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Shipping to Kenya from the USA — All Services
Every Gelle Transport service for Kenya in one place: air and sea freight, containers, door-to-door delivery, warehousing and more — to Nairobi, Mombasa and towns nationwide.
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Every service, available for Kenya
International Freight in Kenya
Most sea cargo for Kenya arrives through the Port of Mombasa, while air cargo lands at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)…
Learn moreFreight Transportation in Kenya
For Kenya-bound cargo, freight transportation starts in the US: we collect goods from your facility and move them to the departur…
Learn moreRoad Freight in Kenya
Inside Kenya, cargo usually travels by road (and by the Standard Gauge Railway between Mombasa and Nairobi or Naivasha) after cus…
Learn moreLong-Distance Transportation in Kenya
Long-distance in Kenya usually means the Northern Corridor from Mombasa inland to Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu. We coordin…
Learn moreLocal Transportation in Kenya
Within Kenyan cities, local delivery covers the final stretch from the inland depot or airport to your home, shop or site in Nair…
Learn moreCross-Border Transportation in Kenya
Key Kenyan border points include Malaba and Busia (Uganda), Namanga (Tanzania) and Moyale (Ethiopia). Transit cargo moves under b…
Learn moreFull Truckload (FTL) in Kenya
For Kenya, the ocean equivalent of FTL is a Full Container Load (FCL): a 20ft or 40ft container used only by you. We can truck it…
Learn moreLess Than Truckload (LTL) in Kenya
The ocean version of LTL is Less than Container Load (LCL) — your goods share a container with other shippers to Mombasa, which o…
Learn moreDedicated Transportation in Kenya
Businesses that ship to Kenya regularly can set up a recurring schedule with us — for example, monthly consolidations — so restoc…
Learn moreExpedited Freight in Kenya
For urgent Kenya shipments, air freight into JKIA is the expedited option. We focus on getting documents right first time, becaus…
Learn moreLast-Mile Delivery in Kenya
In Kenya we coordinate last-mile delivery to towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and Thika through local deli…
Learn moreDistribution Services in Kenya
For importers in Kenya, distribution means splitting a consolidated US shipment into deliveries to several shops or branches once…
Learn moreWarehousing in Kenya
Consolidating in the US before shipping means a single set of import documents and one customs process in Kenya — usually simpler…
Learn moreSupply Chain Management in Kenya
Kenyan importers often lose time between supplier, port and warehouse. A planned supply chain reduces port storage charges and st…
Learn moreFreight Brokerage in Kenya
For international moves we work with vetted air, ocean and Kenyan inland partners, so you deal with one team rather than chasing …
Learn moreProject Cargo in Kenya
Project cargo for Kenya — for example machinery for construction, agriculture or energy — usually moves by ocean to Mombasa, then…
Learn moreHeavy Haul Transportation in Kenya
Heavy machinery for Kenya can be trucked to a US port and shipped on flat-rack or open-top containers, then moved inland from Mom…
Learn moreContainer Transportation in Kenya
Containers arrive at the Port of Mombasa and can continue to the Nairobi Inland Container Depot by rail. We help you plan where t…
Learn moreIntermodal Transportation in Kenya
Kenya has its own intermodal link: containers can move from Mombasa to Nairobi or Naivasha on the Standard Gauge Railway, then by…
Learn moreTemperature-Controlled Transport in Kenya
Temperature-controlled imports to Kenya often face extra regulatory checks. Tell us what you are shipping and we will confirm wha…
Learn moreSpecialized Cargo in Kenya
Vehicles imported into Kenya must meet KEBS standards, including the age limit and right-hand-drive requirement. We recommend che…
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Shipping to Kenya: FAQs
How long does shipping from the USA to Kenya take?
Air freight typically takes about 5–10 days door to door. Sea freight to Mombasa typically takes around 4–7 weeks, plus clearance and inland delivery. Your quote shows the expected timeline.
How much does it cost to ship from the USA to Kenya?
It depends on weight, volume, mode, origin and destination. We give itemised quotes rather than generic prices — request one here.
What is the cheapest way to ship cargo to Kenya?
Shared-container (LCL) sea freight is usually the cheapest for heavy or bulky goods. Consolidating several purchases into one shipment also saves money.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL (Full Container Load) means you use a whole container. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your goods share a container and you pay for the space used.
What documents do I need to ship to Kenya?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and the bill of lading or air waybill. The importer needs a KRA PIN, and many goods require a Certificate of Conformity under the KEBS PVoC programme.
Can I ship a car from the USA to Kenya?
Yes, if the vehicle meets Kenyan rules, including the age limit and right-hand-drive requirement. Check eligibility before buying.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — we coordinate delivery to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and other towns through local partners.