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Container port · Kenya

Port of Lamu (KELAU)

Track any container moving through Lamu and see the port's real activity: carriers calling, scheduled connections, and a measured congestion signal. Four independent lenses on every shipment.

The fastest way to follow a container through Lamu is to enter your reference at trackingmcp.com/ports/kelau. TrackingMCP detects the carrier and format, then shows carrier milestones, live vessel position, the published schedule, and a forecast ETA on one screen; DCSA-normalised across 234+ ocean lines.

Any carrier calling Lamu: we detect the line and format automatically.

Lamu port activity & congestion signal

observed 9 October 2026
Signal level
Severe
AIS port-call signal
7-day throughput
137.8%
of typical baseline
Port calls
9
last 7 days
Daily port-call activity vs baseline

Daily signal, 30 July 2026 to 9 October 2026; dashed line marks the port's typical baseline.

As of 9 October 2026, port-call throughput at Lamu was 38% above its typical baseline, on 9 calls in the trailing 7 days. Derived from AIS port-call observations; inside the tracker this signal refreshes continuously and feeds each shipment's ETA-at-risk flag.

Carriers calling at Lamu

2 lines

Lamu appears in 55 scheduled port calls in TrackingMCP's sailing database (January 2026 to December 2027 schedule window), with 2 carriers we track calling the port. Track any of them by container, bill of lading, or booking number.

Ports connected with Lamu

by scheduled sailings

Demurrage & detention free time in Kenya

free-time clock
Every import container discharged at Lamu starts a free-time clock: the calendar days before demurrage (box still in the terminal) or detention (box kept out too long) charges begin. Free days are set by each carrier's tariff for Kenya. Look up the published figures on the Kenya free-time reference →, and TrackingMCP alerts you before the clock runs out.

Port of Lamu FAQ

6 questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for the Port of Lamu?

KELAU. The five-character UN/LOCODE (KE for Kenya, plus LAU) identifies Lamu in carrier schedules, booking confirmations, and tracking feeds worldwide.

How do I track a container through Lamu?

Enter your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference in the search box above. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and format, then returns live carrier events, the vessel's AIS position, and a forecast ETA. Your first shipment is free, no account needed to start.

Which shipping lines call at Lamu?

MSC, CMA CGM are the carriers with scheduled sailings calling Lamu in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

Is the Port of Lamu congested right now?

As of 9 October 2026, AIS port-call data put Lamu's 7-day throughput 38% above its typical baseline, on 9 port calls in 7 days; the signal level reads severe. Signals refresh continuously inside the tracker; this page shows the snapshot from its last build.

Which ports connect with Lamu?

Dar es Salaam, Nhava Sheva, South Asia Gateway Terminal, Kilindini, Fuyong, Ningbo see the most scheduled sailings to and from Lamu in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

How much demurrage and detention free time applies at Lamu?

Free time is set by each carrier's tariff for Kenya, not by the port. The TrackingMCP free-time reference lists published demurrage and detention free days for Kenya by carrier, and the tracker watches the free-time clock on every shipment.

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