Mombasa, Kenya's main seaport, experienced a notable increase in container traffic, handling 1.32 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the first ten months of 2023, marking a 10.2% rise from the same period in 2022. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) attributed this success to enhanced operational efficiency, including berth expansion, automation, modern equipment acquisition, and improved collaborations with government agencies. Despite global economic challenges and adverse weather conditions, Mombasa Port demonstrated resilience, with total cargo throughput reaching 29.66 million tonnes, reflecting confidence in the port's capabilities

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