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Kenya records growth in cargo handling at Mombasa Port

Kenya records growth in cargo handling at Mombasa Port

Kenya has recorded significant growth in cargo throughput at the Port of Mombasa from January to September 2024, handling a total of 29.92 million ton

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Kenya has recorded significant growth in cargo throughput at the Port of Mombasa from January to September 2024, handling a total of 29.92 million tons—a 12.1% increase compared to the 26.68 million tons recorded during the same period in 2023.

Container traffic notably surged, with the port processing 1.5 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), a 22.7% rise from 2023’s 1.2 million TEUs. Transshipment traffic grew dramatically by 162.8%, adding 216,339 TEUs.

Growth in import and export

Imports and exports also saw steady increases, with imports rising by 5.2% (27,656 TEUs) and exports by 4.3% (22,273 TEUs). Transit cargo volumes increased by 17.6%, reaching 9.83 million tons, with Uganda driving this growth, contributing 1.13 million additional tons, a 21.9% increase.

KPA Managing Director William Ruto credited this performance to the dedication of port workers and stakeholders. In September alone, the port handled 3.4 million tons, a 23.6% rise from 2023. The increase in containerized cargo and liquid bulk, which grew by 27.6% and 54.7% respectively, were major contributors to this growth. Ruto emphasized the port’s commitment to enhancing services to meet growing demand and support regional economic development.