The disruption comes months after Savanna Beef secured EU export access, putting pressure on a loss-making processor still ramping up production and dependent on international markets.
Ukraine has appealed to the European Union for at least €1.1 billion (US$1.3 billion) to cover additional logistics costs.
The facility operates 24/7, helping businesses manage critical inventory and maintain reliable flows across domestic and international supply chains.
The findings highlight the gap between Kenya’s raw-export model and the value it could capture through domestic processing.
MV Hamouna is among the largest vessels to call at Lamu in 2026.