At Ship Overseas, we make international car shipping to Kenya effortless. With 40+ years of experience, we handle all the complexities so you don’t have to.
Getting Started is Easy
Request your free, no-obligation quote by providing:
✓ Year, Make & Model of your vehicle
✓ Pickup location (ZIP Code or preferred U.S. port)
✓ Destination: Kenya
Key Features of Our Service:
- Weekly departures from major U.S. ports
- Door-to-port or port-to-port options
- Dedicated support throughout the entire process
We offer weekly departures from six U.S. ports to Mombasa.
Shipping Costs & Factors
Sample Rates (Starting From):
- West Coast: $2,685
- Galveston, TX: $2,070
- Brunswick, GA: $1,995
- Baltimore, MD: $2,010
What Affects Your Price?
- Departure Location
- a. East Coast = Most economical
- b. West Coast = Higher costl
- Vehicle Transport to Port
- a. Self-delivery = Save money
- b. Professional pickup = Added convenience
- Vehicle Size
- a. Compact cars cost less than SUVs/large vehicles
Why Choose Ship Overseas?
✓ Decades of Expertise – No guesswork, just reliable shipping.
✓ Transparent Process – Clear communication at every step.
✓ Competitive Pricing – Fair rates with no hidden fees.
✓ Real-Time Tracking – Monitor your vehicle’s journey
Ready to Ship?
Get your free quote today and let us handle the rest!
- Most cost-effective option
- Fixed schedules like airlines
- Weather-protected transport
- Split costs with others
- Can include personal items
- Works for non-running vehicles
- Maximum protection
- Private container space
- Ideal for luxury/classic cars
U.S. Departure Ports:
- Baltimore, MD
- Brunswick, GA
- Galveston, TX
- Port Hueneme, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Tacoma, WA
Kenya Arrival Port:
Port of Mombasa – East Africa’s largest and busiest seaport, featuring:
- Kilindini Harbour (main international port)
- Gateway to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, and South Sudan
Destination Fee: $200 handling charge
Transit Time: ~60 days from USA to Kenya
Key Requirements
Documents Needed:
- Original vehicle title
- Valid ID
Important Regulations:
⚠ Age limit: Maximum 8 years old
⚠ Fuel limit: ¼ tank maximum
⚠ Title must show:
- Your name as owner (new vehicles)
- Complete seller/buyer signatures (used vehicles)
Customs Notes:
- Vehicles typically must be under 5 years old (8 years maximum)
- Consult your broker for:
- Latest age restrictions
- Required certificates (FERI/ECTN/BSC/ASHI)
- Import tax amounts
Contact Information
Kenya Import Duty Inquiries:
📍 USA: Kenya Embassy, Washington DC
(202) 387-6101 | [email protected]
📍 Kenya: Revenue Authority
+254 (020) 4999 999 | [email protected]
1.25% (total loss only)
Customizable coverage (50-100% of value)
We operate direct, scheduled Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and container loading services out of major modern shipping hubs along the US East, Gulf, and West Coasts straight to Kenya’s premier East African trade ports.
Baltimore, MD
The leading US automotive export hub. Provides high-frequency weekly RoRo departures directly to Kenya with optimal ocean transit times.
New York / New Jersey
Ideal for high-value classic cars, secure shared container consolidation, and exotic vehicle collections accessing global logistics lines to Kenya.
Jacksonville, FL
Our primary Southeastern vehicle loading terminal. Perfectly situated for convenient southern vehicle tracking collections and reliable routes to East Africa.
Galveston, TX
Serving the Southwest and Gulf regions. Handles large commercial machinery, heavy industrial equipment, and standard consumer passenger vehicles for Kenya.
Newport News, VA
A critical Mid-Atlantic shipping terminal specializing in reliable, high-volume RoRo loading and seamless terminal scheduling toward Kenyan ports.
Charleston, SC
A highly modern South Atlantic port offering rapid processing times, safe container stowing, and regular transit lines to major East African maritime hubs.
Brunswick, GA
One of the busiest roll-on/roll-off automotive facilities on the Eastern Seaboard, designed exclusively for optimal global and East African vehicle logistics.
Long Beach, CA
Our primary Pacific Gateway terminal, handling West Coast vehicle departures traveling across transoceanic routes to reach Kenya.
You’ll need the vehicle’s title, registration, proof of ownership, and a copy of your identification. Our team at Ship Overseas can assist with this process.
The shipping duration depends on the port of origin and destination, typically ranging from 30 to 45 days.
Yes, Ship Overseas can transport vehicles from all 50 states to ports for international shipping to Kenya.
Customs duties in Kenya vary based on the car’s make, model, and year. Ship Overseas provides customs assistance to help you calculate and manage these costs.
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