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Originally published by The Standard BusinessSeptember 25, 2025
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Billions at stake as Mombasa Port battles congestion with new berth 19B project
Lamu port that currently boasts of three deep berths is being positioned as KPA’s transshipment hub in the region...
✨ Key Highlights
The Mombasa Port is facing potential massive congestion due to a surge in cargo traffic, prompting the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to initiate the construction of Berth 19B.
- Construction of Berth 19B started in mid-2023 to address increasing cargo volumes.
- Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is the organization battling congestion.
- The Lamu Port recently received its first conventional cargo vessel, Mv Van Melody, carrying break bulk cargo, indicating increasing activity across Kenyan ports.
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