Lamu Port equipment, operations delay on Covid-19 disruption

The manufacturing and delivering of equipment for Lamu Port has been derailed by Covid-19, Kenya Ports Authority has confirmed, among reasons the facility is yet to be commissioned. The equipment being sourced mainly from international markets (manufacturers) include Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs), terminal tractors, forklifts and reach stackers(for container handling) and pilot boats, tag boats and mooring equipment( for handling of vessels). The authority had in July called for supply of three-six tonne and two-five tonne forklifts. KPA is also installing navigation aid at the port. Construction of the first three berths of the planned 32-berth Lamu Port, has been completed at a cost of Sh71.2 billion, having been developed by China Communication Source: https://www.the-star.co.ke/business/kenya/2020-10-21-lamu-port-equipment-operations-delay-on-covid-19-disruption/