NAIROBI, Kenya– Port of Mombasa is bracing for a surge in marine traffic over the next two weeks, with 46 vessels expected to dock between June 16 and June 30.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed that the incoming vessels include container ships, conventional cargo vessels, car carriers, and oil tankers.
Out of the 46 vessels, 22 will be container ships in what KPA says underscores the port’s growing role as a critical regional hub for cargo movement.
Another 15 vessels will handle conventional cargo, seven are dedicated car carriers, and two oil tankers will bring in fuel and other petroleum-based products.
” The Port of Mombasa will in the next 14 days handle a total of 46 vessels, with 22 accounting for container ships.”
“At the same time 15 conventional cargo, seven car carrier and two oil tanker vessels will dock at the Port.”
The vehicle segment will see notable traffic with vessels like the Hoegh Osaka, Global Leader, and Sunrise Ace arriving between June 22 and June 26, offloading various automobile consignments.
Likewise, the Adonn, scheduled for June 18, will be offloading specialized cargo including ammonium nitrate, while the Oriental Cosmos will deliver canola seed oil on June 22.
Bulk cargo arrivals include Pacific Merit (clinker), Newsun Lucky (pig iron), Carina (fertilizer), and Coral Gem, which will offload wheat and gypsum at the end of the month.
Other notable container ships set to berth include Seaspan New Delhi, MSC Juanita F, MSC Cairo IV, Sol Integrity, and MSC Lome V.
Steel products and coils will also be a key part of incoming shipments, with True Mariner and Lian Hua Song among vessels handling such cargo.
According to KPA, the surge in vessel activity signals increased regional trade volumes, with the port continuing to serve as a critical gateway for East and Central Africa.
The Authority says operations are in place to manage the influx efficiently and ensure smooth handling, offloading, and clearance of goods.
In January, KPA revealed that the Port of Mombasa experienced a significant increase in cargo throughput during 2024, handling a record 41.1 million tons, a 14.1% increase compared to 2023.
This growth was driven by a surge in transit cargo and a booming transshipment business, highlighting the port’s crucial role in regional trade.
Specifically, transit cargo volumes rose by 17.4% to reach 13.4 million tons.
