Shippers could save up to $6m annually in freight fees

Cargo containers at the Port of Mombasa. Fees paid to foreign freight companies contribute to the high cost of goods. PHOTO FILE | NATION

Kenyan importers could save up to Ksh600 million ($6 million) they pay to foreign firms annually in destination charges for cargo landing at the Mombasa port by paying the freight rates locally.

The levies include delivery order fee of Ksh7,000 ($70) per container, container cleaning charges amounting to Ksh2,000 ($20), container deposits of Ksh5,000 ($50) and an administration fee of Ksh4,000 ($40) per container.