Clearing and forwarding in Kenya
Customs clearance and cargo movement through the ports and borders, with documents checked before your cargo lands, not after it is stuck.
Clearing and forwarding is where most import delays and surprise costs are born. A missing document, a wrong tariff classification or a missed free-storage deadline can turn a routine shipment into a week of port charges.
We prepare and check the paperwork before arrival, lodge the customs entry, coordinate the port or container freight station, and deliver to your warehouse, site or border point. You get one person to call and an itemised quote that separates our fee from duties, taxes and port charges.
What we handle
- Customs entry preparation and lodging on the national customs system
- Tariff classification and duty and tax estimates before you commit
- Port, container freight station and inland container depot coordination
- Document checks: bill of lading or airway bill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates
- Permits and approvals from regulatory agencies where your goods need them
- Storage and demurrage monitoring so free days are not wasted
- Onward delivery by road to your premises, a warehouse or the border
Who this is for
- Importers clearing regular or one-off consignments
- NGOs and project teams with donor-compliance paperwork
- Manufacturers bringing in raw materials and machinery
- Exporters who need clean outbound clearance
How it works
Send the shipment details
Share the bill of lading or airway bill, invoice and packing list, or just the supplier's draft documents.
We review and quote
We check classification, permits and the documents list, then send a written quote showing our fee separately from duties and charges.
Pre-arrival preparation
The entry is prepared before the vessel or flight lands, so clearance starts the moment cargo is discharged.
Clearance and release
We handle assessment, payment, any verification, and release from the port or terminal.
Delivery and records
Cargo is delivered with signed proof, and the full document set is filed for your records and audits.
What we typically ask you for
- Bill of lading or airway bill
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin, where relevant
- Import permits or conformity certificates for regulated goods
- Your tax registration details
A plain-language walkthrough you can use before you contact us.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to start clearance?
Typically the bill of lading or airway bill, commercial invoice and packing list, plus any permits your goods require. We confirm the exact list once we see your shipment details, ideally before the cargo ships.
Can you clear and deliver under one quote?
Yes. We can clear the cargo and move it to your warehouse, site or a border point as one job, with one point of contact.
How do you charge?
You receive a written quote that shows our fee separately from duties, taxes, port charges and transport, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Do you clear goods at Mombasa and Nairobi?
Yes. We work through the Port of Mombasa, Nairobi and the main border points. Tell us the route and we will confirm the plan.
How do I avoid demurrage and storage charges?
Prepare documents before arrival, confirm permits early and plan onward transport in advance. We track free days on every shipment and tell you before they run out.
Works well with
Move cargo or win your next contract with one partner.
Tell us what you need. You will get a clear, itemised quote, usually within one business day.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Written, itemised pricing
- One named point of contact
- Updates at every milestone