Ocean Standard Boxes
Sea freight from the USA to Kenya in 75-90 days
Ocean Standard Boxes from USA to Kenya
A set price per box, barrel or tote for sea freight from the USA to Kenya
Ocean standard boxes suit budget-conscious shipping from USA to Kenya. Delivery takes 75-90 days, and ocean freight is priced by volume rather than weight, so heavy items usually cost less to ship than by air freight. See our full ocean shipping service for live rates.
Quick Overview
Delivery Time
75-90 days by sea, departing in the last week of every month
Priced by Volume
Charged by cubic feet, not weight, which suits heavy items
Large Capacity
Barrels, totes, wardrobe boxes and large boxes for bulk shopping and household goods
What Are Ocean Standard Boxes?
Ocean standard boxes are fixed-size prepaid boxes, barrels, wardrobe boxes and totes with a set price for sea freight from USA to Kenya. They suit large volumes, heavy items and non-urgent shipments. You choose and pay for your boxes online, our US warehouse team sets them up for you, and you fill them with your shopping. We handle the ocean freight and customs clearance, then you collect in Nairobi or we deliver in Kenya.
Perfect For:
- Clothes, shoes and other personal effects
- Small electronics, beauty products and tools
- Bulk shopping from US stores (commercial goods are quoted case by case)
- Household items that are not urgent
- Moving household goods when relocating from USA to Kenya
Ocean Standard Box Sizes
Our current ocean prepaid boxes. Prices are shown on our ocean shipping page.
55 and 72 gallon
Two barrel sizes for packing your shopping
Approx: 22" x 21" x 35" (55 gallon) and 21" x 20" x 42" (72 gallon)
27 and 40 gallon
Large clothing orders, small electronics, beauty products and tools
Approx: 14" x 31" x 21" (27 gallon) and 22" x 38" x 16" (40 gallon)
Shorty and Grand
Clothing bundles, shoes, accessories and other personal items
Approx: 24" x 20" x 34" (Shorty) and 24" x 24" x 48" (Grand)
Extra Large and Triple Wall
Clothes, shoes and personal effects. The Triple Wall box has a 300 kg weight limit
Approx: 24" x 24" x 24" (Extra Large) and 36" x 36" x 36" (Triple Wall)
Shipping something that does not fit these boxes? See our Custom Ocean Quotes for your own boxes, pallets and larger items.
How Ocean Standard Box Shipping Works
Order Your Ocean Boxes
Choose your boxes and how many, the US warehouse you will ship from, and pickup or home delivery in Kenya, then pay online. You get an order confirmation in your account.
We Set Up Your Boxes
Our US warehouse team prepares the boxes you ordered and labels them for your receiver, ready to be filled with your shopping.
Send or Drop Off Your Items
Ship your shopping to the warehouse using the ocean (-SEA) address on your US Warehouses page, or drop your items off at the warehouse. For heavy or fragile items, use extra padding and reinforcement.
We Ship by Sea
Your filled boxes are loaded for sea freight to Kenya. Ocean shipments leave in the last week of every month.
Ocean Transit & Customs Clearance
Allow 75-90 days for the journey. When your shipment reaches Kenya, we handle customs clearance on your behalf.
Delivery to Your Location in Kenya
After customs clearance, your boxes are scanned into our Nairobi warehouse. Collect them from our Nairobi pickup point, or we bring them to you through our home delivery network. Track your shipment at every stage via your dashboard.
Important Information for Ocean Shipping
Items Allowed in Ocean Freight:
Ocean freight accepts some items that cannot go by air, for example:
- E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards with large batteries, and generators or lawn mowers
- Perfume and cologne in larger quantities, and nail polish
- Aerosol cans, paint and similar items, packed properly
Still Prohibited:
- Firearms, ammunition and weapons of any kind
- Illegal drugs, cannabis and CBD products, tobacco and vapes, alcohol, or counterfeit goods
- Perishable food, live animals, plants, seeds or soil
Packing Tips for Ocean Freight:
- Use waterproof wrapping for furniture and electronics (ocean humidity)
- Reinforce boxes with heavy-duty tape and corner protectors
- For very heavy items, consider wooden crating for extra protection
- Label fragile items clearly on multiple sides
Pricing & Timeline Details
What's Included in Ocean Box Pricing:
- Sea freight from our US warehouse to Kenya, departing in the last week of every month (75-90 days)
- Customs clearance in Kenya
- Transport to our Nairobi warehouse
- Pickup in Nairobi, or home delivery anywhere in Kenya (chosen when you order)
- Tracking and customer support throughout the journey
Ready to Ship by Ocean?
Ship heavy and bulky items by sea with our prepaid ocean boxes