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May 11, 2026
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Kenya Sets Record as Largest Ship Docks at Lamu Port

Kenya Sets Record as Largest Ship Docks at Lamu Port

Lamu Port's key advantages over most ports significantly reduce costs, giving it a financial and logistical edge in an increasingly competitive global shipping market...

✨ Key Highlights

The Port of Lamu has made history by welcoming the MV Baltimore Express, the largest ship ever to dock in East and Central Africa. This milestone vessel, operated by German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd, arrived on Sunday evening.

  • The MV Baltimore Express measures an impressive 369 meters in length.
  • The docking was facilitated by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), which prepared the port's 400-meter-long quays and naturally deep harbor.
  • This achievement positions Lamu Port competitively on the global maritime map, drawing comparisons to major international ports.

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