Shipping from Guangzhou to Kenya Air Sea Freight services

# BETTERluck Shipping: Guangzhou to Kenya Air & Sea Freight Services   Your trusted logistics partner for shipping from Guangzhou to Kenya, offering tailored air cargo, sea freight (LCL/FCL), and comprehensive transport solutions. Since 2007, BETTERluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited has delivered professional services with **cheapest prices**, **lowest costs**, and seamless support for "Made in China" cargo, connecting Guangzhou’s markets to Kenya efficiently.   ## Key Transport Hubs & Logistics Insights   ### Kenya’s Airports & Seaports   - **Major Airports**:    - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO, Nairobi) – Kenya’s primary international airport, handling 80% of the country’s air cargo and serving as a regional hub for East Africa.    - Moi International Airport (MBA, Mombasa) – A secondary airport, supporting coastal trade and tourism-related cargo.   - **Major Seaports**:    - Port of Mombasa – Kenya’s largest seaport and East Africa’s key maritime gateway, handling over 90% of Kenya’s imports and serving landlocked neighbors like Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.    - Lamu Port – A new deep-water port in northern Kenya, gradually expanding to ease pressure on Mombasa, with a focus on bulk cargo and regional trade.   ### Guangdong (China) Airports & Seaports   - **Airports**:    - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)    - Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)    - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) – All with extensive air cargo networks linking to Nairobi via African and Middle Eastern hubs.   - **Seaports**:    - Guangzhou Port (Nansha Terminal)    - Shenzhen Port (Yantian, Shekou Terminals) – Major gateways with direct shipping routes to Mombasa via the Suez Canal, supporting LCL/FCL sea freight.   ### Guangdong’s Foreign Trade Wholesale Markets   We provide direct pickup from Guangzhou’s key sourcing hubs:   - Baiyun World Leather Market (leather goods & accessories)   - Baima Fashion Market (clothing, apparel & textiles)   - Sanyuanli General Merchandise Market (daily necessities & small commodities)   - Liwan Toy Market (toys & children’s products)   - Guangzhou Furniture Wholesale Market (furniture & home decor)   - Foshan Ceramics Wholesale Market (ceramic tiles & sanitary ware)   ### Guangdong Cities & Their Key Export Products   - **Guangzhou**: Electronics, textiles, furniture, lighting equipment, auto parts.   - **Shenzhen**: Electronics (smartphones, semiconductors), tech gadgets, machinery, LED products.   - **Foshan**: Ceramics, furniture, home appliances, building materials.   - **Dongguan**: Toys, textiles, electronics components, footwear, plastic products.   - **Zhuhai**: Electronics, medical devices, communication equipment, plastics.   - **Shantou**: Toys, textiles, light industrial products, food processing goods.   - **Jiangmen**: Electrical appliances, textiles, metal products.   - **Zhaoqing**: Machinery, textiles, agricultural product processing.   - **Huizhou**: Electronics, chemicals, plastic products.   - **Chaozhou**: Ceramics, stainless steel products, textiles.   ### Flights from China & Hong Kong to Kenya   - **Direct flights**:    - China Southern Airlines operates direct flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi (13-14 hours, 3-4 weekly services), facilitating both passenger and cargo transport.    - Cathay Pacific offers direct cargo flights from Hong Kong to Nairobi (12-13 hours), ensuring timely delivery of high-priority goods.   - **Transit flights**:    - **Via Dubai (UAE)**: From Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Dubai (8-10 hours), then to Nairobi (5-6 hours). Total travel time: 20-26 hours.    - **Via Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)**: From China/Hong Kong to Addis Ababa (11-13 hours), then to Nairobi (1.5 hours). Total travel time: 18-24 hours.   - Key airlines involved: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Emirates.   ### Container Liners from China to Kenya   - **Direct sailings**: Major carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, and Cosco Shipping operate weekly services from Guangdong ports to Mombasa via the Suez Canal.   - **Transit time**:    - 25-35 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Port of Mombasa.   - **Services**: Regular LCL (consolidated cargo) for small shipments, FCL (20ft/40ft containers) for bulk goods, and refrigerated containers for perishables (e.g., pharmaceuticals, fruits).   ### Kenya’s Top Imports from China   Kenya primarily imports from China to support its growing economy and infrastructure:   - **Machinery & equipment** (agricultural tools, construction machinery) – Critical for farming and road/rail projects.   - **Electronics** (smartphones, generators, communication devices) – Addressing energy shortages and digital connectivity needs.   - **Textiles & apparel** (clothing, fabrics) – Sourced from Guangzhou’s markets for local retail and secondhand clothing trade.   - **Construction materials** (cement, steel, ceramics) – Used in urban development and housing projects.   - **Pharmaceuticals & medical supplies** – Supporting healthcare services across the country.   - **Consumer goods** (toys, household items) – Meeting demand in urban and rural markets.   ### Kenya Customs Clearance Requirements   - **Key Documents**:    - Commercial invoice (in English, detailing product descriptions, quantities, values, and HS codes).    - Packing list (specifying package contents, weights, and dimensions).    - Bill of lading (sea freight) or air waybill (air freight).    - **Certificate of Origin (CO)**: Mandatory for tariff assessment; preferential rates apply under Africa-China trade agreements (e.g., AfCFTA).    - **Import Declaration Form (IDF)**: Obtained from Kenyan Customs prior to shipment, required for all imports.    - Sanitary/phytosanitary certificates (for food, cosmetics, and agricultural products).   - **Product-Specific Certifications**:    - Electrical goods must comply with KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) standards and may require a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).    - Pharmaceuticals need approval from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.   ### Kenya Import Duties   - Tariffs range from 0% to 35%:    - Essential goods (food, medicine): 0-5%.    - Industrial machinery and construction materials: 10-20%.    - Luxury items (electronics, high-end textiles): 25-35%.   - Value-Added Tax (VAT) of 16% applies to most imports, with exemptions for essential goods and capital equipment.   ### Kenya Customs Clearance: Certification Details   - **KEBS CoC**: Required for regulated products (electronics, toys, textiles) to confirm compliance with Kenyan safety and quality standards.   - **Document Legalization**: Commercial invoices and CO may need authentication by the Kenyan Embassy in China for shipments exceeding $50,000.   ## Payment & Insurance   - **Accepted Currencies**: BETTERluck is a long-standing client of XTransfer, enabling payments in:    Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Euro, British Pound, Hong Kong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, US Dollar, Kenyan Shilling, and other major currencies.   - **Insurance**: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, and transit risks (including piracy in high-risk maritime zones).   ## Comprehensive Logistics Services from Guangzhou to Kenya   - **Flexible Transport Options**: Air cargo (13-26 days), sea freight (25-35 days), and door-to-door delivery with inland transport to Nairobi and beyond.   - **Local Support**: Pickup from Guangzhou/Shenzhen factories, wholesale markets, or warehouses; professional packaging and container loading.   - **End-to-End Convenience**: Customs clearance assistance, KEBS CoC coordination, and real-time cargo tracking. Authorized agent for DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, and major container lines.   ## Contact Us   - **WeChat, WhatsApp & Cell Phone**: +86-18898403007   - **Email**: sales8@blshipping.com   - **Website**: www.blshipping.com   - **Address**: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, China | Post Code: 510555   #freight #forwarder #logistics #shipping #cargo #airchinacargo #aircargochina #airfreight #seafreight #Kenya #Guangzhou #madeinchina #guangzhouwholesale #CantonFair #chinafreightforwarder #BETTERluck #containershipping