Kenya Railways on Wednesday, March 19 announced the introduction of reefer wagons as improvements to the transportation of perishable cargo. In a statement, Kenya Railways revealed that the new wagons were meant to improve the transportation of fresh produce to the port of Mombasa before heading to Europe. "KR has introduced Reefer wagons deployed to facilitate transportation of perishable cargo," Kenya Railways stated. "Fresh produce/perishables can now be collected from various Fresh Produce Consolidation Centres, transported via rail to the Port of Mombasa for onward transportation via sea to Europe," KR added.
A photo of Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima (centre) in the presence of senior State officials such as Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Transport Principal Secretary Mohammed Daghar.
Photo Kenya Railways The wagons, which were unveiled in the presence of Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, were a product of a government initiative aimed at facilitating transportation of fresh produce in Kenya and within the East African region. "This development is as a result of the Kenyan government's commitment to creating a Cool Logistics Corridor facilitating transportation of fresh farm produce/perishables to and from the East African region and Kenya's hinterland, a move that will greatly boost the horticulture sector," noted KR.
A reefer wagon is a specialized railcar designed for transporting perishable goods under controlled temperatures, using advanced refrigeration systems and high-quality insulation.
