Kenya Again Extends Free Storage Period for Port Containers
The Kenya Ports Authority again renewed the free storage period for containers at its ports to help the shipping industry as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic (see 2105060007), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Aug. 4. The new…
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deadline is Oct. 20. Port users are entitled to up to 15 days of free storage for domestic export containers at most ports, up from the previous nine-day limit. The number of free storage days for import containers varies by port and type of container. Traders and exporters will be required to pay $30 to $90 per container, depending on the size, for goods stored beyond the free period. Traders will also face a $25 demurrage fee per day.