Advocating for efficient and competitive logistics for cargo owners within Eastern Africa.
PORT TOUR
The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa Board, led by Vice Chair Ms. Elizabeth Kimkung, alongside over 23 member representatives from Mombasa and Nairobi, held a productive engagement with Captain William Ruto, Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), and his team in Mombasa on October 15th, 2025.
The engagement was held after a tour of the Port of Mombasa to gain a better understanding of its operations and ongoing infrastructure development.
Key discussion highlights:
Strategies to improve cargo flow at the port. Accelerating rail scanner repairs to boost efficiency. Ongoing activities to facilitate refeer containers Fast-tracking clearance of priority raw material containers Introducing barcoding technology to improve cargo tracking and security Pre- Arrival processingWe appreciate KPA’s continued commitment to improving efficiency, transparency, and collaboration with the private sector to enhance trade facilitation through the Port of Mombasa.