Sleepy Lamu port slowly awakens as an alternative gateway to East Africa
Some of the High End Vehicles whcih are part of the 3800 Cars which were destined for Dubai Port disembark from Grande Florida Ship at the Lamu Port Yard following the ongoing Middle East Conflict in this photo taken on March 19, 2026.
Kenya’s Lamu port continues to benefit from the war in the Middle East, which has stretched its throughput to the limit while giving it new status as an alternative logistics node in the region.
What was once a near-moribund project is now emerging as a key alternative gateway on the Indian Ocean, with vessel traffic surging past historical levels as shipping disruptions reshape global trade routes.
