Cargo volumes remain low at Mombasa port

The Kenya Ports Authority yard at the Port of Mombasa where various measures have been put in place to control the spread of coronavirus. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

The opening up of  China, the biggest source of materials and goods for the region, has had no impact yet on Mombasa port operations.

Thierry Bidau, CMA-CGM Kenya East African Cluster general manager, said in a virtual meeting last week that import cargo volumes are expected to remain sluggish. The meeting was hosted by Africa Logistics Properties, a global warehouse operator.