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Lamu Port curves niche in transshipment business
Kenya could be a major player in transhipment business with the new Lamu Port, as it starts to attract business two months after commissioning by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The President officially launched the country's second major sea port, after the Port of Mombasa, on May 20.
During the time, the facility received tow vessels—MV CAP Carmel from Singapore and Mv Seago Bremerhavel.The two ships were on transit from Mombasa and Dar-es-Salaam ports, respectively.
Lamu Port curves niche in transshipment business
It has a competitive advantage in terms of geographical position and capacity.
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