Mombasa port is falling behind its sub-Saharan African peers in operational efficiency, according to the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2020-24 World Bank report.
The report, released in conjunction with S&P Global Market Intelligence, benchmarks 403 global ports based on how quickly container ships are turned around. It ranks Mombasa 375 globally in 2024, with a CPPI score of –89. Over the five years assessed, the report notes that Mombasa recorded CPPI values of –31 (2020), –11 (2021), –81 (2022), –32 (2023), and –89 (2024).