NexGen Shipping provides multimodal inland transport services connecting Mombasa Port to destinations across East and Central Africa. From container trucking on the Mombasa–Nairobi–Kampala Northern Corridor to SGR rail freight and cross-border delivery into Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia — our inland logistics team manages the complete freight cycle from port discharge to your customer's door.
Northern Corridor: Mombasa to Kampala, Kigali, and Beyond
The Mombasa–Nairobi–Kampala corridor is East Africa's primary trade artery, and NexGen operates regular bonded truck convoys along this route. Our fleet of bonded trucks carries containerised and break-bulk cargo from Mombasa Port directly to Kampala (Uganda), Kigali (Rwanda), Bujumbura (Burundi), and Juba (South Sudan) — with full transit documentation and cross-border customs coordination at every border crossing.
SGR Rail Freight — Mombasa to Nairobi ICD
NexGen utilises Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) for container movements between Mombasa Port and the Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Nairobi's Embakasi. SGR offers faster, more predictable transit than road for high-volume containerised cargo, and is often more cost-effective per TEU on the Mombasa–Nairobi leg. We manage the full SGR booking, documentation, and ICD delivery process.
Southern Corridor: Tanzania, Zambia, DRC
For cargo transiting through Dar es Salaam or destined for Zambia and the DRC, NexGen manages the Southern Corridor logistics — including port coordination at Dar es Salaam, bonded transport through Tanzania, and delivery to Lusaka, Ndola, and Lubumbashi. Our partner agent network ensures continuous coverage along the full route.
Tell us your cargo origin, inland destination, and volume — and NexGen will provide a competitive inland delivery rate covering road, SGR rail, or a combined multimodal solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does cargo transport from Mombasa to Kampala take?
Standard transit from Mombasa Port to Kampala is 5–8 days by bonded road transport, depending on border crossing wait times at Busia or Malaba. NexGen provides transit tracking and regular status updates throughout the journey.
What is the difference between bonded and non-bonded transport?
Bonded transport allows cargo to move between customs-controlled points (e.g., Mombasa Port to an inland bonded warehouse or Ugandan customs point) without paying Kenyan import duties on goods in transit. This is essential for all cargo transiting Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, or other landlocked countries. NexGen holds the necessary bonding authorisation for transit cargo movements.
