Maryland customers — Baltimore, Annapolis, Silver Spring, Columbia, Rockville, Frederick — have a choice most other states don't: fast air freight for anything time-sensitive, or ocean shipping with local pickup for anything bulky or heavy.
Which one makes sense depends mostly on what you're sending and how soon you need it there — the breakdown below covers both, with real numbers so you're not guessing.
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.
An e-reader + tablet bundle
E-reader and tablet, cases included
30 x 22 x 8 cm box, ~0.9 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 portable speaker
Bluetooth speaker, padded box
20 x 15 x 15 cm box, ~0.9 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 tools & hardware
20" x 14" x 14" box — hand tools, small hardware, garage items
2.3 cubic feet at $30.00/cuft (minimum charge $150.00)
$150.00 by ocean
Gold member: $135.00 · Platinum member: $127.50
Notice the a portable speaker costs the same as an e-reader + tablet bundle — 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.
Air cargo out of the Delaware warehouse offers a speedy delivery time of 7-14 working days and depending on the weight of your shipment, you can take advantage of competitive rates.
For shipments under 25kg, we charge $17.99/kg and for those over 25kg, we charge $17.99/kg.
The cost per kg is determined by whichever weight is larger; actual weight or volumetric weight.
Volumetric weight is calculated by dividing the volume of the box /306 and then multiplying by cost per kg.
To get started, you need to create a free shipping account and you'll be asked to add your receiver contact details. With this information, you can even shop online and ship packages straight to the warehouse and we'll do the rest for you.
Unlike ocean freight, air cargo doesn't wait for a monthly sailing — it goes out weekly, which matters if what you're sending is time-sensitive:
Because of the strict regulations surrounding Air Cargo and international flights, items deemed dangerous by authorities cannot generally be shipped via air cargo.
Certain exceptions apply and they have been properly declared and packaged according to IATA safety standards
We have a monthly pickup schedule in Maryland at a small fee of $20/article and our cargo ships through Baltimore port.
Cubic feet charges are typically lower than air cargo, and ocean shipping is rarely affected by delays or cancellations due to weather or other unexpected events — worth factoring in if timing is flexible but reliability matters.
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.
Prepare your items and choose either air shipping for fast delivery or ocean shipping for bulk and heavy items.
Once your cargo is received, it is consolidated and shipped to Kenya. You can track your shipment throughout the process.
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Common questions about shipping from Maryland to Kenya
Air shipping can be an attractive option for getting your goods there quickly, but it can also get expensive. The good news is that air cargo offers an affordable rate: $17.99/kg for shipments under 25kg, and $17.99/kg for shipments over 25kg.
We do not. Air shipments can be bought online and shipped straight to our warehouse from the seller to avoid double shipping, and save time and cost. All you need to do is to create a free shipping account and get a shipping address unique to your receiver in Kenya.
We ship out once a week, every Wednesday. From this day, we ask you to give us 7-14 working days to deliver. You'll be able to track your packages online with real-time text message notifications.
We will send you an invoice with all the payment options, all inclusive of taxes and duties. You'll not need to pay anything else, no hidden fees.
YES! Lithium batteries, flammables, explosives, corrosives, hoverboards, and other dangerous goods are strictly prohibited. Please make sure you read our detailed prohibited air shipping goods list. Additionally, items such as live animals and plants, firearms and ammunition, and any item that requires refrigeration aren't allowed. You should also check with your local customs office to make sure the items you're shipping comply with their regulations.