LAMU PORTManda Bay, Lamu County
Lamu Port (1st 3 Berths)
Location: Lamu County
Cost: 480M USD$
Source of funds: Government of Kenya
Status: 1st three Berths complete
Cargo type: General
Berth 1 throughput 2020: 400,000.00 TEUs
Maximum depth: 17.5 M
Hinterland links: Road
Main Markets: Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan
Milestones
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- (Feasibility studies for Lamu Port and SEZ) carried out and completed in 2011)
- The contract for the construction of the 1st 3 berths was signed on the 1st of August 2014 with a Chinese EPC.
- Detailed Engineering Studies carried out for the 1st 3 berths which are now classified as a priority project for off-take of the rest of the project components.
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment study completed and approved by the National Environmental Management Authority in 2014
- Construction completed at the Port site for the following preliminary facilities: LAPSSET Plaza (Port Headquarters), Port Police station, Electric Power connection to the national grid, and water supply to the port.
- Port Housing for management and security is still under construction with an estimated completion rate of 70%
- The Authority has procured the services of a Transaction Adviser to package the Lamu Port for Investments.
- Dredging began in October 2016 and is currently ongoing.
Current Status
- The construction of the 1.2km first three berths is already complete with berth one currently operating offering cargo trans-shipment. The port is on the verge of being equipped in readiness for its full commissioning and operations.
milestones
- Feasibility studies for Lamu Port and SEZ carried out and completed in 2011
- The contract for the construction of the 1st 3 berths was signed on the 1st of August 2014 with a Chinese EPC.
- Detailed Engineering Studies carried out for the 1st 3 berths which are now classified as a priority project for off-take of the rest of the project components.
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment study completed and approved by the National Environmental Management Authority in 2014
- The Authority has procured the services of a Transaction Adviser to package the Lamu Port for Investments.
- Dredging began in October 2016 and is currently ongoing.