Competition from new East Africa ports boon for importers
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
Competition between old and upcoming ports on the eastern African coast could signal better alternatives for importers who have struggled with inefficiency.
A new report by logistics consultancy firm GBS Africa says that while veterans at the job such as the Port of Mombasa in Kenya and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania could face rough challenges from newcomers, it could be good news for importers as they may be spoiled for choices.
