The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) oversees the regional agreement designed to foster a seamless, multimodal trade route linking the Great Lakes Region to the Port of Mombasa. Our Secretariat is mandated to facilitate trade and the movement of people, stimulate economic development, and transform the Northern Corridor into a sustainable development hub by driving regional investments and social growth.
The Authority coordinates transit transport operations across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, and South Sudan, ensuring regional integration and policy harmonization.
The Northern Corridor encompasses an extensive road system linking the maritime gateway of Mombasa to vital inland destinations across the Great Lakes region.
Total annual cargo throughput processed through the Port of Mombasa in 2024, representing a robust 14% surge in regional trade volume.
Annual volume of transit cargo handled in 2024, highlighting the corridor’s critical role as the primary gateway for landlocked hinterland economies.
The Northern Corridor serves as a high-impact trade artery, providing essential connectivity and driving economic growth for a regional population exceeding 300 million.
1,012,949 Total container traffic handled at the Port of Mombasa in the first half of 2025, driven by enhanced port infrastructure and faster handling processes.
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Agreement (NCTTA) is governed by 11 specialized protocols designed to streamline regional customs, safety, and multimodal infrastructure.
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) oversees the regional agreement designed to foster a seamless, multimodal trade route linking the Great Lakes Region to the Port of Mombasa. Our Secretariat is mandated to facilitate trade and the movement of people, stimulate economic development, and transform the Northern Corridor into a sustainable development hub by driving regional investments and social growth.
The NCTTCA leads the coordination of a seamless, multimodal transit transport system designed to foster regional integration and sustainable economic development across the Northern Corridor. Guided by our 2022–2026 Strategic Plan, we work to modernize physical infrastructure, harmonize regional trade policies, and eliminate non-tariff barriers. By addressing regional bottlenecks and promoting environmental sustainability, we ensure the corridor serves as an efficient, smart, and green gateway linking our Member States to global markets.
Explore the strategic multimodal network linking our six Member States to the Port of Mombasa. Click the map hotspots to access real-time corridor performance data and regional profiles.
Northern Corridor Road network originating from the Port of Mombasa.
Rail Network
Oil Pipeline
Mombasa Port
Busia One-Stop Border Post
Kigali
Bujumbura
Juba
Kinshasa
Explore our latest Trade and Transport Logistics Surveys, performance reports, and regional guidelines. Access the essential publications designed to support evidence-based decision-making and drive seamless coordination across the Northern Corridor.
