The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has officially implemented a new port tariff structure, effective Monday, December 22, after a three-month delay. These changes significantly increase costs across various port operations, from cargo handling to licensing, aiming to reflect operational realities and finance modernization projects.

• Annual business license fees for specialized cargo providers have surged to Ksh2.3 million, a substantial increase from under Ksh300,000.
• The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) cited extended stakeholder consultations and a court challenge as reasons for the delay from the original September 15 effective date.
• Daily storage charges for imported containers exceeding the free period now range from Ksh9,000 to Ksh15,000, with dangerous cargo incurring Ksh12,000 per day.