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01 · Latest BeezyLCL Platform × Stakeholder Engagement Strengthening Cargo Consolidation Through BeezyLCL, Stakeholder Collaboration and Digital Innovation CINAT Group participated in a stakeholder consultative meeting convened by the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) on 26 October 2026 at the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), which called for stronger engagement among cargo consolidators, traders and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to address persistent challenges in cargo clearance, taxation, verification and the release of goods. The discussions emphasised the importance of structured dialogue, greater accountability and technology-driven solutions to resolve disputes, minimise losses arising from prolonged delays and address inconsistencies in cargo handling procedures. Particular attention was given to BeezyLCL, a digital cargo consolidation platform developed by CINAT Group, and its role in supporting the transformation of cargo consolidation and logistics operations through improved cargo visibility, enhanced coordination among stakeholders and greater operational efficiency across the logistics value chain. Read the full story → 02 Export Logistics × Public-Private Partnerships Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Uganda’s Cold Chain Infrastructure and Export Logistics CINAT Group participated in a stakeholder engagement meeting with Export Logistics Support Foundation (ELSF), Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) and Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) on 20 October 2026 to discuss strengthening public-private sector collaboration, addressing logistics infrastructure gaps, reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing Uganda’s export competitiveness. Discussions focused on transportation costs, cold chain investment and practical solutions to improve export logistics, with particular attention to opportunities for stakeholder coordination, investment promotion and the development of an efficient and sustainable export logistics ecosystem. Read the full story → 03 Corporate Social Responsibility × Maternal Health CINAT Group Supports Maternal Health Through Corporate Run 2026 CINAT Group joined corporate organisations, business leaders and members of the public at the fourth edition of The Corporate Run 2026, reaffirming the importance of private-sector participation in advancing maternal health and supporting community-led initiatives. Held on 11 October 2026 at NEC Grounds in Bugolobi under the theme “Run for Expectant Mothers,” the event brought together stakeholders from across the corporate and public sectors to mobilise support for improved maternal healthcare and safer childbirth in Uganda. Read the full story → 04 BeezyLCL Platform × CINAT Technologies Building Technology Around Real Trade Challenges: The BeezyLCL Approach As Uganda advances its digital transformation agenda across the trade and logistics sector, the need for practical technology solutions that address these operational complexities continues to grow. BeezyLCL, a digital platform developed by Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) in partnership with TradeMark Africa, seeks to address this need by providing a structured approach to managing Less-than-Container Load (LCL) cargo consolidation and related processing activities, supporting improved coordination and information flow throughout the cargo journey. Read the full story → 05 BeezyLCL Platform × Cargo Clearance BeezyLCL: The Bridge Between Your Cargo and Your Clearance In international trade, moving cargo involves more than transportation; it requires accurate documentation, cargo consolidation, customs-related procedures and effective coordination among logistics stakeholders. For importers, exporters, freight forwarders and clearing agents, fragmented information and disconnected processes can complicate cargo tracking and clearance. BeezyLCL addresses this challenge by providing a structured digital platform for Less-than-Container Load (LCL) cargo consolidation and related processing, supporting better coordination and information flow throughout the cargo journey. Read the full story → 06 GRIND ERP × Data-Driven Decisions GRIND: Enabling Smarter Decisions Through Integrated Business Management In an increasingly competitive business environment, access to accurate and timely information is essential for effective management and informed decision-making. Businesses must continuously monitor financial performance, oversee operations, manage resources and respond to changing market conditions. However, fragmented information across spreadsheets, manual records and disconnected systems can limit operational visibility and hinder timely decisions. Launched on 1 October 2026, GRIND is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed to integrate operational information, strengthen business