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Goods shortage stalls Kenya SGR cargo business

Cargo shortage has hit the standard gauge railway’s goods haulage business, forcing Kenya Railways to delay the daily service. PHOTO | NMG

By  BUSINESS DAILY

Nation Media Group

Cargo shortage has hit the standard gauge railway’s goods haulage business that was launched on Monday, forcing Kenya Railways to delay the daily service.

The second cargo train that was expected in Nairobi on Wednesday was still stuck at Mombasa port awaiting containers amid increased imports via Kenya’s sole sea port.

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