Kenya Ports Authority Expands Mombasa Port to Handle Rising Cargo Demand
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is expanding and digitising the Port of Mombasa to improve efficiency and handle rising cargo demand.
In Brief
- •Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is expanding and digitising the Port of Mombasa to improve efficiency and handle rising cargo demand.
- •Cargo volumes at the port increased by 10% in 2025, reaching a record 45.45 million metric tonnes.
- •KPA is constructing berth 19B for Ksh 19 billion, which will increase the port's capacity by 300,000 TEUs.
- •The authority has unveiled a Ksh 1 billion Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) to improve vessel turnaround times.
- •KPA is implementing the Ksh 41.1 billion port component of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project.
Why It Matters
The expansion and digitisation of the Port of Mombasa are crucial for Kenya's economic growth. The port is a key gateway for trade, and its efficiency directly impacts the country's export and import activities. The increased capacity and improved infrastructure will help Kenya handle the rising cargo demand, supporting economic development and job creation. Additionally, the digital transformation initiatives will enhance the port's operational efficiency and safety, contributing to the overall growth of Kenya's maritime sector.
Key Details
- Cargo Volume in 2025
- 45.45 million metric tonnes
- Increase in Cargo Volume from 2024
- 10%
- Container Traffic in 2025
- 2.11 million TEUs
- Increase in Container Traffic from 2024
- 5.5%
- Cost of Berth 19B
- Ksh 19 billion
- Capacity Increase with Berth 19B
- 300,000 TEUs
- Cost of VTMIS
- Ksh 1 billion
- Cost of Mombasa SEZ Port Component
- Ksh 41.1 billion
Context & Background
The Port of Mombasa has been a key economic hub for Kenya, facilitating trade and commerce. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been working on various expansion and digitisation projects to improve the port's efficiency and capacity to handle the rising cargo demand.
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