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From port to final destination — ship agency, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and multimodal transport through 25+ ports across East Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

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Ship Agency

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Freight Forwarding

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NVOCC

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Customs Clearance

KRA-registered customs brokers — zero holds, full compliance

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Cargo Handling & Warehousing

Port stevedoring, container devanning, and bonded storage at Mombasa

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Multimodal Transport

Mombasa to inland East Africa — road, SGR rail, and cross-border delivery

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Project Cargo

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Latest Insights

Industry news, shipping tips, and guides for East African trade.

Regulations
Nov 15, 2024

New Mombasa Port Regulations: What Importers Need to Know

Kenya Ports Authority has introduced new documentation requirements for cargo clearance. Here is what changes and how to prepare.

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Insights
Nov 1, 2024

Optimizing Your Supply Chain Across East Africa

From Mombasa to Kampala, Kigali to Dar es Salaam — practical tips for reducing transit times and costs in the East African corridor.

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Guide
Oct 20, 2024

10 Customs Clearance Tips for First-Time Importers

Avoid common pitfalls and delays with these practical tips for navigating customs clearance in Kenya for the first time.

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Resources

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Import Guide

The Complete Guide to Importing from China to Kenya (2025)

A step-by-step guide covering freight options, transit times, import duties, required documents, and customs clearance for importing from China to Kenya via Mombasa Port.

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Mombasa Port: The Ultimate Guide for Importers (2025)

Everything importers need to know about Mombasa Port — terminals, the customs clearance process, free days, demurrage, SGR rail, and how to avoid costly delays.

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Incoterms Explained for East African Importers & Exporters

Plain-language guide to all 11 Incoterms — FOB, CIF, DDP, EXW, and more — with East Africa-specific examples showing what each term means for your Mombasa shipment.

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