The Port of Mombasa is set to handle 42 vessels over the next 14 days, with 23 container ships, 15 conventional cargo vessels, 3 oil tankers, and 1 car carrier scheduled to dock. Meanwhile, the Port of Lamu is expected to receive 9 container vessels.
Notable arrivals at Mombasa include:
- 17 Nov: Kumasi, Lucky Blessing, Ever Vim, Lyra, MSC Daisy
- 18 Nov: Hope Chloe, Parnia, Tittex Glory, Melati IV (Palm Oil), Front Lynx (Gas Oil), Graecia Nautica (Bulk Wheat), VIMC Sunrise (General Cargo), CMA CGM Cleveland (Containers at Lamu)
- 20 Nov: Devon (Containers), MSC Martina (Bulk Wheat), MSC Falcon III (Bulk Wheat), CMA CGM Cleveland (Containers), Clear Stars (Mogas), Lilas Caim (Steel Equipment)
- 26 Nov: Progress Ace (Cars), Irene Southem (Containers), MV Onego Buran (Containers at Lamu)
Other significant cargo includes bulk wheat, bulk coal, steel coils, palm oil, fertilizers, and general cargo, reflecting continued activity in Kenya’s trade corridors.
The port authorities advise shipping companies, freight forwarders, and cargo owners to plan operations accordingly as both Mombasa and Lamu ports handle a mix of containerized and bulk cargo vessels.
