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October 4, 2026
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Lamu Port welcomes 366-metre MV Hamouna carrying 14,500 containers

Lamu Port welcomes 366-metre MV Hamouna carrying 14,500 containers

The Port of Lamu on Saturday recorded another milestone after receiving MV Hamouna, a 366-metre container vessel, underscoring the port’s deep-water capability and its growing role as a transshipment and regional trade hub along the LAPSSET Corridor...

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The Port of Lamu has achieved a significant milestone by welcoming the MV Hamouna, a massive 366-metre container vessel, highlighting its growing capacity as a regional trade hub.

  • The vessel arrived carrying approximately 14,500 TEUs, with 5,200 set for discharge at Lamu.
  • Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Capt. William Ruto lauded the event, stating Lamu is becoming the "next frontier" in the maritime industry.
  • This arrival underscores Lamu's deep-water capabilities, with berths reaching 17.5 metres, sufficient for the world's largest ships.

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