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During the engagement, KPA General Manager for Cargo Operations Sudi Mwasinago, representing Chief Executive Officer Captain William K. Ruto, outlined ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at accommodating increased shipping activity and rising cargo volumes.
The vessel made its maiden call under the Gulf India Africa Service, joining five other partner shipping lines operating along the trade route.
The British High Commission will hold an open house at Tononoka Hall on Tuesday, October 13, from 3pm to 6pm, bringing together officials working in trade, investment, security, consular and visa services, and the blue economy.
The new route follows a memorandum of understanding and two implementing agreements signed by Kenya and Rwanda in June. The agreements provide the framework for importing, transporting and storing refined petroleum products through Kenya.
The authority said the operational incident involving the RTG crane was immediately attended to by its safety and emergency response teams in line with established procedures.
The consignment is the first of 99,000 metric tonnes that will be distributed to tea-growing areas across the country before the rainy season.
The measures are aimed at strengthening security systems at Kenya’s main maritime gateway and ensuring the port remains safe and reliable for international shipping and regional trade
According to the Wiper leader, more than 3.44 million kilogrammes of tea valued at over US$10.3 million (Sh129 million) is still being stored in warehouses in Mombasa after exporters failed to find alternative buyers.
Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA) says the process creates another layer of reporting even though traders already submit the same information through the Import Declaration Form, shipping manifests, the KenTrade National Electronic Single Window System and KRA customs platforms.
KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the project was developed after the 2018 TradeMark Africa Traffic Management Study identified the Back of Port Road corridor as one of the biggest traffic bottlenecks at the port and recommended the construction of a grade-separated transport system.
In an update on Monday, the association says addressing these challenges through targeted policy reforms will help unlock Kenya's manufacturing potential, attract investment and spur job creation.
Data from the latest nine-month cruise season shows that nine cruise vessels called at the Port of Mombasa between October and June, bringing a total of 4,889 tourists from different parts of the world.
The case exposed what investigators described as a coordinated international network that moved fake mineral consignments through Kenyan ports.
He says Mombasa has secured a county-owned SEZ licence, improved revenue collection through port integration, and is pursuing waste management and logistics projects aimed at boosting efficiency and development
According to the dealers, the challenges began after a directive issued on April 11, 2026, which introduced stricter requirements for movement permits, including import entry numbers, dealer licence details and importer information.
The Senate, through the Liaison Committee, urged counties to remove bureaucratic barriers affecting investors. At a roundtable with KEPSA in Naivasha, Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi cited licensing unpredictability, fragmented rules and delayed payments.
The Ministry of Energy stated that fuel imports are arriving on schedule, storage levels remain stable, and distribution through the country’s supply chain is continuing without interruption.
The programme is designed to improve access to high-quality livestock feed ingredients and enhance efficiency across Kenya’s animal production systems.
Freight operations remained a key driver of income, with increased cargo handling contributing to higher earnings, while passenger services also posted gains due to more frequent and better-timed trips.
The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry warns the Middle East crisis is disrupting maritime and air cargo routes, delaying shipments and raising freight and fuel costs, threatening billions in annual export revenue. Measures are underway to cushion exporters.
The incentive, introduced in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), is designed to improve the cruise-to-park experience through organised excursions to key destinations such as Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli National Park, and Kenya’s Marine Parks.
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, who spoke after welcoming the visitors, said the arrival reflects the strong growth of Kenya’s cruise tourism sector and the success of ongoing efforts to diversify the country’s tourism offerings beyond its globally renowned wildlife safaris.
With cruise calls on the rise, stakeholders remain optimistic that the sector will play a growing role in supporting tourism recovery, creating jobs, and showcasing Kenya as a premier destination along the Indian Ocean.
In a port position update dated December 16, 2025, KPA said the vessels scheduled to call at Mombasa include 29 container ships, 15 conventional cargo vessels, eight car carriers, and one oil tanker.
The two agencies, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, signed a joint communiqué at the KPA Headquarters in Mombasa, outlining immediate steps to improve efficiency, cut costs for traders, and strengthen coordination across Kenya’s main transport corridors.
A container guarantee functions as an insurance-like arrangement, either through shipping lines or third parties, ensuring that the shipping line is compensated in case of loss or damage.
The vessel, operated by French shipping giant CMA CGM, berthed at terminal 21 on its maiden call and is expected to offload 3,200 containers before sailing to Dar es Salaam.
KRA said the move follows a request by TRA through a letter dated 29th November 2022.