Importing through Mombasa: a beginner's guide

If you are importing through the Port of Mombasa for the first time, the process can feel like a new language. This guide gathers our plain-English articles into one place, from understanding the documents to planning the road leg and choosing a transporter, so you know what to expect at every stage.

Start here

• A first-time importer's guide to moving cargo from Mombasa
• What does a logistics company do?
• A glossary of cargo and freight terms

Documents, clearance and who does what

• Freight documents: Bill of Lading and release explained
• Freight forwarder, clearing agent and transporter: the difference
• Understanding transit cargo through Kenya

Planning your move

• What information you need for a transport quote
• How to avoid delays in your cargo's journey
• Preparing your site for a cargo delivery
• Mombasa to Nairobi cargo transport

Understanding the cost

• What it costs to move a container from Mombasa to Nairobi
• What goes into a freight rate
• Demurrage vs detention in Kenya explained

Choosing a transporter

• How to choose a cargo transport company in Kenya
• Questions to ask before hiring a cargo transporter
• Why reliable cargo transport matters

New to importing through Mombasa? We are happy to handle the transport leg. Get a quote or contact us and we will guide you through it. Built To Deliver.