Mombasa, Lamu Ports set for 51 vessel calls over two weeks- KPA
Kenya’s ports of Mombasa and Lamu are set for a busy two weeks, with 51 vessels scheduled to call at the two ports, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) said. The Port of Mombasa will account for the bulk of the expected vessel traffic, with 42 ships scheduled to arrive during the period. The vessels comprise […]
Kenya's ports of Mombasa and Lamu are set to see 51 vessels call in over the course of two weeks, according to the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The majority of the calls, 42, will be at the Port of Mombasa, while the Port of Lamu will see nine vessel calls. The vessels are expected to comprise a diverse mix of container ships, conventional cargo ships, car carriers, and oil tankers.
This schedule reflects the ports' continued significance in facilitating cargo movement and supporting regional trade. Mombasa will handle a more varied mix of cargo categories, including containers, conventional cargo, vehicles, and oil-related shipments, compared to the container and conventional cargo vessels expected at Lamu.
The vessel calls are anticipated to stimulate activity across various aspects of port operations, including the handling of containerised and conventional cargo, vehicles, and oil-related shipments.
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