DP World has begun rolling out its Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency in the country’s trade operations.
The launch marks a key milestone in modernizing the Port of Mombasa, which handles a major share of imports and exports for more than a dozen landlocked countries in East and Central Africa.
The PCS was developed jointly with EMEA Port Logistics and implemented with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Government of Kenya.
Although DP World does not operate the Port of Mombasa, the system will serve both public and private users by providing enhanced cargo visibility, operational efficiency, and faster clearance.
The PCS allows importers, exporters, freight forwarders, transport companies, and customs agents to access tools for cargo tracking, gate booking, billing, payments, and real-time updates. Once fully functional, the system is projected to reduce cargo clearance times by up to 30%, improving turnaround for more than 3,000 users each year.
For the Kenya Ports Authority, the new system is expected to streamline gate operations, enhance control of cargo movement, and reduce dwell times, reinforcing Mombasa’s role as a key maritime hub linking East and Central Africa with global markets.
DP World is a global logistics and supply chain company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates ports, terminals, industrial parks, and logistics services across more than 60 countries.