Your Import & Export
Partner in Kenya.

Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding & Shipping Solutions Agency in Kenya

General enquiriesinfo@sheffield.co.ke
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KRA CUSTOMS & BORDER CONTROL

Licensed customs agent

Sheffield Cargo Logistics Limited is a KRA Customs & Border Control licensed clearing and forwarding agent in Kenya.

KEBS LOCAL CoC

Approved agency facilitator

Local CoC application, document and destination inspection facilitation. Conformity decisions and certificates remain with KEBS.

KPA PORT OPERATIONS

Authorised portal coordination

KPA portal access for cargo status, container release follow-up and collection coordination after applicable release requirements are met.

Kenya at the centre.A network that reaches further.
MombasaOcean freight gateway
JKIA · NairobiAir cargo & customs clearance
East AfricaFive markets. Coordinated delivery.
Air. Ocean. Inland. Connected.

Air, sea & road freight.
One connected shipment.

Kenya freight forwarding, customs clearance and delivery coordination from the supplier’s handover to the consignee’s receiving point.

Airport ground worker guiding an aircraft on the apron

Air cargo

International forwarding, airport coordination and urgent uplift enquiries.

Explore air cargo
Customs clearance in Kenya

From arrival.
To release and delivery.

Document review, customs declarations, regulatory coordination and operational follow-up through Kenya’s key cargo gateways.

Mombasa Port & CFSSea cargo documents, inspections, line release and inland collection.JKIA air cargoAir waybill review, clearance preparation and consignee delivery.Nairobi ICDInland cargo handling, customs coordination and release planning.
Explore customs servicesExport clearance
Your import and export partner in Kenya

Trade in both directions.
One coordinated journey.

Connect supplier collection, international freight, Kenya customs clearance and inland delivery through a clearly agreed shipment plan.

IMPORT TO KENYA

From your supplier
to your receiving point.

Bring together origin collection, air or sea freight, document preparation, customs and agency follow-up, and the final Kenya delivery.

  • Supplier and cargo-readiness review
  • FCL, LCL and air freight options
  • Mombasa, JKIA and Nairobi ICD clearance
  • Receiving appointments and inland transport
Plan your import
EXPORT FROM KENYA

From Kenya
to your next market.

Align cargo packing, export records, carrier acceptance and the buyer’s requirements before the shipment reaches its departure gateway.

  • Product and destination document review
  • Sea and air export forwarding
  • Kenya export clearance coordination
  • Agreed overseas handover responsibilities
Plan your export
The end-to-end journey

From the supplier’s door
to the final receiving point.

01

Collect

Confirm the supplier, cargo readiness and loading arrangements.

02

Prepare

Align packing, documents, acceptance and export handling.

03

Move

Coordinate international air, sea and connecting road freight.

04

Clear

Review customs documents, approvals and gateway release.

05

Deliver

Arrange receiving access, final transport and delivery records.

Explore supply chain coordination
Beyond the freight movement

A complete logistics ecosystem.

Explore dedicated services, industry requirements and practical shipment resources.

Supply chain solutions

Supplier coordination, consolidation, warehousing enquiries, distribution and final delivery planning.

Explore supply chain

Industry expertise

Specific preparation for retail, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, electronics and healthcare cargo.

Explore industries

Shipment knowledge

Document checklists, cargo measurements, Incoterm planning and quotation scope guides.

Explore resources
The Sheffield network

Global reach.
Local execution.

Explore Europe, East Africa, South Africa and global trade lanes. Select a red pin to see the right email and open the relevant freight page. Use Europe or Africa view for a closer look.

Explore our freight connections
United KingdomIrelandFranceGermanyNetherlandsBelgiumItalySpainPortugalSwitzerlandAustriaPolandCzech RepublicDenmarkSwedenNorwayFinlandKenyaUgandaTanzaniaRwandaBurundiSouth AfricaChinaIndiaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited StatesCanadaAlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaBulgariaCroatiaCyprusEstoniaGreeceGreenlandHungaryIcelandLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaMontenegroNorth MacedoniaRomaniaSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaTürkiye
Red pins · Select a countryPartner-coordinated freight enquiries

Pins indicate locations for service enquiries, not Sheffield-owned branches. Collection and cross-border service availability require confirmation for the origin, cargo and destination.

