The Mombasa port has outshined Djibouti and Dar es Salaam in the latest World Bank global ports index for ship delays and non-tariff barriers. Djibouti’s port dropped dramatically from position 26 in 2022 to 379 in 2023 due to business bottlenecks. Similarly, the port of Dar es Salaam fell 55 places to 367, attributed to inefficiencies. Ethiopia’s pursuit of alternative corridors, such as the Lamu port, due to insecurity in the Red Sea and NTBs in Djibouti led to a deal with Somaliland for Berbera port use, causing tension with Mogadishu. The CPPI rankings highlight the importance of improving efficiency in African ports for economic growth. Mombasa’s strategic plans aim to boost throughput and efficiency, competing internationally by eliminating NTBs and investing in capacity expansion. Enhancing efficiency in ports globally is crucial for trade development, as seen in the improvements since 2020 amidst the pandemic.
Mombasa Tops Djibouti and Dar in World Bank Port Ranking
