THE Port of Mombasa has posted robust growth in cargo and container volumes in the first half of 2025, defying global shipping headwinds to maintain its upward trajectory, according to The Kenyan Wall Street.
From January to June 2025, the port handled 21.3 million metric tonnes of cargo, an 8.1 per cent increase compared to 19.7 million metric tonnes during the same period in 2024.
The port processed 1,012,949 TEU in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.7 per cent rise from 948,983 TEU handled in H1 2024 - an increase of 63,966 TEU.
Import volumes jumped by 13.4 per cent (up 48,793 TEU), while exports grew by 14.4 per cent (up 50,572 TEU), underscoring a strong trade performance on both fronts.
"We are seeing the results of strategic investments in port infrastructure and operational efficiency. The performance reflects not just recovery, but a repositioning of Mombasa as a competitive and reliable maritime gateway," Kenya Port Authority (KPA) managing director William Ruto said.
Key contributors to the cargo volume surge included: Liquid bulk: +766,763 tonnes (16.2 pc), Dry bulk: +418,910 tonnes (11.6pc ), Loose cargo: +371,514 tonnes (44.7 pc).
These gains come despite ongoing global shipping disruptions, particularly along the Red Sea route. Industry observers attribute the resilience to enhanced port infrastructure and faster cargo handling processes implemented by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).
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