The Kenya Ports Authority's latest cargo handling figures show continued year-on-year growth in container traffic through the Port of Mombasa, driven substantially by transit cargo destined for neighboring landlocked countries.
Officials attribute the growth partly to efficiency improvements at the port and continued investment in the Standard Gauge Railway's cargo capacity.
Regional Context
Mombasa continues to compete with regional ports for transit trade, prompting ongoing investment in turnaround times and digital cargo tracking systems to retain its position as East Africa's primary gateway port.
