This archive report was first published on 16 July 2021.
On July 15th, 2021, the Port of Lamu made history by receiving a transhipment consignment of 62 containers from Zanzibar aboard a vessel MV AMU1. The consignment, belonging to the CMA CGM Shipping Lines, was received at 3 pm.
The consignment, which contains agricultural products from Zanzibar, consists of 41 forty-foot containers and 21 twenty-foot containers, equivalent to 103TEUs. This significant shipment is a vote of confidence by the shipping industry in the Port of Lamu, marking a major step towards making Lamu the port of choice for exports, imports, and transhipment.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has deployed the new ICMs Customs System at the Port to ensure faster clearance of cargo and enhance turnaround time, securing a competitive advantage in the shipping industry.
Additionally, KRA has deployed young, dynamic, and experienced officers to offer efficient customs services, supporting the budding business at the new port.
According to the Regional Coordinator Southern Region, Mr. Joseph Tonui, 'We encourage other shipping lines to use the Lamu Port and direct the biggest vessels to be served at this port given that the port has bigger capacity, efficient customs clearance process, and waiver of transhipment fee.'
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