Ship barrels from the USA to Kenya with all-inclusive pricing. Customs clearance, taxes, and door delivery included.
Facebook Marketplace has a lot of these barrels and they are quite affordable. You can also buy brand new from companies like Uline, but they are quite expensive, anywhere from $90 to $140. Kentex Cargo also provides barrels at our DFW and Newark, Delaware warehouses.
Storage totes are much cheaper than shipping barrels yet they have the same capacity. They are also more reusable than plastic barrels.
When you consider the purchase cost, the cost of shipping a 55-gallon tote, and the cost of shipping a 55-gallon barrel, they are the same.
Shipping barrels are overrated, and most people tend to think that they are the only way of shipping by ocean to Kenya. You only need shipping barrels if you are shipping something that is fragile, for example, if you are shipping glass tableware or breakable cosmetic products.
That time, it makes sense to use a barrel. But you can also use a tote, which is much cheaper than a barrel.
You do not need a barrel if you are shipping clothes and shoes. In that case, you need to use regular U-Haul boxes because they can carry way more than a barrel for the same cost. The reason why they carry more is because of the shape of the box that allows you to package more than you can pack in a cylindrical barrel.
For example, if you had a 72-gallon barrel and somebody else packaged a short wardrobe box that measures 24 x 24 x 36 inches, the person who used a box will end up carrying more than the barrel simply because of the container shape.
If you are shipping heavy merchandise (things like lotions, bath soaps, and such items), you should go for totes and barrels because they are going to provide extra protection from being crushed when they are stuck in a container. Shipping boxes are perfect for shoes, clothes, and those other things that are not heavy and fragile.
💡 Quick Calculation: For any other item, simply multiply length × width × height (in inches), divide by 1728, and multiply by $30. That's your total shipping cost.
Should you buy shipping barrels from Facebook Marketplace and other vendors? It takes a lot of time moving from your home to another person's house just to pick up a shipping barrel.
We have outsourced these barrels for you, and if you are near DFW or Newark, Delaware, you can purchase them from our warehouse. We can also drop off barrels and pick them up once you are done packing, and ship them straight to the door.
Start shopping and shipping from the USA to Kenya, and we will deliver your ocean shipments within 75 to 90 days.
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Quick answers to common questions about shipping barrels from USA to Kenya
Shipping costs depend on barrel size: 55-gallon barrel is $299, 72-gallon barrel is $349, 77-gallon barrel is $349, and 35-gallon barrel is $200. All prices are all-inclusive of customs clearance, taxes, and duties.
Yes, storage totes are much cheaper to purchase than shipping barrels. A 55-gallon tote is about $18 compared to $90-$140 for a new barrel. However, the shipping cost remains the same based on size. Totes are also more reusable than plastic barrels.
Use barrels when shipping fragile items like glass tableware or breakable cosmetic products. For clothes and shoes, regular U-Haul boxes are better as they carry more due to their shape. For heavy merchandise like lotions and soaps, totes and barrels provide extra protection from crushing.
You can find affordable barrels on Facebook Marketplace. Brand new barrels from companies like Uline cost $90-$140. Kentex Cargo also provides barrels at our DFW and Newark, Delaware warehouses - we can even drop off barrels and pick them up once packed.
Ocean shipments from USA to Kenya take 75-90 days. This includes customs clearance and last-mile delivery to your location in Kenya. All shipping rates are all-inclusive with no hidden fees.
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