At least 51 ships will dock at the Mombasa and Lamu Ports in the next 14 days, carrying goods including fuel products, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced.

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In a statement on Tuesday, September 15, KPA said the vessels are expected to arrive between September 15 and September 30, 2026, carrying a range of cargo including containers, fuel products, fertiliser, wheat, rice, vehicles, and steel coils.

The Port of Mombasa is expected to receive 42 vessels, comprising 22 container ships, 12 conventional cargo vessels, 4 car carriers, and 4 oil tankers.

Meanwhile, Lamu Port is scheduled to receive nine containers and conventional cargo vessels during the period.

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"The Ports of Mombasa and Lamu are set for a busy two weeks, with a combined 51 vessels scheduled to call at the ports," KPA stated.

Among the vessels expected to dock are four carrying Base Oil, Motor Gasoline, Fuel Oil, and Gasoil, with arrivals scheduled between September 16 and September 22.

Besides the four fuel tankers, vessels are also expected to dock at the ports carrying food products, including bulk wheat and rice, expected to arrive on September 18 and September 30.

Several vessels are also expected to deliver bulk fertiliser, including African Macaw on September 16, and Lem Marigold and Pollux on September 18.

However, a large proportion of the vessels will involve containers, with the ports continuing to play their role of operating regional cargoes.

Notably, the two ports are going through a major upgrade with the aim of making them major trade and transport hubs in the East and Central African region.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke