Danish shipping group Maersk, which controls more than 30 percent of cargo at the Mombasa Port, has introduced an operational cost imports (OCI) fee for cargo destined for the gateway to regional markets, sparking concerns among traders who projected higher business costs.
Kenya's largest shipping line, which handles approximately 300,000 containers annually at the Mombasa port, this week announced it will introduce the OCI fee effective December 1, 2025, to cover additional operational expenses related to container inspections.
