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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 18, 2026
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US–Iran conflict disrupts shipping as pressure mounts at Mombasa, Lamu ports
US–Iran conflict disrupts shipping as pressure mounts at Mombasa, Lamu ports..
✨ Key Highlights
Escalating US–Iran conflict is significantly disrupting global shipping, leading to a surge in vessel traffic and stranded ships, impacting key Kenyan ports like Mombasa and Lamu.
- Over 3,200 vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route.
- The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Ships Agents Association are managing increased demand and route changes.
- Shipping and insurance costs have doubled, and journeys are extended by 10 to 14 days as vessels reroute due to threats in the Middle East.
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