Clearing & Forwarding
Containers, air cargo, vehicles and break bulk cleared at the port of Mombasa.
What this service covers
Clearing cargo at Mombasa means lodging the right documents with KRA, paying the correct duties and port charges, and getting your goods released without delays or penalties. Afriton handles that whole process as your appointed agent. We clear full containers (FCL), shared containers (LCL), air cargo, motor vehicles, break bulk and project cargo, and we also handle cross-trade and switch shipments.
Who it's for
- First-time importers who want the process handled end to end
- Businesses importing regularly that need a reliable port agent
- Diaspora customers shipping personal effects or vehicles
- Traders consolidating small cargo into shared containers
How it works
The process, step by step
Send us your documents
Bill of lading or airway bill, commercial invoice and packing list. We check everything before the ship docks.
We lodge the customs entry
We file the entry with KRA, advise the exact duty and port charges, and keep you updated by phone or WhatsApp.
Examination and release
We attend any verification at the port or CFS and follow the file until the cargo is released.
Delivery or handover
Collect at our office, or we load it onto our own trucks and deliver anywhere in Kenya.
Questions
Clearing & Forwarding — FAQs
What documents do I need to clear cargo?
For most shipments: the bill of lading or airway bill, a commercial invoice, a packing list and your KRA PIN. Some goods need extra permits. See our document checklist for the full guide.
How long does clearance take?
It depends on the cargo, the shipping line and whether customs selects the entry for verification. We aim to move every file as fast as the port allows and tell you early if anything is holding it up.
What will it cost?
Clearing fees, KRA duty, port and shipping line charges all depend on your cargo. Send us the invoice and bill of lading and we will give you an itemised quote before you commit.
Ready to move?
Send the details and we'll come back with an itemised quote.