Europe–Africa freight and logistics. Between EU warehouses and East Africa.
Ship between Europe and Kenya by sea or air, clear customs at both ends, and keep stock where your customers are. Waredock combines freight, customs and warehousing in six EU countries and five Kenyan hubs on one platform.
Freight, customs and fulfilment. At both ends of the corridor.
One partner for shipments between Europe and East Africa, in both directions.
Sea and air
Full and shared containers from EU ports to Mombasa, and air freight between European hubs and Nairobi.
Both directions
EU export and import declarations, Kenyan KRA clearance, KEBS conformity and proof of origin under the EU–Kenya agreement.
EU and Kenyan stock
Warehouses in six EU countries and five Kenyan hubs, managed as one inventory.
One view of stock
Plan containers and forward stock between Europe and Kenya with every shipment visible on one platform.
Product screens are illustrative.
Export EU products to East Africa.
Ship consumer goods, beauty, health and technical products from EU stock to Kenya, then fulfil locally and distribute across East Africa.
Import from Kenya into the EU.
Under the EU–Kenya agreement, goods originating in Kenya enter the EU duty-free and quota-free. We handle freight and EU import formalities.
Between Europe and East Africa, in both directions.
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Plan stock
Decide what to hold in the EU and in Kenya.
- 02
Export
EU export declaration and proof of origin.
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Ship
Sea to Mombasa or air to Nairobi.
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Clear customs
KRA declaration, duties and release.
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Store & deliver
Fulfil orders in Kenya and East Africa.
Europe to Kenya transit times.
| Mode | Typical transit |
|---|---|
| Sea, full container (FCL) | About 30–37 days, Rotterdam to Mombasa |
| Sea, shared container (LCL) | Longer than FCL |
| Air freight | A few days, Europe to Nairobi |
| Mombasa to Nairobi | By Standard Gauge Railway or road |
Typical port-to-port ranges; actual times depend on carrier, routing and season.
Trading between the EU and Kenya: what to know.
- EU–Kenya agreement. Kenyan goods enter the EU duty-free; Kenya cuts tariffs on many EU goods over up to 25 years.
- Proof of origin. Needed to claim reduced duty under the agreement.
- Kenyan import charges. EAC tariff by product, plus a 2.5% IDF, a 2% RDL and 16% VAT.
- Product conformity. Regulated products need a KEBS Certificate of Conformity before shipping to Kenya.
Europe–Africa: common questions.
Guides: Shipping from Europe to Kenya · Fulfilment in Kenya · Fulfilment in the Netherlands
How long does shipping from Europe to Kenya take?
By sea, typically about 30–37 days from Rotterdam to Mombasa; air freight takes a few days.
What does the EU–Kenya agreement change?
Since July 2024 Kenyan goods enter the EU duty-free and quota-free, and Kenya is gradually reducing tariffs on many EU goods.
Can you ship from Kenya to Europe too?
Yes. We handle freight from Kenya to the EU and the EU import formalities.
Can I keep stock in both Europe and Kenya?
Yes. Our warehouses in six EU countries and five Kenyan hubs run on one platform, so you can manage both stocks together.
Tell us about your Europe–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 Europe–Africa corridor.
- Freight forwarding by sea, air
- Customs clearance and compliance
- Warehousing and fulfilment at destination
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