Zambia joins Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA)

In a significant move to enhance regional trade and transportation, Zambia officially became a full member of the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA).

The agreement was signed by Minister of Transport and Logistics Hon. Eng. Counsel Museba Frank Tayali during the Interstate Council of Ministers Meeting in Kinshasa, DRC.

The high-level meeting was chaired by DRC Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Jean-Pierre Bemba.

The Central Corridor, an integrated multimodal transport and logistics network, connects member states to the Indian Ocean through the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. This strategic alliance aims to streamline transit transport along the corridor, fostering economic growth and regional integration.

Established on in 2006, the CCTTFA operates under the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agreement. The agency's primary mandate is to coordinate efforts among member states to ensure efficient management of transit transport along the corridor.