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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJuly 17, 2025
9mo ago
Mombasa port hit by worst empty containers pile up as ships delay

At the heart of this unfolding crisis is a growing accumulation of empty containers that are not being repatriated or processed swiftly enough for return to the shipping lines...
✨ Key Highlights
The Port of Mombasa is currently facing a significant logistical crisis due to an unprecedented pile-up of empty containers, threatening to severely disrupt operations. This situation is leading to increased costs for importers as shipping lines impose steep demurrage charges.
- Thousands of empty containers are awaiting repatriation due to ship delays.
- The Kenya Ports Authority is battling to manage the severe accumulation.
- This crisis could bring operations at East Africa's biggest port to a grinding halt.
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