Shipping & Logistics Lamu abuzz with Sh2.7trn projectsConstruction of a berth at Lamu port. The bulk of this cost is taken up by the Sh2.5 trillion Lamu Port South-Sudan Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) Corridor Project. During his recent tour to the Lamu Port site, Lapsset Corridor Development Authority Chairman Titus Ibui said the first berths will be ready by June this year with first ship expected to dock in Lamu Port for the first time in November. The Sh2.5 billion road stretching from Gulf Petrol Station to link up with Lapsset road project is also underway. The Mokowe Customs Jetty in Lamu West will consume Sh599 million and the Mtangawanda Jetty in Lamu East will cost Sh72 million.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 12, 2019 19:06 UTC