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Insecurity, lack of skilled labour, stringent liquor laws, and lack of proper consultations are the biggest impediments to Mombasa's renewed quest to operate a 24-hour economy, logistics and trade experts have said.
In 2008, the port started to operate all day and night but the initiative has not been fully actualised largely due to resistance from some State agencies and private firms.
"Vessel operation services are round the clock but other services like cargo clearance, banking, and transport have not embraced it," said Kenya Ships Agents (KSA) executive officer Juma Tellah.
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