Commodity Restrictions

Road Limitation

• Maximum allowable axle load 28 tons- Cargo + container tare weights on Kenyan roads.
• Effective from Sep 16, 2013, maximum allowable axle load is 34 tons.
• Extra weight containers transported via rail network to ICD Embakassi TBL and Kampala- Uganda on consignee cost/arrangement. 

Terminal Limitation

• Terminal Crane Capacity maximum 40 mtons 
• New 3 SSG with twin capacity to handle 2 lifts capacity 70 tons. 
• Draft restriction 12.5m 

Transshipment Restrictions

• Currently FCL/FCL transshipment NOT allowed unless approved by port General Manager Operation due to space constraints but port undertaking extension of yard capacity to start accepting by end 2013. 
• FCL/LCL transshipments to Indian Ocean islands, Tanga, Zanzibar, Pemba, Mogadishu etc. Container are stripped and loaded loose on coastal carriers.

Dangerous Cargo Restrictions 

• Class 1.1 restricted for discharge. Container inspected on stream/anchorage before berthing and discharged on 1st sling on direct delivery basis. Extra costs on ship movement, inspection, escorts, fire brigade.
• Other classes MUST adhere to IMDG on precautions like proper packaging + labeling. All DG under direct delivery ex hook. 
• Merchant to follow local guidelines including authorization to import the classified DG goods by govt institution.

Customs Requirements

• Cargo Manifest should be submitted to customs 48 hours prior arrival of ships.
• Cargo Manifest has to show HS Code and both the cargo gross weight and net weight.
• Baplie weights to tally with cargo weights + container tare weights

Port Regulations

• Mombasa port is a customs bonded area.
• Restriction of safety precautions.
• Port equipment/capacity as per attached separately