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Anxiety as Mombasa port is slapped with surcharges amid ship delays

By The Standard November 30, 2025

Source: The Standard

Anxiety as Mombasa port is slapped with surcharges amid ship delays

The recent spillover of ships from Tanzania following post-election violence and the traditional surge in cargo arrival every last three months of the year have combined to cause congestion at the port of Mombasa.Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA) CEO Elijah Mbaru reported huge losses in ship charter fees after several ships had to wait to berth at the port.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA) CEO Elijah Mbaru reported huge losses in ship charter fees after several ships had to wait to berth at the port.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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