The Port of Mombasa has recently welcomed a fleet of 12 cutting-edge reach-stackers and 9 empty container handlers, enhancing its operational efficiency and capacity.
Equipped with the latest technological advancements, including a fire detection and suppression system, load weighing system, graphic color display, and automatic fault analysis, these new machines are set to revolutionize the port’s handling capabilities.
The equipment also boasts features such as Electronic Climate Control (ECC), automatic gear shifting, safety overrides for hydraulic functions, and Vehicle Mounted Terminals (VMT) that allow operators to work independently without the need for clerks.
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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has further revealed its plans to procure three ship-to-shore gantry cranes for operations at Lamu port by mid-next year, as well as additional STSs for berth 16 at the Port of Mombasa, following the recent acquisition of five ultra-modern Harbour Mobile Cranes.
