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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
September 24, 2026
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Ningbo’s smart port model shows what Mombasa can learn from China

Ningbo-Zhoushan was formed in 2006 through the merger of the Ningbo and Zhoushan ports, bringing together a collection of terminals and facilities along Zhejiang's coast...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's Port of Mombasa can learn from China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port model, which integrates advanced technology to optimize operations. The focus is shifting from sheer scale to smart coordination and data-driven decision-making.
- Ningbo-Zhoushan Port handles over 40 million TEUs annually and uses AI to predict ship arrivals and optimize logistics.
- The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is implementing upgrades, including automating gates, as a starting point.
- The key lesson for Mombasa is integrating digital systems with physical infrastructure and multimodal transport for predictable cargo movement, not just moving more containers.
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