However, several private companies also play a role in port operations, including those involved in cargo handling, storage, and related services.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA):
KPA is a state corporation established in 1978 and is mandated to manage and operate all seaports along Kenya's coastline, including Mombasa.
Private Companies:
Various private companies operate within the port, including those involved in cargo handling, storage, and logistics. Some of these companies include:
Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd: A private company involved in handling bulk grains.
Portside Freight Terminals Ltd: Another private company operating within the port.
Maersk: A large international container shipping company that also has operations at the port.
Kenya National Shipping Line (KNSL): A shipping line partly owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Specialized Terminals:
The port also features dedicated terminals for handling specific types of cargo, managed by various companies. These include:
Base Titanium: Handles bulk clinker and coal.
Africa Gas and Oil Limited: Handles bulk liquid and gas cargo.
Shimanzi Oil Terminal: Handles bulk liquid cargo.
Container Terminal 2:
The second container terminal at Mombasa was built by the KPA, but there have been discussions and proposals to involve private companies in its management, particularly KNSL.
Swiss firm to run Mombasa port container terminal –
Swiss firm to run Mombasa port container terminal