visibility and support data-driven decision-making. Read the full story → 07 GRIND ERP × Change Management GRIND: Driving Business Performance Through Connected Systems and Smarter Operations Digital transformation extends beyond acquiring software or introducing digital tools into business operations. It requires organisations to rethink workflows, equip their people with the skills to adapt, strengthen data management and align business processes with strategic objectives. GRIND, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform under CINAT Technologies, supports this approach by helping businesses integrate digital systems into their day-to-day operations. However, realising its value depends on effective implementation, employee engagement, adequate preparation and the integration of technology into existing business processes to improve operational efficiency and support informed decision-making. Read the full story → 08 BeezyLCL Platform × Customs Integration BeezyLCL: Securing Digital Connections for More Efficient Regional Trade As East Africa accelerates the digital transformation of logistics and trade, secure and reliable integration between digital platforms and customs systems is becoming increasingly important. Developed in collaboration with the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) and TradeMark Africa (TMA), BeezyLCL is a digital less-than-container-load (LCL) cargo platform designed to streamline cargo processes, enhance coordination among trade stakeholders and support more efficient cross-border commerce. The platform prioritises integration with relevant customs systems, including the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) Customs Clearing Interface (CCI) and ASYCUDA World, to support more seamless and efficient trade operations. Read the full story → 09 BeezyLCL Platform × Responsible Technology BeezyLCL: Transforming Regional Trade Through Digital Integration and Secure Cargo Management As digital transformation reshapes trade and logistics across the region, responsible technology management is essential to building trust, safeguarding information and ensuring inclusive access to innovation. BeezyLCL, a digital less-than-container-load (LCL) cargo platform developed in collaboration with the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) and TradeMark Africa (TMA), demonstrates the potential of digital solutions to strengthen coordination across the logistics ecosystem in East Africa. As the platform facilitates information exchange among businesses, logistics operators and other stakeholders, prioritising data protection, cybersecurity, accessibility and transparent governance remains critical to enabling secure system integration, strengthening stakeholder confidence and advancing sustainable digital trade. Read the full story → 10 CINAT Technologies × GRIND ERP GRIND IS HERE: CINAT Technologies takes space with one stop ERP capable of Transforming Business Operations Through Integrated Digital Solutions GRIND is launched today 1st October 2026 by CINAT Group as an enterprise resource planning solution designed to help businesses simplify operations, connect critical business functions, track and manage activities, and gain greater visibility into day-to-day performance. As organisations grow, managing financial processes, inventory, human resources, procurement, reporting and other operational functions can become increasingly complex. Through the launch of GRIND, CINAT Technologies a service division under CINAT Group is introducing an integrated digital system that brings these functions together, enabling businesses to coordinate activities, manage information more effectively and support informed decision-making. Read the full story → 11 CINAT Technologies × Business Transformation CINAT Group extends to digital business transformation through CINAT Technologies by gracing the market with the GRIND Recognising the interconnection between business strategy, operational efficiency and technology, CINAT Group, through its CINAT Technologies subsidiary, is advancing a broader approach to business transformation, with GRIND forming part of its enterprise solutions proposition. As businesses navigate an increasingly competitive and digitally connected economy, the need for integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency, strengthen decision-making, optimise resource management and respond to changing market demands continues to grow. However, many enterprises still operate across fragmented departments, systems and manual workflows, limiting visibility and slowing decision-making. Through the integration of strategic thinking and practical digital capabilities, CINAT Group through CINAT Technologies seeks to help organisations create more connected operations, manage information effectively and translate their growth ambitions into coordinated and measurable outcomes. Read the full story → 12 BeezyLCL Platform × Logistics Information