The Kenya Shippers Council is concerned by the recent increase in congestion at the Mombasa port caused by the rising number of long stay containers/cargo. 

The Council and its partners in both public and private sectors are currently investigating the root causes of uncollected cargo at the port. We are seeking to establish the exact number of local and transit long stay containers (export and import), the length of stay, and different perspectives on the reasons for long stay cargo or factors affecting cargo removal. We will also seek identify the rate of and reasons for cargo abandonment which has also been cited as a major cause of congestion. Transit cargo is said to account for the highest number of long stay containers. We are in touch with our counterparts in the transit countries to ensure that the concerned importers are contacted.