Kenya says SGR boosting efficiency at Mombasa port

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MOMBASA, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Kenya said on Friday that the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has enhanced efficiency at the port of Mombasa.

Edward Opiyo, head of container operations, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) told reporters that the Mombasa- Nairobi railway line currently evacuates 50 percent of all cargo that arrives at the port.

"The SGR has been instrumental in reducing the port of Mombasa's container dwell time making it an attractive facility for international traders in the east and central Africa region," said Opiyo.

He said the introduction of the SGR cargo service has reduced congestion at the port due to its ability to haul huge volumes of cargo on a daily basis.

"This has made Mombasa to be an ideal port for importers from the region," said Opiyo.

He said that the SGR currently moves 12 to 13 block trains daily from the port facility.

Opiyo said that about 80 percent of containers that arrive by sea in Mombasa leave within four days.

"As a result traders no longer have to pay demurrage fees for cargo stored at the port," said Opiyo.

He said that the SGR has also improved the safety of transportation of freight to Kenya's hinterland. Enditem

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