Mombasa port going green in global drive

Trucks at the port of Mombasa waiting to be loaded with bagged sugar imported from Thailand. The port management has already acquired energy-efficient mobile harbour cranes, and is developing a waste management plant. PHOTO FILE | NMG

Kenya is transforming the port of Mombasa into a “green” facility, in line with a global maritime initiative to help mitigate the effects of carbon emissions.

Under the initiative spearheaded by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), shippers will from as early as next year, be required to adopt new measures to address the negative impact of their operations on the environment.