FCL Shipping

Full Container Load Shipping to Kenya

Get a dedicated shipping container for your cargo to Kenya. Available in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes for maximum flexibility and security.

20-Foot Container

  • 20ft x 8ft x 8.5ft
  • ~1,170 cubic feet
  • 75-90 days transit

Best for: medium-sized shipments, relocations, and business inventory

40-Foot Container

  • 40ft x 8ft x 8.5ft
  • ~2,390 cubic feet
  • 75-90 days transit

Best for: large relocations, full household moves, and bulk business shipments

When to Choose FCL

  • Your shipment fills at least half a container (500+ cubic feet)
  • You want security - no sharing space with other cargo
  • You're relocating your entire household to Kenya
  • You're a business shipping commercial inventory in bulk
  • You need to ship vehicles, large equipment, or furniture

For smaller shipments, our LCL (shared container) or prepaid box options may be more cost-effective.

What Does It Actually Cost?

Real numbers, not a guess — computed the same way our quote calculator prices your shipment: chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (L × W × H in cm ÷ 5000 for air), and every air shipment is billed for at least 2.5 kg.

A 15" laptop

Laptop + charger, boxed for shipping

40 x 30 x 10 cm box, ~2.5 kg actual weight → chargeable weight 2.5 kg at $17.99/kg

$44.97 by air

Gold member: $40.48 · Platinum member: $38.23

A smartphone

Phone + case + accessories, small padded box

20 x 12 x 8 cm box, ~0.4 kg actual weight → chargeable weight 2.5 kg at $17.99/kg

$44.97 by air

Gold member: $40.48 · Platinum member: $38.23

A box of household goods

24" x 18" x 24" box — cookware, linens, small kitchen items

6.0 cubic feet at $30.00/cuft (minimum charge $150.00)

$180.00 by ocean

Gold member: $162.00 · Platinum member: $153.00

Notice the a smartphone costs the same as a 15" laptop — both fall under the 2.5 kg minimum. If you're shipping several small items (a couple of gadgets, some accessories, a few gifts), it almost always costs the same or less to consolidate them into one box rather than sending them separately, since each individual air shipment is billed for at least 2.5 kg regardless of actual weight.

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Create your free account and contact our team for a custom full container quote.

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Full Container Load FAQs

What is FCL shipping?

FCL (Full Container Load) means you rent an entire shipping container exclusively for your cargo. No sharing with other shippers. Available in 20-foot and 40-foot containers.

How much does a full container to Kenya cost?

FCL pricing varies based on container size (20ft vs 40ft), current fuel surcharges, and destination port. Contact us for a custom FCL quote for your specific needs.

What are the container dimensions?

A standard 20ft container is approximately 20ft x 8ft x 8.5ft (about 1,170 cubic feet). A 40ft container is approximately 40ft x 8ft x 8.5ft (about 2,390 cubic feet). High-cube 40ft containers offer an extra foot of height.

When should I choose FCL over LCL?

Choose FCL when your shipment is large enough to fill at least half a container. Generally, if your cargo exceeds 500 cubic feet, FCL becomes more cost-effective than LCL per cubic foot.

How long does FCL shipping to Kenya take?

FCL shipping takes 75-90 days from departure. Container departures are scheduled on the last week of every month from our Texas warehouse.