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Getting Started with Kentex Cargo

Your complete guide to shipping from USA to Kenya

Creating Your Account

Getting started with Kentex Cargo takes just a few minutes. Sign up using your email address or phone number and you'll be ready to ship.

Signup Flow

1

Sign Up

Enter your email or phone number to create an account

2

Verify OTP

Enter the one-time verification code sent to you

3

Complete Profile

Add your full name, phone number, and email address

4

Start Shipping

You're ready to add receivers and create shipments

Signup Options

  • Email signup - Use your email address to register and receive a verification code
  • Phone signup - Use your phone number and receive an SMS verification code

After verifying your OTP, complete your profile by providing your full name, phone number, and email address.


Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard is your command center for all shipping activities. Here's what you'll find:

Dashboard Preview
3
Active Shipments
$45.20
Wallet Balance
2
Pre-Alerts

Quick Stats

At the top of your dashboard, you'll see quick statistics including active shipments, wallet balance, and pending pre-alerts at a glance.

Pre-Alerts Section

View and manage all your pre-alerts. Track which packages have been received at the warehouse and which are still pending.

Recent Shipments

See your most recent shipments with current status updates. Click any shipment for full tracking details.

Navigation Menu

Use the sidebar or menu to access all features: warehouses, receivers, orders, invoices, wallet, and more.


First Steps After Signing Up

Complete these four steps to start shipping with Kentex Cargo:

1

Add a Receiver in Kenya

Add the person who will receive your packages in Kenya. You'll need their name, phone number, and location.

Learn how to add receivers →
2

Note Your Warehouse Code

Your unique warehouse code is used as the shipping address when ordering from US stores. Find it in your dashboard under "My Warehouses."

View shipping orders guide →
3

Create Your First Pre-Alert

After ordering from a US store, create a pre-alert so we know to expect your package at our warehouse.

Learn about pre-alerts →
4

Choose a Shipping Method

Select between air shipping for faster delivery or ocean shipping for larger, heavier items at a lower cost.

Compare shipping methods →

Shipping Methods Overview

Kentex Cargo offers multiple ways to ship from the USA to Kenya:

Air Shipping

Fast delivery for urgent or smaller items. Ideal for electronics, documents, and personal items.

7-14 business days

Learn about air shipping →

Ocean Shipping

Affordable option for large or heavy items. Perfect for furniture, appliances, and bulk shipments.

75-90 days

Learn about ocean shipping →

Assisted Shopping

We shop from US stores for you. Simply tell us what you want and we handle the purchase and shipping.

We buy it for you

Learn about assisted shopping →

Air Shipping Schedule

Air shipments depart every Wednesday. The cut-off for submitting packages is Monday. Make sure your packages arrive at our US warehouse before the Monday cut-off to ship that week.


Portal Features

Your Kentex Cargo portal gives you full control over your shipping experience. Here are all the features available:

My Warehouses

View your unique US warehouse address for receiving packages from online stores.

Receivers

Add and manage recipients in Kenya who will receive your shipments.

Receivers guide →

Pre-Alerts

Notify us about packages heading to our warehouse so we can process them faster.

Pre-alerts guide →

Orders

Track all your shipping orders, view details, and monitor progress.

Orders guide →

Shipments

View consolidated shipments and track packages from the US to Kenya.

Invoices

Access and pay invoices for shipping charges and services.

Invoice guide →

Wallet

Fund your wallet, view balance, and manage credits for faster checkout.

Wallet guide →

Membership

View your membership tier and benefits for discounted shipping rates.

Notifications

Stay updated with shipment alerts, payment confirmations, and announcements.

Notifications guide →

Need Help?

Our team is here to help you every step of the way. Reach out through any of these channels:

Ready to Start Shipping?

Create your account today and start shipping from the USA to Kenya in minutes.

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