Murkomen: Port modernisation drives 3.3pc surge in cargo volume at Mombasa Port

Congestion of containers at the port of Mombasa. [File, Standard]

The ongoing modernisation of equipment at the port of Mombasa has led to a surge in the volume of cargo processed, according to Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. This increased efficiency at the port has significantly contributed to the rise in cargo handling.

However, certain freight logistics experts have pointed out that the August upswing in cargo processed at Mombasa follows a typical trend. They explain that importers tend to place their orders in June following the budget reading.