Aiming at the problem that the main container yard detailed design of Naivasha ICD in Kenya，it is necessary to meet the requirement of the reach stacker handling containers from standard gauge train in the short-term，and it is necessary to meet the requirement of the rail-mounted gantry cranes to convert standard gauge trains and meter gauge trains in the long-term，we carry out a detailed study. We analyze the short-term and long-term functional requirements and the current conditions of the project area，consider the interaction of multiple factors combining with the topographic and geomorphic characteristics，drainage and earthwork requirements，determine the general layout of the project，which can meet the short-term and long-term functional requirements and reduce the long-term reconstruction quantity. The results can provide references for similar projects.