Container Shortage Hits Kenya Imports

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Kenya faces higher import costs as a global shortage of empty containers coincides with severe congestion at the Port of Mombasa. The Kenya Ship Agents Association said slow operations, limited storage, and delays in berthing have reduced shipping efficiency and increased demurrage charges of $20,000 to $50,000 daily. Mombasa is holding up to 12,000 containers despite an 8,000-TEU capacity. The shortage threatens commodity prices and disrupts regional trade through the Northern Corridor.