-Authority emphasized need to recognize the Global trends towards the movement of fresh produce and horticultural commodities via Sea mode of transport;
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS;
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has expressed its commitment towards enhancing cold chain logistics for fresh produce.
The Authority’s Board Chairman Hon. Benjamin Tayari and Managing Director Captain William Ruto confirmed during a tour of the Vertical Agro EPZ Limited in Naivasha, Kenya.
Both emphasized the need to recognize the global trends towards the movement of fresh produce and horticultural commodities via sea mode of transport.
“Globally, ports play a crucial role in growing the economies of a Nation and the region at large. At the policy level, the Board has ensured provision of a conducive environment for the growth of the port industry,” said Tayari.
He commended the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vertical Agro Limited Shah Tiku and his team for their dedication and expertise that have significantly boosted Kenya’s fresh produce via Sea mode of transport.
Highlighting KPA’s initiatives towards facilitating efficient and safe cargo delivery through the Country’s ports, the Chairman outlined the Authority’s dedication to overseeing crucial port reforms aimed at elimination of non-Tarrif Barriers along trade corridors.
On his part the Managing Director Captain William Ruto revealed that the volume of export reefer cargo passing through the Port of Mombasa has been on the rise and added that in the first quarter of this year, KPA recorded 6813 TEUs, a 6 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
The tour of the facility’s visit was aimed to underscore the significance of reliable cold chain infrastructure in ensuring the quality and safety of fresh produce as it moves through the supply chain.
The MD said that so far KPA has installed a total 1367 reefer plugging points that includes the Port of Mombasa 795, ICD Nairobi 336, Port of Lamu 216 and Naivasha ICD 20.
KPA Board Directors Dr Consolata Lusweti, Mr. Ahmed Muktar, Mr. Chris Makokha and Ms. Beatrice Nyamoita were also present as well as General Managers Mr. Edward Kamau (Corporate Services), Ms. Evelyn Mwamure (Corporate Planning Research and Compliance) and Eng. Matthews Amuti (Infrastructure Development).
Vertical Agro (EPZ)Limited with a young dynamic team that ensures strict compliance to food safety and standards is a vertically integrated independent grower, processor, exporter and marketer of fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits.
It has built a state-of-the-art processing facility in Naivasha, Kenya and it’s currently the leading grower, processor and exporter of highest quality fresh and frozen vegetables.
These are packed to the highest standards and processes, markets fresh and frozen in over 20 countries.
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