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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia β†’ πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Kenya

Ship from Australia to Kenya. Sorted, Door to Door

Personal effects, household goods and commercial cargo from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth to Mombasa, Nairobi and beyond.

  • Door-to-door handling
  • Full documentation support
  • One point of contact

5 Australian locations

Pickup and consolidation across major cities

Africa shipping specialists

Specialists in shipping to East & Southern Africa

Documentation support

Guided through every customs form

One point of contact

One team from quote to delivery

What we move

Kenya Shipping Services

Whether you're sending a few boxes home or an entire container of stock, we handle the route end to end.

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Shared Container (LCL)

Pay only for the space you use. The smart choice for boxes, pallets and part-loads sharing a container to Mombasa.

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Full Container (FCL)

Your own 20ft or 40ft container, shipped to Kenya.

Packed household goods in a warehouse ready for relocation

Personal Effects & Relocation

Moving home to Kenya? We handle household goods and returning-resident shipments.

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Commercial Cargo

Stock, equipment and trade goods for importers and businesses supplying Kenya.

Heavy machinery and vehicles being prepared for shipment

Vehicles & Machinery

Cars, 4WDs, tractors and heavy machinery shipped with the right paperwork.

Road freight truck on a highway for inland delivery

Inland Delivery

Beyond the port, with onward transport to Nairobi and inland towns across Kenya.

Simple & transparent

How It Works

Four steps from your front door in Australia to arrival in Kenya.

1

Request a quote

Tell us what you're shipping and where it's going. We reply with a clear price.

2

Pickup or drop-off

We collect from your address or you drop at our depot, whichever suits you.

3

Ocean freight & docs

Your goods sail to Kenya while we prepare all the shipping documentation.

4

Arrival in Kenya

Clearance at Mombasa, then onward delivery to your destination town.

Reference guide

Shipping to Kenya: What You Need to Know

The essentials at a glance before your shipment leaves Australia.

Main portMombasa is Kenya's primary seaport and the entry point for ocean freight from Australia.
Inland deliveryOnward road transport from Mombasa serves Nairobi and towns across Kenya.
Transit timeOcean freight typically runs several weeks port to port, plus clearance and inland delivery.
Returning residentsKenyans returning home may qualify for concessions on personal effects. Ask us about eligibility.
Used vehiclesKenya only allows used vehicles under 8 years from year of first registration, and they must pass inspection. Check your vehicle with us first.
Typical documentsPacking list, commercial invoice or valuation, passport/ID, and import documentation as required.

General guidance only. Requirements change and vary by shipment. We'll confirm exactly what applies to your goods before you ship.

Common questions

Kenya Shipping FAQs

How much does it cost to ship to Kenya?

It depends on volume, service type and destination. Shared container (LCL) is priced by the space you use. Request a free quote and we'll give you a clear figure.

What is Kenya's new ACD requirement?

Since 3 August 2026, all containerised cargo shipped to Kenya needs an Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) reference from the Kenya Revenue Authority before it is loaded. The 15-character ACD number (for example ACDKE2026004324) must be printed on the bill of lading, and from 1 September 2026 shipping lines will not load a container without a valid one. The ACD is lodged on the KRA portal using the draft bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice and export declaration, and KRA fees apply. Talk to us early and we'll guide you through it so your container isn't held back.

How long does shipping to Kenya take?

Ocean freight typically takes several weeks from port to port, with additional time for customs clearance at Mombasa and inland delivery to your final destination.

Can I ship personal effects and household goods?

Yes. Personal effects and full household relocations are one of our core services, with support for returning-resident shipments to Kenya.

Do you ship vehicles to Kenya?

Yes, we ship cars, 4WDs and machinery. Note that Kenya applies age limits and inspection requirements to imported used vehicles. We'll guide you through what's permitted.

Which Australian cities do you collect from?

We handle pickup and consolidation from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

What documents will I need?

Typically a packing list, a commercial invoice or valuation, your passport or ID, and any required import documentation. We help prepare these with you.

Do you deliver beyond Mombasa?

Yes. We arrange onward inland delivery to Nairobi and towns throughout Kenya.

No obligation

Get Your Free Kenya Shipping Quote

Tell us what you're sending and where it needs to go. One of our export specialists will come back to you with a clear, honest price. No pressure.

Unit 29/74 Willandra Drive, Epping VIC 3076
Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

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