Fintrac Harvest Fall/Winter 2008

Fintrac supporting airfreight solutions for Tanzanian growers

ARUSHA, Tanzania – As part of a concerted effort funded by the USAID Tanzania Airfreight Project (TAP) to coordinate transport of fresh produce from farms to export markets, Fintrac established and registered TAHA Fresh Handling, Ltd. to manage airfreight contracting and consolidation at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Registering this company, which is affiliated with the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA), is a giant step forward in establishing better and more cost-effective access to European markets.

Fintrac has also succeeded in reducing landing and handling costs at JRO, coordinating with several agencies including the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), the Kilimanjaro Airport Development Company (KADCO), the airport ground handling services company Swissport, and aviation fuel companies.

Fintrac is simultaneously working to achieve the production volumes necessary to sustain expanded airfreight routes by promoting grower and allied agribusiness membership in TAHA. Membership has increased 171 percent since project commencement.