Differences
Rotterdam has expanded to a new outer port (Europort) increasing the area covered also goods handled while Mombasa had little expansion form old port to Kilindini which is smaller and handles less cargo.
Rotterdam has advanced technology in providing services at the port/faster and more efficient while Mombasa has limited expansion in technology making services to be slow.
Rotterdam export mainly manufactured goods and chemicals while Mombasa exports cargo which is mainly agricultural products and minerals.
Rotterdam has river canal, road, railway, air, pipeline transport to the interior of hinterland while Mombasa relies on road, railways, air and pipeline transport to the interior of the hinterland.
Rotterdam experiences cool temperate western margin climate with cold winters and warm summers while Mombasa has a tropical climate with humid conditions throughout the year.
Similarities
•Both Rotterdam and Mombasa have landlocked countries which wholly depend on them.
•Both are located at the mouth of downed rivers
•Both are major sea ports in their regions
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