Shipping Agents Warn of Port Delays

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Shipping agents warned of congestion and trade delays at the Port of Mombasa after the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) imposed new inspection fees. The Kenya Ships Agents Association said Kephis charges Sh2,000 per vessel and Sh375 per container without physical inspections. The Kenya Maritime Authority urged suspension of the fees, citing higher costs, export delays, and slower cargo evacuation at East Africa’s busiest port.