Low cargo volumes have forced vessels to either create blank sailings or delay sailing. The low volumes are mainly experienced in key trading partners of China, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Around 70 per cent of vessels have delayed their arrival time by as much as 40 days,Kobo360 chief strategy officer Kagure Wamunyu told the Star. China is the biggest import source for Kenya, but volumes have dwindled since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Clearing agents yesterday reported low business at Mombasa and the Inland Container Deport-Nairobi, where clearing activities are centered.

Source: The Star April 17, 2020 00:56 UTC