Why African ports' empty container pile-up crisis is deepening

Evergreen Ship before docking   at Mombasa Port. The Ship is loaded with 2700 containers in China . The goods will be transported by road and rail to different Countries in Africa. July 14,2024.[Omondi Onyango,Standard]

Shipping lines are facing challenges and financial losses due to global trade imbalances, resulting in the accumulation of empty containers in import-heavy regions, including Africa.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Journalism Builds Kenya. Stand With Credible ReportingContinue 》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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