China–Africa freight and logistics. From factory to East African customer.
Ship from suppliers in China to Kenya and East Africa by sea or air. Waredock consolidates your orders, handles freight and customs, and stores and delivers your goods from our Kenyan hubs, all visible on one platform.
Freight, customs and fulfilment. One partner from China to Kenya.
We cover every step between your supplier in China and your customer in East Africa.
Sea and air from China
Full and shared containers from major Chinese ports to Mombasa, and air freight to Nairobi for urgent stock.
Clearance in Kenya
KEBS Certificate of Conformity coordination, KRA import declarations and duty calculation, handled with licensed agents.
Stock in Kenya
Storage and order fulfilment from our hubs in Nairobi, Mombasa and three more Kenyan cities, plus onward East African delivery.
Supplier consolidation
Combine goods from several Chinese suppliers into one shipment, with every milestone tracked on one platform.
Product screens are illustrative.
Import from Chinese suppliers.
The main flow on this corridor: manufactured goods, electronics, apparel and components shipped from China to Kenya, then distributed across East Africa along the Northern Corridor.
Export from East Africa.
We can also help with shipments from Kenya to China, from documentation to freight booking. Tell us what you export in your enquiry.
From your supplier in China to your customer in Kenya.
- 01
Consolidate in China
Collect goods from your suppliers and check documents.
- 02
Certify
Arrange the KEBS Certificate of Conformity where required.
- 03
Ship
Sea to Mombasa or air to Nairobi.
- 04
Clear customs
KRA declaration, duties and release.
- 05
Store & deliver
Put away in Kenya and fulfil orders.
China to Kenya transit times.
| Mode | Typical transit |
|---|---|
| Sea, full container (FCL) | About 22–35 days, China ports to Mombasa |
| Sea, shared container (LCL) | Longer than FCL |
| Air freight | A few days to Nairobi |
| Mombasa to Nairobi | By Standard Gauge Railway or road |
Typical port-to-port ranges; actual times depend on carrier, routing and season.
Importing into Kenya: what to know.
- Certificate of Conformity. Many regulated products need a KEBS Certificate of Conformity before they leave China.
- Duties and levies. EAC tariff of 0–35% by product, plus a 2.5% IDF, a 2% RDL and 16% VAT.
- Correct classification. The HS code decides the duty band, so classify carefully.
- Regional reach. Kenya is a gateway to Uganda, Rwanda and the wider East African Community.
China–Africa: common questions.
Guides: Shipping from China to Kenya · Fulfilment in Kenya · Online marketplaces in Africa
How long does shipping from China to Kenya take?
By sea, typically about 22–35 days from Chinese ports to Mombasa for a full container, longer for shared containers. Air freight takes a few days.
Can you consolidate goods from several Chinese suppliers?
Yes. We can combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment to save cost and simplify customs.
Do you handle customs clearance in Kenya?
Yes. We coordinate the KEBS Certificate of Conformity where needed and the KRA import declaration through licensed customs agents.
Can you store and deliver goods in Kenya?
Yes. We store and fulfil from hubs in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu and Nakuru, and ship onward across East Africa.
Tell us about your China–Africa shipments. We reply within 2 business days.
Share what you ship, how often and which services you need. A logistics specialist reviews it and sends a proposal for freight, customs and warehousing on the China–Africa corridor.
- Freight forwarding by sea, air
- Customs clearance and compliance
- Warehousing and fulfilment at destination
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