Black logistics worker checking cargo records in a warehouse
People connect the supply chain

One coordinator.
Every handover considered.

Bring the supplier, origin partner, carrier, customs process and receiving team into the same shipment plan.

Sheffield combines Kenya operational coordination with international and regional partner arrangements, keeping service responsibilities clear from enquiry to delivery.

How we coordinate your cargo
People at every handover

Trade moves through
people, not just places.

From stock preparation to collection and delivery, clear instructions keep the next team ready.

Smiling woman holding prepared packages for dispatch
Cargo preparationAccurate packing and shipment details.
Smiling man beside packed shipping cartons
Supplier handoverThe right goods, ready for collection.
Delivery worker handing over packages
Final deliveryReceiving contacts and a clear handover.
Global shipping services

From your supplier.
To your next market.

Import to Kenya or export from Kenya with a shipment plan that connects collection, freight, customs clearance and delivery. Sheffield coordinates Kenya operations with overseas partners around your agreed service scope.

Import to KenyaSupplier collection to Kenya deliveryExport from KenyaKenya dispatch to your overseas market
Explore your trade lane
Plan your international shipment
One connected shipment plan

Clear responsibilities at each handover.

  1. 01 · Collection

    Start at the supplier’s door.

    Confirm the pickup address, cargo readiness, packing, loading arrangements and agreed Incoterm.

  2. 02 · Preparation

    Get the shipment ready to move.

    Review commercial documents, export requirements, permits and any special-cargo declarations.

  3. 03 · International freight

    Choose air, sea or a connected route.

    Match the service to your shipment size, budget and delivery needs. Confirm space, routing and cutoffs before dispatch.

  4. 04 · Arrival & delivery

    Connect clearance to the final handover.

    Coordinate Kenya customs clearance and inland delivery, or overseas arrival handling within the confirmed quotation.

East African gateways

Five markets.
One connected approach.

Explore the gateway and corridor options for your destination. Regional movements are arranged through confirmed partners.

Kenya · Direct operations

Mombasa Port, JKIA and Nairobi ICD / Embakasi. Freight forwarding, customs clearance, documentation and inland transport coordination.

Plan your next movement

From requirement
to a coordinated shipment.

Start with your origin, destination, packing and readiness. Our team will review the service scope and next steps.

Request a quotationShipment supportAbout Sheffield
Ocean carrier coordination

Plan beyond the port pair.

Review space, equipment, routing, cutoffs and destination release as one service scope. The carrying line is confirmed in your booking.

FCLLCLContainer equipmentCarrier documentation
Shipping lines & bookingsOfficial industry resources
Industry solutions

Different industries.
Connected logistics.

Manufacturing inputs, consumer goods, machinery, automotive parts and perishable products need different documents and handling. Sheffield reviews the actual cargo and connects it with the appropriate freight and Kenya clearance plan.

Manufacturing & industrialInputs, equipment and production sparesConsumer goods & FMCGPackaged goods and replenishment cargoAutomotive partsComponents for workshops and distributorsConstruction & projectsMaterials, machinery and site deliveriesPerishables & cold chainProduct-specific handling and document reviewAviation & specialist cargoComponents and accepted special-cargo enquiries
Explore all industry solutions
Port worker checking a shipping container at a cargo terminal
Freight, documents and cargo handovers—connected around your shipment.
Freight questions, answered

Start with the right
shipment information.

Practical answers for Kenya importers, exporters and overseas suppliers.

What does a freight quotation need?

Send the origin, destination, goods description, packing dimensions, gross weight, Incoterm and ready date. Declare batteries, chemicals and other specialist cargo before booking.

Freight quotation guide

Where does Sheffield handle Kenya cargo?

Our Kenya service enquiries cover Mombasa Port and CFS, JKIA air cargo, and Nairobi ICD / Embakasi, with customs clearance and inland delivery coordination.

Kenya customs clearance

Who handles European collections?

Email europe@sheffield.co.ke with your supplier’s address and cargo details. Our team reviews pickup and export handling with the European partner network.

European supplier collections
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