How to ship from China to Kenya?
How to ship from China to Kenya?
There are several main ways to ship from China to Kenya:
1. Sea freight from China to Kenya: This is the most economical method, with low shipping costs but a longer transit time, which usually takes 20-40 days. The goods need to be transported to major ports in China, such as Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, etc., for sea clearance and packing at the port, and then transported to Mombasa Port or Mayi Port in Kenya through the routes of major shipping alliances
2. Air freight from China to Kenya: Air freight is fast and usually takes 3-8 days to deliver, but the shipping cost is relatively high, suitable for small batches of high value or urgent shipments of goods. Conduct air clearance and loading at the departure airport and fly to Jomo Kenyan Tower International Airport in Kenya.
3. Railway&Land Transport from China to Kenya: It is connected by railway between China and Southeast Asia, transported to Southeast Asian ports, and then shipped by sea to Kenya, or transported inland by road to Kenya. The cost is between sea freight and air freight, and the transit time is relatively long, usually 15 to 30 days. At present, the railway transportation channel from China to Southeast Asia is not yet developed, making it difficult for railway transportation to Kenya.
4. Sea freight consolidation: Collaborate with other companies to charter ships or planes, and use their routes and vessels or planes to transport goods together to Kenya. The cost is relatively low, but the transportation time is limited, and it is necessary to wait for all the goods to be transported to fill a container before departure.
In addition to choosing the transportation method, there are also several precautions to be taken:
1) Prepare Kenyan customs documents, such as price certificates, certificates of origin, and cargo lists.
2) Understand the import quarantine and restricted categories in Kenya and obtain necessary permits.
3) Package the goods well, prevent moisture and collision, and label them clearly in both Chinese and English.
4) Agree with the Kenyan importer on the contact information between the customs declaration unit and the consignee, and provide the advance data of the ship bill and air waybill before shipment.
5) Confirm the transportation route, entry and exit port berthing period, and receipt confirmation with the logistics company to ensure the smooth arrival of the goods at the destination.
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