Port of Mombasa
Gateway to East and
Central Africa
Mombasa has for years
been known as “the city of merchants” dating back to the times of
Vasco Da Gama when Mombasa old port was used for trade between the
East Coast of Africa and the Far East. After the construction of the
Kenya Uganda Railway (1895-1902), a new port was born west of
Mombasa Island. Subsequently the Port became an increasingly busy
trading post for the region. Due to its strategic location, midway
between South Africa and the Gulf of Aden, the Port has experienced
tremendous traffic through the years. The Port of Mombasa is the
gateway to East and Central Africa
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Port of Lamu
Welcome to the New
Frontier
Situated in Manda Bay
Lamu, the Port of Lamu has been constructed to modern standards
complete with superior infrastructure, at par with the most
contemporary and best performing ports in the world.
Comprehensive surveys carried out prior to construction
confirmed the site to be the most suitable for the facility, due
to its natural depth of 18 metres along the main channel to 60
metres at the bay. The port is a major component of the Lamu
Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor project
and the second commercial port in the country.
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Port of Kisumu
The Lake Port
The Port of Kisumu is
situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, the second largest
freshwater lake in the world which is shared by three countries
namely Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.Established in 1901, the port has
been a critical link in an integrated East African rail/water
transportation.
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Port of Shimoni
Premier Fishing Port
Kenya’s desire to tap into the
blue economy and explore the massive opportunities that have hitherto
remained untapped in the industry, has seen Shimoni port designated as
the premier fishing port in the country. The port is situated off Wasini
Island in South Coast of Kenya.
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Small Ports
Kenya Ports
Authority through the Port’s 2018-2050 Masterplan intends to
facilitate development of small ports taking due cognizance
of the long-term development framework as outlined under
Vision 2030.
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Inland Container Depots
To bring port
services closer to our customers and increase cargo offtake
from the port to the hinterlands, we have constructed inland
container depots at Nairobi, Naivasha and Eldoret.
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