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Gilbert Langat: Founding Shippers Council CEO takes final sail

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Britam Holdings Group Managing Director Dr Benson Wairegi and Gilbert Langat then CEO of Shippers Council of East Africa during the launch of Britam's marine insurance portal at a Nairobi hotel. [Courtesy]

The logistics and transport industry last week laid to rest a man many sector players termed a titan who tirelessly pushed for the easing of barriers that cargo owners, both exporters and importers, faced in moving their products on roads and through ports.

Gilbert Langat, who died December 28 and was buried Friday at his Lessos home in Nandi County, was also recognised as a campaigner for the northern transport corridor, which is a gateway to Kenya and the region.

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