Another car carrier docks at the Port of Lamu to offload thousands of vehicles

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

March 18, 2026

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Another car carrier has docked at the Port of Lamu, the second in a week to offload thousands of vehicles. The increased traffic at the port is a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the Gulf, forcing shipping lines to seek alternative and safer routes for their consignments.

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The Port of Lamu has received its second car carrier in a week, unloading thousands of vehicles as ongoing Gulf conflict reroutes shipping lines. Concerns are simultaneously growing about potential congestion at Kenya's ports due to escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The Middle East conflict is significantly impacting businesses in Mombasa, with shipping costs having quadrupled, disrupting the global supply chain.