BeezyLCL: Bridging Uganda’s Logistics Information Gap Uganda’s logistics sector plays a critical role in facilitating trade, connecting businesses to markets and supporting regional economic integration. As cargo volumes and trade networks expand, efficient cargo movement increasingly depends on accurate, reliable and timely information. However, fragmented cargo records, limited shipment visibility and inconsistent information-sharing among traders, consolidators, warehouse operators and clearing agents continue to create coordination challenges across the logistics value chain. Read the full story → 13 BeezyLCL Platform × Regional Trade Beyond Cargo Consolidation: The Role of Digital Platforms in Transforming Regional Trade Regional trade is increasingly embracing digital solutions that enhance coordination, transparency and efficiency across supply chains. As businesses expand into cross-border markets, efficient cargo movement depends on accurate information sharing, stakeholder collaboration and streamlined trade processes. Cargo consolidation is particularly important for businesses transporting smaller shipments, as it enables goods to be combined into larger consignments. However, effective consolidation requires accurate cargo information, coordinated warehouse operations, timely documentation and seamless communication among stakeholders. In this, BeezyLCL seeks to support regional trade facilitation by digitally connecting the actors and processes involved in Less than Container Load (LCL) cargo consolidation, promoting a more coordinated, transparent and efficient approach to cargo management and regional trade. Read the full story → 14 BeezyLCL Platform × Global Trade Designing Scalable Digital Solutions for Global Trade: The BeezyLCL Approach As global trade continues to evolve, the demand for digital solutions that can accommodate growing cargo volumes, expanding business networks and increasingly interconnected supply chains is becoming more critical. For Uganda and the wider East African region, digital transformation presents an opportunity to strengthen trade facilitation, improve logistics coordination and support businesses participating in regional and global markets. However, the effectiveness of digital trade platforms depends not only on addressing current operational challenges but also on their ability to adapt to changing trade requirements. BeezyLCL, a digital cargo consolidation platform developed by the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) and TradeMark Africa, reflects this approach by supporting more coordinated cargo management while providing a digital foundation that can adapt to the evolving needs of the trade and logistics ecosystem. Read the full story → 15 Policy & Advocacy × Private Sector CINAT Group Strengthens its Capacity in Policy Advocacy and Influence Through Private Sector Training CINAT Group strengthened its understanding and positioning of private sector policy advocacy and engagement through its participation in the Capacity Building Training on Advocacy and Policy Engagement Skills for Business Companies and Entities, held virtually on 23 September 2026. Organised by the COMESA Business Council (CBC) in partnership with the Federation of German Industries (BDI), with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) serving as CBC’s National Focal Point in Uganda, the three-hour training equipped participants with practical insights into stakeholder engagement, evidence-based policy communication and public-private dialogue. The session enhanced CINAT Group’s capacity to engage effectively in policy processes, contribute to discussions shaping the business environment and support initiatives that promote business growth and a more conducive operating environment. Read the full story → 16 Climate Finance × Sustainability From Climate Finance to Climate Action: How Uganda Can Unlock Domestic Capital Through Blended Finance CINAT Group’s participation in the 3rd Annual Africa Climate Finance Conference, held from 1–2 September 2026 organised by the Climate Finance & Sustainability Centre at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), highlighted a critical question for Africa: How can available climate capital be effectively mobilised, intermediated and deployed to businesses, farmers and communities? The discussions reinforced that unlocking climate finance requires more than funding commitments; calling for stronger financial ecosystems, investment-ready projects, strategic partnerships and innovative risk-sharing mechanisms capable of translating capital into meaningful climate action and sustainable impact. Read the full story → 17 People & Culture × CINAT Grow CINAT Grow: Creating Pathways for People to Learn, Lead and Grow At CINAT Group, we believe that company’s growth begins with people. Our ability to deliver on our ambitions depends on having a skilled, motivated and adaptable team committed to continuous learning and development. Read