The port of Mombasa has launched a new shipping corridor that directly links East Africa with India. This will strengthen the relationship between the two regions. This route will also provide a clean channel for the import and export of goods.
This shipping route will be operated by Akkon Line, referred to as the East Africa Service. The route will connect Mombasa with prominent ports in India as well as other South Asian ports. Mombasa Port Unveils Direct Shipping Link to India, Boosting East Africa-India Trade
The Mombasa port has announced the launch of a new shipping corridor that directly links East Africa with India. This will strengthen the relationship between the two regions. This route will also provide a clean channel for the import and export of goods..
This shipping route will be operated by Akkon Line, referred to as the East Africa Service. The route will connect Mombasa with prominent ports in India as well as other South Asian ports. The main aim of this shipping link is to improve trade by facilitating the movement of goods across borders.
This shipping link was launched over the weekend, with the first vessel under this service calling at the port. The vessel was presented with a first call certificate in keeping with tradition.
The certificate was presented in a small ceremony held at the ship’s jetty. The handover of this certificate was officiated by Captain William Ruto, who also spoke at the event. The port’s commitment to delivering quality services to its shipping partners was restated by Captain Ruto. He also stated the port’s commitment to fostering trade ties with the wider world.
In his remarks, Captain Ruto said, “Mombasa Port is dedicated to delivering world-class services to our shipping partners and to boosting Kenya’s status as a major maritime hub.”
This new route is expected to improve trade in these regions as goods movement is expected to be streamlined. The move is also expected to improve imports of key goods as it will be easier.
Akkon Line, which was formed in 2018, Since then, it has been expanding globally. It has been developing routes that will be beneficial to the economies of the emerging economies.
This route is expected to strengthen the status of Mombasa Port as a major route in East Africa.
This shipping link was launched over the weekend, with the first vessel under this service calling at the port. The vessel was presented with a first call certificate in keeping with tradition.
The certificate was presented in a small ceremony held at the ship’s jetty. The handover of this certificate was officiated by Captain William Ruto, who also spoke at the event. The port’s commitment to delivering quality services to its shipping partners was restated by Captain Ruto. He also stated the port’s commitment to fostering trade ties with the wider world.
In his remarks, Captain Ruto said, “Mombasa Port is dedicated to delivering world-class services to our shipping partners and to boosting Kenya’s status as a major maritime hub.”
This new route is expected to improve trade in these regions as goods movement is expected to be streamlined. The move is also expected to improve imports of key goods as it will be easier.
Akkon Line, which was formed in 2018, Since then, it has been expanding globally. It has been developing routes that will be beneficial to the economies of the emerging economies.
This route is expected to strengthen the status of Mombasa Port as a major route in East Africa.
