KPA sets August 14 deadline for removal of abandoned containers at Mombasa Port
KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto said the order follows a yard audit, which identified numerous uncollected containers and goods that had been recommended for destruction.
Cargo owners and shipping lines have been put on notice to remove long-stay containers and condemned cargo from the Port of Mombasa by August 14, or risk having them destroyed by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) at their own expense.
KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto said the order follows a yard audit, which identified numerous uncollected containers and goods that had been recommended for destruction.
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The authority noted that these items have been occupying valuable space, contributing to congestion and hampering operational efficiency at the busy maritime facility.
“The Authority has been undertaking a port clean-up exercise to free yard areas and maximise the use of all available spaces to enhance safe and efficient operations and service delivery,” Captain Ruto said.
He added that any unclaimed cargo after the deadline would be disposed of without further communication to the owners.
The directive applies to containers deemed abandoned or unfit for use, as well as cargo condemned under port regulations and existing laws.
Shipping lines have been instructed to either evacuate the containers from the port premises or make arrangements for their destruction.
KPA maintains that the exercise is also intended to uphold safety and environmental standards, as abandoned goods can pose hazards if left unattended.
The list of containers scheduled for removal has been made public to enable affected parties to take immediate action.
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