya)

Countries Served:

Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, South Sudan

Key Border Crossings:

Malaba, Busia, Gatuna, Kagitumba

Infrastructure:

Well-developed with Northern Corridor Transit Agreement, one-stop border posts.

Challenges:

Port congestion, road accidents, delays at weighbridges.

Northern Corridor Map

Central Corridor

Main Corridor
Length:

1,300 km

Port Access:

Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)

Countries Served:

Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, DRC

Key Border Crossings:

Rusumo, Kobero, Mutukula

Infrastructure:

Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency, improvements underway.

Challenges:

Road quality in some sections, competition with Northern Corridor.

Central Corridor Map

Djibouti-Addis Ababa Corridor

Main Corridor
Length:

750 km

Port Access:

Djibouti

Countries Served:

Djibouti, Ethiopia

Key Border Crossings:

Dewele, Galafi

Infrastructure:

Modern railway (Ethio-Djibouti Railway), paved highway.

Challenges:

High altitude, truck congestion at ports.

Djibouti-Addis Ababa Corridor Map

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