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UNLOCODEKE MBA
CountryKenya
Water BodyIndian Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth14 m
Lat-4.0667
Lng39.6667
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
Around 2.11 million TEU and a record 45.45 million tonnes of total cargo in 2025 make Mombasa (KE MBA) the largest container port in East Africa and Kenya's only international seaport. Its natural Kilindini Harbour serves a vast hinterland along the Northern Corridor — Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, eastern DR Congo, South Sudan, northern Tanzania, Somalia and Ethiopia. The state-owned Kenya Ports Authority runs the port, where Maersk alone accounts for roughly 30% of container throughput. In May 2026 CMA CGM committed about USD 800 million to upgrade the container terminals at berths 20–22 and 23–24; quay and yard works, new terminal systems and gate automation are expected to add some 1.4 million TEU of capacity. Beyond containers, the port handles petroleum, vehicles, dry bulk and general cargo, with tea, coffee and fresh produce among the leading exports and reefer traffic growing. The Standard Gauge Railway links the quays over 472 kilometres to inland container depots at Nairobi and Naivasha, where clearance increasingly takes place before cargo moves on to Uganda and neighbouring states; in February 2026 Maersk and KPA agreed to route more fresh-produce exports through Naivasha. Importers can therefore clear customs either at the quay or inland, which can cut storage and demurrage costs. Shippers weighing alternatives for the same hinterland usually compare Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on the Central Corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mombasa?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Mombasa is KE MBA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Mombasa located?▼
The port of Mombasa is located in Kenya (Indian Ocean).
What is the size of the port Mombasa?▼
Mombasa is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Mombasa?▼
The channel depth of Mombasa is 14 meters.
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-4.06667, 39.66667
Channel depth: 14 m
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