Ocean shipping to Kenya is the best option when your shipment is big, heavy, or not urgent. It is built for bulky cargo that would cost too much to send by air.
Most customers use ocean shipping for furniture, appliances, gym equipment, business stock, and multiple cartons going to one destination in Kenya.
Texas is a strong launch point because it has major logistics hubs in Houston and the Dallas Fort Worth area.
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 photo printer
Portable photo printer, boxed
30 x 20 x 12 cm box, ~1.4 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 phone accessories bundle
Chargers, cases, cables
16 x 12 x 6 cm box, ~0.3 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 office supplies & small electronics
18" x 18" x 18" box — stationery, small gadgets, accessories
3.4 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 phone accessories bundle costs the same as a compact photo printer — 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.
Kentex Cargo's Texas warehouse is located in Carrollton, Texas 75006. This warehouse serves customers across Texas, especially those in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and Denton.
If you are in Houston, you can still use the same Texas ocean shipping process by choosing pickup or by routing your cargo into the warehouse for consolidation.
Drop off is a great option if you are in the Dallas Fort Worth area and you want a direct, simple handoff. You can bring your packed boxes or items to the Carrollton warehouse and have them received under your account.
This option works well when you have multiple cartons, heavier items, or business shipments that are hard to manage through standard couriers.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm CST
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.
If you cannot drop off, you can request pickup in Texas. Pickup is best when you have heavy cargo, many cartons, or items that require a truck.
Customers in the Houston area can request pickup so the cargo is collected locally and routed into the ocean shipping process.
Customers in the Dallas Fort Worth area can also request pickup if driving to Carrollton is not convenient.
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 |
Ocean shipping is best for large household items, bulky personal effects, and business inventory.
It is also a strong fit for mattresses, sofas, dining sets, salon equipment, gym machines, and multiple cartons of merchandise. Be sure to check our prohibited items list before shipping.
Create your shipping account first so your cargo is received correctly.
Prepare your items and choose either drop off in Carrollton or request pickup from your area.
Once your cargo is received, it is consolidated, loaded for ocean transit, and shipped to Kenya. You can track your shipment throughout the process.
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Common questions about ocean shipping from Texas to Kenya
Ocean shipping from Texas to Kenya costs $30 per cubic foot. This rate includes consolidation at our Carrollton warehouse, container loading, ocean freight, customs clearance in Kenya, and delivery coordination. Use our calculator above for an instant quote based on your shipment size.
Ocean shipping from Texas to Kenya takes approximately 75 to 90 days from the container departure date. Containers depart on the last week of every month, following the 3rd weekend closing date for cargo acceptance.
Yes, Kentex Cargo offers pickup services in both the Houston area and the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. If you have heavy cargo, multiple cartons, or items that require a truck, you can request pickup instead of dropping off at the Carrollton warehouse.
The Kentex Cargo Texas warehouse is located at 2120 Hutton Drive, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX 75006. The warehouse is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm CST. You can drop off your cargo during these hours or arrange for pickup.
Ocean shipping is ideal for furniture, appliances, gym equipment, business inventory, household goods, mattresses, sofas, dining sets, salon equipment, and multiple cartons of merchandise. Heavy equipment is not currently accepted. Always check the prohibited items list before shipping.