THE STANDARD
Maersk which controls over 40 per cent of the volume of business through the port says its new tariffs will come into force on April 1.[File]
Unease among Kenya Ports Authority workers and extra charges by two shipping lines threatens to drive the cost of imports through the roof.
KPA is conducting a headcount of its 7,000 workers following complaints from importers and ship operators over mounting congestion at the port, a move that has caused anxiety in the workforce.
According to the circular issued by KPA’s top managers, the headcount is intended to root out ghost workers, find out labour shortfalls and address the problem of absenteeism blamed for the congestion.