Mombasa Port container terminal attracts bids of interest

The Port of Mombasa’s second container terminal has attracted interest from a number of international companies.

An array of applications have reportedly been submitted from companies from all over the world including; Eurogate, Gulftainers, Adani Ports, Hutchison Ports Investments, PSA, Dalian Ports Co, PSA, DP World, Cosco Pacific, Transnet, ICTSI, China Merchants Holding, APM Terminals, CMA CGM and Terminal Investment Ltd.

The interest in operating phase one of the second terminal at Mombasa was generated after the port invited applications of interest back in December. The new terminal is expected to be completed by March next year, with the first phase of the US$300m terminal comprising two berths which are due to be handed over by the contractor.