Kentex Cargo ships from Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Newport News, and every other Virginia city to Nairobi, Mombasa, and the rest of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Rwanda.
Ocean shipping is the best option for Virginia 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 DSLR camera
Camera body + lens, padded case
35 x 25 x 15 cm box, ~1.8 kg actual weight → chargeable weight 2.6 kg at $17.99/kg
$47.22 by air
Gold member: $42.50 · Platinum member: $40.14
Spare batteries + memory cards
Camera batteries, SD cards, small pouch
15 x 10 x 5 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 books & home decor
18" x 18" x 16" box — novels, picture frames, small decor items
3.0 cubic feet at $30.00/cuft (minimum charge $150.00)
$150.00 by ocean
Gold member: $135.00 · Platinum member: $127.50
Spare batteries + memory cards 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 dslr camera (charged on its own 2.6 kg) usually costs the same or less than shipping both separately.
Your Nearest Warehouse
Kentex Cargo offers direct pickup from Virginia. We come to your location, pick up your items, and deliver them to our Delaware warehouse for ocean shipping to Kenya.
We pick up directly from your Virginia location and transport your items to our Delaware warehouse.
Ship to: 825 Dawson Drive, STE 10-AIR, Newark, DE 19713 using any carrier (UPS, FedEx, USPS).
Questions? Email sales@kentexcargo.com
Questions? Email sales@kentexcargo.com
Need faster delivery? Our air shipping pickup service is prepaid — a carrier picks up your package from your Virginia location and delivers it to our Delaware Warehouse for air freight to Kenya.
Shipping heavy or bulky commodities from Virginia 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.
Virginia has many readily available tractors, farm machinery and implements suitable for farming in Kenya and East Africa. Virginia 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 Virginia. There has been a huge construction boom in Kenya for the last 10 years making Kenya one of the top destinations for Virginia used construction equipment. Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kobelco, Volvo, Case, John Deere and New Holland are some of the major equipments we have shipped.
There are a lot of good high value items in Virginia to ship to Kenya than most states. Virginia 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 will be received at 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. You can schedule a pickup or ship directly to this address. You can schedule a pickup or ship directly to this address.
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.
Option 1: Call us at Sign in for phone or email sales@kentexcargo.com to schedule a pickup from Virginia. Option 2: Ship directly using UPS, FedEx, USPS, or a freight service.
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 schedule a pickup or send them to our Newark, DE address.
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 Virginia to Kenya
No, Kentex Cargo does not have a physical warehouse in Virginia. 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 Virginia 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.