The recent escalation in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through the Port of Mombasa and Nairobi’s cargo hubs. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and regional airspace restricted, Kenya’s vital export "pipeline" to the Gulf has been severed. For businesses navigating this volatility, the demand for shipping container rentals and sales has spiked. […]
In Kenya, the agricultural sector is the heartbeat of the economy. From the vibrant flower farms of Naivasha to the avocado orchards of Murang'a, the journey from farm to fork - or farm to flight - is a race against time. The biggest hurdle? Maintaining an unbroken cold chain in an environment where […]
Kenya’s rainy season can be demanding, especially for businesses that rely on outdoor storage. Heavy rainfall, high humidity and soft ground conditions naturally raise an important question – can shipping containers really cope with this environment? The short answer is yes – when the right container is supplied and correctly set up on site. Shipping […]
When we launched our new fabrication facility in Karen earlier this year, we didn't just build a space for innovation - we built it to run on clean, sustainable energy. Our Karen facility is now powered by a 45-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar system, marking another step forward in Almar Kenya's commitment to smart, responsible operations. Why Solar […]
Nairobi’s food scene is booming and with it comes a fresh wave of creativity. One trend that has truly taken off is the container restaurant - a smart, modern way for chefs and entrepreneurs to launch new concepts quickly and affordably. And at the heart of this movement are companies like Almar, equipped with the […]
Refrigerated containers - or reefers - are built to work hard. They're designed to keep your products at the right temperature, no matter what the Kenyan weather brings. But just like any piece of equipment, they need care and sometimes, things don't go as planned. So, what happens if your reefer stops cooling properly, or […]
A Milestone Moment: Almar Kenya’s Fabrication Facility Officially Launched. East Africa’s industries are evolving and Almar Kenya is evolving with them. The launch of our new fabrication facility marks the next chapter in our commitment to delivering faster, smarter and more reliable container solutions tailored for the region. This achievement didn’t happen overnight. It represents […]
There are projects that come along in your career that simply make you proud to be part of this industry. Jesse Mugambi's "Studio Can-V" project is definitely one of those moments for us at Almar Container Group. The Call That Started It All When Jesse Mugambi first walked into our offices with his sketches and […]
Maintaining Product Quality from Catch to Market with Container - Based Cold Storage In the fishing industry, maintaining the right product condition after catch is critical. Once fish are harvested, they begin to degrade quickly if not stored at the correct temperature. Without proper cooling, this deterioration affects quality, shelf life and marketability - resulting […]
