Global Trade Alert

The Kenyan Ports Authority has confirmed the following changes in fees associated with the Port of Mombasa:

1. Elimination of payments for scanning, verification, inspection and associated stripping or stuffing currently set at Sh5,850 ($75) and Sh8,580 ($110) for 20 foot and 40 foot containers, respectively.

2. Reduction in license fee for private mooring, buoys and jetties from Sh39,000 ($500) to Sh15,600 ($200) per annum.

3. Free storage period will be 5 and 11 consecutive days for domestic and transit containerized traffic respectively.

4. Shore handling rates will attract additional Sh234 ($3) and Sh390 ($5) for 20 foot and 40 foot containers, respectively.