For bulky or heavy shipments from California to Kenya, ocean shipping is usually the most cost-effective option. It's well suited to household goods, business stock, or multiple cartons that aren't time-sensitive.
The rate is all-inclusive at $30 per cubic foot, covering taxes and duties.
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 compact printer
Small inkjet printer, boxed
45 x 35 x 20 cm box, ~3.2 kg actual weight → chargeable weight 6.3 kg at $17.99/kg
$113.34 by air
Gold member: $102.00 · Platinum member: $96.34
A smartwatch + charger
Smartwatch, charging dock, small box
15 x 10 x 8 cm box, ~0.2 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 kitchen appliances
22" x 16" x 20" box — blender, toaster, small kitchen gadgets
4.1 cubic feet at $30.00/cuft (minimum charge $150.00)
$150.00 by ocean
Gold member: $135.00 · Platinum member: $127.50
A smartwatch + charger is light enough that the 2.5 kg minimum applies — you're paying for weight the shipment doesn't have. Consolidating it with a heavier item like a compact printer (charged on its own 6.3 kg) usually costs the same or less than shipping both separately.
Kentex Cargo does not have a warehouse in California, so customers in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento ship their items to our Texas warehouse, where we consolidate ocean shipments and prepare them for the trip to Kenya.
Since there is no Kentex Cargo warehouse or pickup service in California, you will ship your items to our Texas warehouse for ocean consolidation.
This warehouse is where your items are received, consolidated, prepared, and scheduled for container loading for Kenya.
When shipping packages to our warehouse (from online stores or other carriers), address them as follows:
Your Name (Your Account Code)
2120 Hutton Drive, Suite 300
Carrollton, TX 75006
Important: Include your account code in the name field so we can identify your packages. You will receive your unique account code when you create your free shipping account.
Shopping online and shipping straight to our Texas warehouse is usually the easiest option — it's simple to track and avoids handling large boxes at home.
If you already have your items at home, you can also ship them yourself with UPS, FedEx, USPS, or a freight company for heavier loads.
California's sales tax adds up quickly on larger purchases. If you're shopping online, shipping to our tax-free Delaware warehouse first lets you avoid that sales tax entirely.
From there, you'll forward the package on to our Texas warehouse using a domestic carrier — a straightforward extra step for online orders.
Your cargo is logged under your account and prepared for ocean shipping. Since containers only load once a month, planning ahead matters — items that miss a cutoff wait for the next month's departure.
Once the container departs for Kenya, transit typically runs 75 to 90 days.
Use strong boxes or barrels for bulky items, seal cartons securely for the long transit, and keep a simple list of what's in each box so it's easy to identify on arrival. For a large load, call our team and we'll help you plan the shipment.
Ocean shipping runs on a monthly schedule, not weekly.
Ocean shipments follow monthly cutoffs, and planning early helps you avoid missing a container. If you are doing pickup, you should schedule it early enough to meet the cutoff.
Ocean shipping takes longer than air shipping, but it saves money on large shipments. Delivery typically takes about 75 to 90 days from the day the container departs.
| Month | Closing Date | Departure | Est. Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3rd Weekend | Last week of January | 75 - 90 days later |
| February | 3rd Weekend | Last week of February | 75 - 90 days later |
| March | 3rd Weekend | Last week of March | 75 - 90 days later |
| April | 3rd Weekend | Last week of April | 75 - 90 days later |
| May | 3rd Weekend | Last week of May | 75 - 90 days later |
| June | 3rd Weekend | Last week of June | 75 - 90 days later |
| July | 3rd Weekend | Last week of July | 75 - 90 days later |
| August | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Aug | 75 - 90 days later |
| September | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Sep. | 75 - 90 days later |
| October | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Oct | 75 - 90 days later |
| November | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Nov | 75 - 90 days later |
| December | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Dec | 75 - 90 days later |
Create your shipping account first so your cargo is received correctly at our Texas warehouse.
Prepare your items with proper packing, then ship them to Carrollton, TX using your carrier of choice.
Once your cargo is received, it is consolidated, loaded for ocean transit, and shipped to Kenya. You can track your shipment throughout the process.
Create Free Shipping AccountCreate your free shipping account today and start sending cargo to Kenya at $30 per cubic foot.
Common questions about ocean shipping from California to Kenya
Ocean shipping from California to Kenya costs $30 per cubic foot. This all-inclusive rate covers taxes and duties. You will ship your items to our Texas warehouse for consolidation, then they are loaded for ocean transit to Kenya.
No, Kentex Cargo does not have a warehouse in California. Customers in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, and across California ship their items to our Texas warehouse for ocean consolidation.
Ocean shipping takes approximately 75 to 90 days from the container departure date. Containers depart on the last week of every month from Dallas, Texas.
Yes. If you shop online and ship to our tax-free Delaware warehouse first, you can avoid California sales tax. You would then forward the package to our Texas warehouse using a domestic carrier.
Ocean shipping is ideal for bulky household items, business inventory, furniture, appliances, gym equipment, and multiple cartons that are not time-sensitive. Check our prohibited items list before shipping.