the full story → 18 Trade Facilitation × BeezyLCL Platform Beyond the Numbers: What Uganda’s Logistics Performance Tells Us About the Future of Trade Uganda’s ambition to become a competitive East African trading hub depends on efficient, predictable and transparent movement of goods. However, the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) shows a decline in Uganda’s Customs score, from 2.97 in 2016 to 2.20 in 2023, with the country ranking 111th globally in Customs and 109th overall in 2023. This highlights the need to strengthen trade facilitation and cross-border efficiency. Read the full story → 19 BeezyLCL Platform × Technology Partners BeezyLCL: Building the Digital Trade Architecture for a Connected Cargo Ecosystem In digital trade facilitation, building a platform is only one part of the journey. The bigger challenge is ensuring that the platform can work with the systems, institutions and technologies ready exist. Read the full story → 20 BeezyLCL Platform · What Users Need to Know BeezyLCL system and what the users need to know: A Digital Bridge Across the Cargo Journey What if following your cargo through Uganda’s logistics system was as simple as tracking a parcel online? Read the full story → 21 BeezyLCL Platform × TradeMark Africa Connecting Traders, Consolidators and Agents Through One Digital Platform: The BeezyLCL Cargo consolidation involves multiple stakeholders with distinct roles, but fragmented processes and communication can make it difficult to track cargo and share information efficiently. BeezyLCL seeks to address this gap by connecting traders, consolidators and clearing and forwarding agents within one integrated digital environment. Read the full story → 22 BeezyLCL Platform × Stakeholder Consultation From Paperwork to Digital Records: BeezyLCL Seeks to Ease Cargo Clearance for Traders For a small trader waiting for goods to be cleared, the journey does not end when the cargo arrives. It can often mean another round of paperwork, emails, document amendments and follow-ups before the goods are finally released. Read the full story → 23 Opinion · BeezyLCL Platform A Shared Interest in Compliance: Building a More Predictable Cargo Ecosystem through the BeezyLCL Compliance is often discussed as a regulatory requirement, but within the cargo-consolidation ecosystem, its importance extends much further. For traders, consolidators, clearing and forwarding agents and other service providers, compliance can directly influence the cost, speed and reliability of doing business. Where documentation is incomplete, information is inconsistent or procedures are not followed correctly, the resulting delays and complications can affect multiple actors along the cargo journey. Read the full story → 24 Opinion · BeezyLCL Platform × UCCA Shaping a Digital Cargo Ecosystem Through Collaboration The journey towards a fully digital cargo-consolidation ecosystem requires more than simply putting existing processes onto a digital platform. It requires connecting the different stakeholders, responsibilities and information flows involved in the process so that they can work together seamlessly, rather than simply replicating manual processes in a digital format. With the BeezyLCL in place, its intended to connect traders, consolidators, clearing and forwarding agents and other stakeholders whose responsibilities, workflows and information needs differ. For that reason, continued consultation is essential in ensuring that the platform reflects how cargo consolidation and clearance actually work in practice. Read the full story → 25 Breakfast & Learn × Understanding the Maxims From Potential to Performance: Can Our Capacity Match Our Ambition? As CINAT Group continues its restoration and growth journey, the company is increasingly recognising that achieving its ambitions requires more than strategy. It requires people who are equipped to translate plans into action, deliverables into results and individual potential into company’s performance. This was the focus of a recent Breakfast and Learn session on “Understanding the Maxims”. Read the full story → 26 Regional Industrialisation Conference 2026 × PSFU × AGRA × MTIC RIC 2026: The Regional Industrialisation Conference and the Opportunities Within East Africa’s industrialisation agenda is increasingly moving from ambition to implementation. The just concluded 3rd Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference (RIC 2026), held on 18th–19th August 2026 at Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme “Unlocking Industrial Competitiveness through Innovation and Regional Value Chain Integration,” brought together public and private sector stakeholders to examine how innovation, investment, technology and regional value chains can drive industrial transformation. Read the full story → 27 National Cybersecurity Conference 2026 × CINAT Technologies We Are Connecting, But We Should Be Secure Uganda’s digital transformation is accelerating, creating