KPA targets 2.2 million TEUs by finish of 2024
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) initiatives dealing with 2.2 million twenty-foot equal models (TEUs) by the top of 2024, marking a 20% improve in comparison with final yr’s efficiency.
KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto revealed that the port has already surpassed final yr’s goal of 1.6 million TEUs, with present volumes reaching 1.75 million TEUs.
He attributed the expansion to improved operational effectivity and streamlined processes on the facility.
Ruto famous that KPA’s cargo volumes over the previous two years have outpaced projections, with present port capability standing at 2.1 million TEUs.
He revealed that KPA is working to spice up the Port’s Capacity by increasing Container Terminal 1 also referred to as Berth Number 19B including that they are going to quickly signal the contract with the contractor so as to add 240 meters of key size, an extra capability of 300,000 TEUs.
“Before I took over as the CEO, the port was doing 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), and at the end of my first year, at the end of 2023, we did 1.6 million TEUs, a growth of 12 percent from the previous 0.4 percent,” Ruto stated.
He famous that KPA now serves over eight transit nations, with the transit market rising by greater than 35%.
Additionally, the port is implementing main upgrades, together with modernizing the Terminal Operating System and buying superior gear to spice up operational effectivity.
Ruto emphasised his dedication to decreasing prices and selling environmental sustainability by means of strategic investments, resembling the brand new oil terminal.
He stated the transfer has considerably lowered ship ready instances and addressed the long-standing situation of excessive demurrage prices, which have beforehand pushed up gas costs.
In a transfer in the direction of greener logistics, petroleum merchandise at the moment are being transported through ships to Kisumu, eradicating roughly 158 vans from the highway per journey in a bid to chop carbon emissions and enhance highway security by decreasing heavy truck visitors.
“KPA’s investment in the oil terminal underscores its commitment to modernization, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. As the project progresses, it is set to reinforce Kenya’s leadership in innovative port management across Africa,” Ruto stated.
Agayo Ogambi, CEO of the Shippers Council of East Africa and Chairman of the Port Charter, praised the port’s efficiency and the position of the port constitution in monitoring its effectivity.
He famous that cargo dwell time in Nairobi has lowered from 4.5 days to three.5 days, whereas Mombasa’s dwell time stands at over 79 hours, a constructive indicator of port effectivity.
Ogambi highlighted an ongoing media tour of the port, which is able to prolong to ICD Nairobi, Naivasha, Kisumu, and Malaba.
“The goal is to assess whether we are meeting our targets and identify interventions to enhance competitiveness, as transport and logistics costs impact regional competitiveness,” Ogambi stated.
He additionally famous a 17% improve in cargo visitors by means of the port between 2022 and 2024, with a 14% improve in visitors to Burundi.
However, Ogambi known as on the federal government to bolster system redundancy and enterprise continuity plans, stressing that stability is crucial for well timed cargo clearance.
