When UK cargo is left at a private Container Freight Station (CFS) in Kenya beyond the allowed free period, it starts accruing daily charges commonly referred to as CFS storage charges, handling fees, and sometimes demurrage-related penalties. There is no single fixed “fine” across all CFS facilities—each private CFS sets its own tariff, but the…
KRA customs clearance time for UK parcels in Kenya depends on the type of shipment, documentation accuracy, and whether inspection is required. There is no fixed timeline, but most parcels clear fairly quickly when everything is in order. 1. Small courier parcels (DHL, UPS, FedEx, Posta) Typical time: 1–3 working days These are the fastest…
When a shipment from the United Kingdom is delayed at Kenyan customs, it means the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has temporarily withheld clearance while verifying documentation, assessing duties, or conducting inspections. The cargo remains under customs control and cannot be released until all requirements are fully satisfied. Delays can happen in both sea freight (Mombasa…
A 300 CBM consignment from the United Kingdom represents a substantial commercial shipment, often involving multiple containers, high cargo values, and significant customs obligations. If the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) experiences an outage during the clearance process, cargo processing may be delayed until system functionality is restored. Because iCMS is…
How Many Free Storage Days Does KPA Grant for a Large Multi-Container Commercial Shipment from the UK? Importers bringing large commercial shipments from the United Kingdom to Kenya often wonder whether the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) grants additional free storage time for multiple containers. In practice, KPA generally applies the same storage rules regardless of…
How Many Free Storage Days Does KPA Grant for a Large Multi-Container Commercial Shipment from the UK? Businesses importing multiple containers from the United Kingdom often assume that larger shipments receive additional free storage time at the Port of Mombasa. However, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) generally applies the same storage rules regardless of whether…
Importers bringing multiple containers from the United Kingdom to Kenya need to understand how quickly demurrage charges can accumulate when cargo clearance is delayed. Because demurrage is charged per container, per day, a delay affecting several containers simultaneously can create substantial financial exposure within a short period. Understanding Demurrage Demurrage is a charge imposed by…
Many importers shipping cargo from the United Kingdom to Kenya are surprised to discover that they can be charged both port storage fees and shipping line demurrage at the same time. Although these charges are often confused, they are separate fees imposed by different organizations for different reasons. Understanding the difference can help importers avoid…
Yes. In many cases, an importer can still recover a UK shipment after it has been listed for public auction in Kenya, provided action is taken before the auction is completed and all customs requirements are satisfied. Once cargo is identified as abandoned, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) typically issues a public notice giving the…
When cargo shipped from the United Kingdom remains uncleared in Kenya for an extended period, it may eventually be classified as abandoned and become eligible for disposal through a public customs auction conducted by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The auction process is governed by the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) and is…