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Unease at Port of Mombasa as Swiss firm secures terminal nod

The Kenya Ports Authority's second container terminal has started taking shape as ships have already off-loaded containers on the yard reclaimed from the sea, May 11, 2016. [File, Standard]

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is set to take over the operations of the second container terminal at the Port of Mombasa, after receiving approvals from a regional competition watchdog, but upon meeting tough conditions.

This is even as a similar proposal to have the United Arab Emirates  (UAE) Dubai Ports (DP) World take over the running of some ports and logistical facilities kicked up a storm last week, with various players including the political class and dock workers divided over the plans.

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