Kentex Cargo ships from Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton, and every other Ohio city to Nairobi, Mombasa, and the rest of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Rwanda.
Ocean shipping is the best option for Ohio customers sending bulky, heavy, or multiple-box shipments to Kenya.
It is cost-effective for household goods, business merchandise, a full house shipment for returning residents, and small appliances. Please note that we do not ship heavy equipment at the moment.
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 15" laptop
Laptop + charger, boxed for shipping
40 x 30 x 10 cm box, ~2.5 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 smartphone
Phone + case + accessories, small padded box
20 x 12 x 8 cm box, ~0.4 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 household goods
24" x 18" x 24" box — cookware, linens, small kitchen items
6.0 cubic feet at $30.00/cuft (minimum charge $150.00)
$180.00 by ocean
Gold member: $162.00 · Platinum member: $153.00
Notice the a smartphone costs the same as a 15" laptop — 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.
Your Nearest Warehouse
Use UPS, FedEx, USPS, or any freight carrier
Ship your items from Ohio to our Delaware warehouse using any carrier. Once received, we handle consolidation, container loading, and ocean shipping to Kenya.
Ship To:
Kentex Cargo — Your Name (Your Account Code)
825 Dawson Drive, STE 10-AIR
Newark, DE 19713
Include your account code so we can identify your packages.
Questions? Email sales@kentexcargo.com
Ship To:
Kentex Cargo — Your Name (Your Account Code)
825 Dawson Drive, STE 10-AIR
Newark, DE 19713
Include your account code so we can identify your packages.
Questions? Email sales@kentexcargo.com
Need faster delivery? Our air shipping pickup service is prepaid — a carrier picks up your package from your Ohio location and delivers it to our Delaware Warehouse for air freight to Kenya.
Shipping heavy or bulky commodities from Ohio to Kenya requires solid infrastructure on both ends. Kentex Cargo maintains a real presence in Dallas, Houston, Mombasa, and Nairobi to handle that ground work.
We guarantee that your commodities will be delivered or you'll be compensated.
Ohio has many readily available tractors, farm machinery and implements suitable for farming in Kenya and East Africa. Ohio area has some of the cheapest farm tractors in the world and usually very well maintained.
KenTex Cargo ships a lot of construction equipment to Kenya and all African countries from Ohio. There has been a huge construction boom in Kenya for the last 10 years making Kenya one of the top destinations for Ohio used construction equipment. Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kobelco, Volvo, Case, John Deere and New Holland are some of the major equipment we have shipped.
There are a lot of good high value items in Ohio to ship to Kenya than most states. Ohio has major manufacturing companies that provide steady supply of consumer and industrial goods.
If your load is a major shipment, simply give us a call and we will help you with all your logistics needs.
Your shipment should be sent to the Kentex Cargo Delaware warehouse in Newark, DE 19713. This warehouse is where your items are received, consolidated, prepared, and scheduled for container loading for Kenya. Use a third-party carrier like UPS, FedEx, USPS, or a freight service to ship from Ohio.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EST
When shipping packages to our warehouse (from online stores or other carriers), address them as follows:
Your Name (Your Account Code)
825 Dawson Drive, STE 10-AIR
Newark, DE 19713
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.
Create your Kentex Cargo shipping account first. This is how the warehouse team knows the shipment belongs to you when it arrives.
Choose a third-party carrier that works for you from Ohio, such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, or a freight service for heavier cargo. Need help? Call us at Sign in for phone for shipping assistance.
If you are buying online, you can also ship directly from the store to the Newark, DE warehouse address under your account.
If you already have the items at home or in your business, you can ship the cartons yourself using your preferred carrier.
Always keep your tracking numbers. Tracking helps you confirm when your shipment arrives in Newark and speeds up support if anything needs clarification.
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 August | 75 - 90 days later |
| September | 3rd Weekend | Last week of September | 75 - 90 days later |
| October | 3rd Weekend | Last week of October | 75 - 90 days later |
| November | 3rd Weekend | Last week of November | 75 - 90 days later |
| December | 3rd Weekend | Last week of December | 75 - 90 days later |
Create your shipping account first so your cargo is received correctly at the Delaware warehouse.
Prepare your items and send them to our Newark, DE address using any carrier of your 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 a free account to get started with ocean shipping today.
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Common questions about ocean shipping from Ohio to Kenya
No, Kentex Cargo does not have a physical warehouse in Ohio. Your closest Kentex Cargo warehouse is our Delaware facility at 825 Dawson Drive, STE 10-AIR, Newark, DE 19713. You can ship your goods there using any carrier such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, or a freight service.
First, create your free Kentex Cargo shipping account to get your unique account code. Then pack and label your items properly, and ship them to 825 Dawson Drive, STE 10-AIR, Newark, DE 19713 using any carrier. Include your account code in the shipping name so we can identify your packages when they arrive.
Ocean shipping to Kenya costs $30 per cubic foot once your cargo reaches our Delaware Warehouse. You will also need to cover the cost of shipping from Ohio to our Newark, DE warehouse using your chosen carrier (UPS, FedEx, USPS, or freight service).
Once your cargo arrives at our Delaware Warehouse, ocean shipping to Kenya takes approximately 75 to 90 days from the container departure date. Containers depart on the last week of every month. Plan your shipment timing to ensure cargo arrives in Newark before the 3rd weekend closing date.
Ocean shipping is ideal for bulky, heavy, or multiple-box shipments including household goods, business merchandise, furniture, appliances, and personal effects. Heavy equipment is not currently accepted. Medical equipment may require special licensing and FDA declaration. Always check the prohibited items list before shipping.