new opportunities for businesses while also increasing exposure to cybersecurity, data protection, operational and technology risks. The inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference 2026, held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) at Sheraton Kampala Hotel under the theme “Securing Uganda’s Digital Future: Collaboration, Resilience and Trust,” reinforced an important message for business: cybersecurity is no longer simply an IT concern; it is a business, leadership, governance, reputation and continuity issue. Read the full story → 28 CINAT RAVE · Strategic Retreat 2026 The CINAT RAVE: Breaking Down the Vision CINAT Group held its strategic retreat on 6th–7th August 2026 under the theme “Transformation through Clarity and Strategy,” bringing the team together to reflect on the company’s evolution, strengthen alignment and define a clear path for sustainable growth. Since its establishment in 2019 as an advertising agency, CINAT Group has evolved into a strategy and operations consultancy spanning Advertising, Marketing, Technology, logistics and trade. Read the full story → 29 BeezyLCL Platform × UCCA BeezyLCL Platform Development Gains Momentum Through Industry Consultations The Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA), in partnership with CINAT Group Ltd, successfully concluded a two-day stakeholder consultation exercise with cargo consolidators as part of the ongoing development of BeezyLCL — a digital cargo consolidation platform designed to transform the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Read the full story → 30 CleanSIP Campaign × Mandela Washington Fellowship Mandela Day: CINAT Group Supports Safe Drinking Water Through the CleanSIP Initiative CINAT Group joined other partners in supporting the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Alumni Network in Uganda in celebrating Nelson Mandela Day, headlined by the CleanSIP Campaign — a community-driven initiative aimed at improving access to safe drinking water in schools across Jinja District. The campaign was launched on 14th July 2026 in Kampala, with its flagship implementation carried out at Spire Road Primary School in Jinja District. Read the full story → 31 BeezyLCL Platform × TradeMark Africa × UCCA A Partnership That Puts CINAT Group at the Center of Uganda’s Cargo Tracking Future There is a particular kind of silence that every small importer in Kampala knows by heart. It begins the moment their goods leave a factory floor in Guangzhou or a warehouse in Dubai, and it does not lift until, weeks later, a phone call comes through from a clearing agent with a number attached — this is what you owe, this is when it lands, this is what’s left after everything is paid. In between, there is nothing. No tracking, no running total, no way of knowing whether the shipment is sitting in Mombasa, moving up to the next port, or already parked at a warehouse in Kampala waiting on paperwork nobody has told you about. Read the full story → 32 BeezyLCL Platform × TradeMark Africa × URA TradeMark Africa Funds UCCA’s BeezyLCL Cargo Clearance Platform Uganda’s cargo consolidators are building a digital platform to speed up customs clearance for small importers and to make it harder for unregistered operators to work in the sector. Read the full story → 33 BeezyLCL Platform × Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) CINAT Group and UCCA Consult Stakeholders on BeezyLCL to Improve Cargo Consolidation The Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA), in partnership with CINAT Group under its logistics and trade consultancy division, convened a consultative meeting with cargo consolidators and industry stakeholders on Wednesday 15th July 2026 to discuss the BeezyLCL consolidation platform — a digital platform designed to address longstanding challenges in cargo consolidation and trade facilitation — at the UCCA office in Bukoto. Read the full story → 34 BeezyLCL Platform × Traders' Associations (UGIEA, KACITA) CINAT Group Consults Traders' Leaderships on the BeezyLCL Cargo Consolidation Platform CINAT Group Ltd, through its subsidiary CINAT Technologies and in partnership with the Uganda Groupage Importers and Exporters Association (UGIEA) and Pinnisoft Company Ltd, convened a stakeholder engagement meeting with key union leaders of traders' associations on 14th July 2026 at Hotel Triangle to introduce the BeezyLCL platform — an innovative digital solution designed to transform Uganda's consolidated cargo import and clearance process. Read the full story → 35 Clean SIP Campaign × Mandela Washington Fellowship Clean Water for Every School Child in Jinja CINAT Group has strengthened its commitment to corporate social responsibility by joining the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Alumni Association of Uganda as the Strategic PR and Media partner for the Clean SIP Campaign, the fellowship’s initiative to commemorate this year’s Mandela Day. Read the full story →