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Port of Mombasa
  • Traders across East Africa are shunning the Port of Mombasa in favour of Dar es Salaam Port citing higher fees.
  • Uganda complains that up to 50% of their traders’ costs go to port clearance and transport expenses from Mombasa.
  • The entry of DP World into the Dar es Salaam port promises improved vessel discharge times, lower fees, and increased profits, a move that will significantly challenge Mombasa.

In the shadow of rising cranes and towering cargo ships, the Port of Mombasa faces a formidable rival in the form of the Dar es Salaam port in Tanzania. Both harbours have set their sights on becoming the primary entry point to the promising opportunities in East African Community, a market of approximately 500 million people. The competition is fierce, and the stakes are high.

Mombasa port vs Dar es Salaam: The battle for East Africa’s gateway

As of 2022, cargo handling at …