PS Shipping and Maritime Engages TradeMark Africa on Port Efficiency and Logistics

‎The Principal Secretary State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs Mr. Aden Millah today hosted a high-level consultative meeting with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to review progress on the ongoing 2024/2025 Logistics Performance Survey (LPS) and the Mombasa Port and Northern Corridor Community Charter (MPNCCC) Review.
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‎During the meeting, TradeMark Africa (TMA) presented a comprehensive progress update, noting that the assignment had advanced to the final synthesis and draft reporting phase, with key milestones achieved in stakeholder consultations, surveys, and time-and-motion studies across the logistics chain.
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‎Deliberations highlighted several emerging issues affecting maritime and port efficiency, including export flow challenges and congestion at the Port of Mombasa, cold-chain and reefer management, scanning and inspection processes, as well as the need for enhanced digital integration across port systems.
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‎The Principal Secretary provided strategic guidance on priority areas for the final report, emphasizing the importance of improving port performance, strengthening maritime competitiveness, and streamlining governance under the Charter framework. 
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‎The discussions also underscored the need to address remaining data gaps and deepen collaboration among maritime and port stakeholders.
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‎The meeting concluded with an agreement on the next steps toward validation, stakeholder alignment, and the delivery of actionable recommendations aimed at improving logistics performance and reinforcing Kenya’s position as a regional maritime and trade hub.