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Shipping Cost From China to East Africa via Mombasa , Kenya

Mombasa Port  is the largest port in East Africa and a critical maritime gateway for Kenya and its landlocked neighbors. It is located on the Indian Ocean coast in southeastern Kenya. Mombasa serves as a trade corridor for the region. It provides direct connectivity to over 80 ports worldwide and is linked to a vast hinterland (Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern DRC, South Sudan, Ethiopia) via rail and road networks .

East Africa's imports from China have grown significantly, with China remaining the region's largest individual trading partner. In the second quarter of 2026, East African Community (EAC) imports from China reached US$7.1 billion, up from US$4.7 billion in the same period of 2025, an increase of approximately 51%.

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Junqing Logistics is always serving cargo transportation between China and East Africa . We have multiple transportation routes, such as sea, land and air, to provide users with guaranteed transportation efficiency, complete goods, and more competitive prices. 

 

 

Sea Freight Details

Sea freight is the most cost-effective option for bulk shipments to East Africa

FCL (Full Container Load)

For shipments over 15 CBM, FCL offers better per-unit economics. Your cargo occupies an entire container exclusively.

Origin Port 20ft Container (USD) 40ft Container (USD) Port-to-Port Transit
Shenzhen / Guangzhou $2,400 – $3,400 $3,200 – $4,600 20–25 days
Shanghai / Ningbo $2,500 – $3,500 $3,300 – $4,800 24–30 days
Qingdao / Tianjin $2,600 – $3,700 $3,400 – $4,900 26–45 days

LCL (Less than Container Load)

 

For shipments under 15 CBM, LCL consolidates your cargo with others, charging by volume.

Origin                                                     Cost per CBM (USD)                    Transit Time                     
Shenzhen / Guangzhou $100 – $160 20–35 days
Shanghai / Ningbo $110 – $170 22–38 days
Qingdao / Tianjin $120 – $180 35–50 days

Major Ports

  • Origin (China): Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin

  • Destination (Kenya): Mombasa Port – the largest port in the East Africa

Transit Times

  • Port-to-port sea transit: 20–45 days

  • Full door-to-door cycle (including inland trucking and customs clearance): 30–55 days

 

Why Shipping From China To Dubai With Junqing Logistics

 

If you don’t want to take any chances when moving your valuable freight from China to Dubai, book your shipment with us. We are a digital-first, online-only freight forwarder, ready to take care of all of your ocean and air-freight shipping needs.

Let us simplify your supply chain by providing access to our cutting-edge online platform. Now, you can manage your entire shipment process in one place.

Take advantage of these benefits when you ship with us:

1. Obtain and compare quotes online in an instant
2. Book and pay for your shipment directly online without losing time.
3. Always prepare the right shipping documents.
4. Rid yourself of customs complexities – we will take care of them for you.
5.Receive help from our friendly customer service team, 24/7.
6.Guaranteed compliance with international shipping rules and regulations.

 

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