# Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-13**: H1 2026 SGR Freight Data Released — Africa Star Railway Operation Company reports 3,931 freight trains and 4.278 million tonnes transported, with a 12.3% YoY daily cargo increase.
- **2026-05-01**: Zero-Tariff Policy Takes Effect — China begins zero-tariff treatment for goods from 53 African countries with diplomatic relations.
- **2026**: Container Shipments Surge — Container traffic from Nairobi to Mombasa rises approximately 44% compared to the average monthly volume recorded earlier in 2026.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Drives 44% Surge in Kenya’s SGR Freight Volumes
2026-08-03 04:32:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

China’s duty-free access for 53 African nations has caused a 44% spike in container shipments on Kenya’s SGR rail link. Supply chain operators are scrambling to secure capacity as the Mombasa-Nairobi corridor becomes a vital export artery.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/china-zero-tariff-kenya-sgr-freight-surge

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