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KPA monitors vessels from China over Coronavirus
Vessels calling at the Port of Mombasa put on notice as authorities move to secure Kenya from invasion of the deadly coronavirus. Led by Kenya Ports Authority(KPA), the country is monitoring all vessels which have called at ports in China in the last two weeks. China being a major import source for Kenya and it’s…Read More
February 12th, 2020 | Published in news
Coronavirus disrupts global container shipping trade
The deadly virus is throwing the global container shipping trade out of sync, with lines rerouting cargoes and reducing calls to Chinese ports, setting the scene for months of delivery delays ahead according to industry sources. The virus, which was first reported in the city of Wuhan in Hubei province, has shut down many cities…Read More
February 10th, 2020 | Published in news
Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Port Gets Support to Enhance Efficiency
Visit to the Port of Dar-Es-Salaam by the the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Secretary General, Kunio Mikuriya, highlighted on the need for use of technology integrated with Human Resource capacity building and managing ICT infrastructure. “For example the Port of Dar es Salaam is very important, but the infrastructures and other relevant services providers should…Read More
February 10th, 2020 | Published in news
Mombasa port joins move to enforce low sulphur fuel use
The port of Mombasa in Kenya will, starting this month, join other ports around the world in implementing the new International Maritime Organisation (IMO) global sulphur cap 2020 rule, which came into force on January 1. The rule will see the use of low sulphur fuel by all seagoing vessels as part of global effort…Read More
January 22nd, 2020 | Published in news
Ethiopia seeks Greater Access to Ports with Sudan Deal
Ethiopia is banking on cooperation with Sudan to improve its access to ports. Earlier this month, high-level officials from both neighboring countries held a meeting during which they discussed issues of port service and utilization. The cooperation will see the Sea Ports Corporation of Sudan provide Ethiopia with necessary support as it makes use of…Read More
January 7th, 2020 | Published in news
Namibia: Thousands of Tourists Expected At Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is preparing for another influx of visitors as 7cruise liners, with an estimated 10 000 passengers, are scheduled to call at the harbour’s new dedicated cruise passenger terminal this month. The new passenger terminal was commissioned alongside the new container terminal in 2019. “The terminal provides a great impetus for the further development…Read More
January 7th, 2020 | Published in news
Mombasa port records increased cargo traffic
Improved efficiency at the Port of Mombasa is attributed to the construction of the second Container Terminal, improved handling services and faster transfer of cargo on the standard gauge railway to Nairobi. The Kenya Port Authority Managing Director Mr Daniel Manduku said yard congestion has reduced enabling better operations and planning. “Our performance was boosted…Read More
January 7th, 2020 | Published in news
MSC Orchestra kicks off 2019-20 Durban Cruise Season
The MSC ORCHESTRA carrying over 3000 passsengers arrived Durban on 16 November 2019 marking its maiden voyage to South Africa as well as the start of construction of the new Durban passenger terminal. The cruise ship visit marks the beginning of the cruise season for Durban which is expected to host 17 cruise liners from…Read More
November 19th, 2019 | Published in news
Cargo handled by Mombasa port up 9% January-September
The port of Mombasa handled 9% more cargo in the first 9 months of this year compared with the same period in 2018, due to expanded handling capacity and increased transit cargo, its operator said. Mombasa handles imports and exports for Kenya and other countries including Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and…Read More
November 14th, 2019 | Published in news
The Port of Mombasa has recorded increased cargo volumes attributed to a set of reforms and heavy investment along Northern Corridor which have significantly reduced cost of transport to landlocked countries. Cross-border trade facilitation at One Stop Border Post (OSBP) has also been key in attracting landlocked countries to trade with the Kenyan port, resulting…Read More
September 24th, 2019 | Published in news