Understanding Air Waybill Contact Amendments Yes, it is usually possible to update the consignee’s contact information on a UK Air Waybill (AWB) after the shipment has been booked and, in some cases, even while the cargo is in transit. Contact details such as telephone numbers, email addresses, and contact persons can often be amended without…
Understanding Consignee Changes During Transit Yes, it is often possible to change the consignee name on a UK Bill of Lading while the vessel is in transit to Mombasa, but the process is subject to the shipping line’s policies, the type of Bill of Lading issued, and whether customs declarations have already been submitted. A…
Understanding an Electronic Bill of Lading An Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) is the digital equivalent of a traditional paper Bill of Lading. It serves as evidence of the contract of carriage, a receipt for the cargo, and, where applicable, a document of title. The digital verification process is designed to confirm that the eBL…
Understanding iCMS Release Status The Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) is the platform used by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to process customs declarations, inspections, duty assessments, and cargo releases. A UK shipment cannot be released from customs until all required procedures within iCMS have been completed. (Kenya Revenue Authority) If you are expecting a…
Understanding the Container Loading Process When a shipping container is exported from the UK to Kenya, it goes through several stages before departure. After arriving at the port terminal, the container is checked in, cleared for loading, and then placed aboard the designated vessel. Verifying that your container has been loaded is important because it…
Understanding LCL Shipment Tracking A Less than Container Load (LCL) shipment is cargo that shares container space with goods belonging to other importers. Because the cargo is consolidated with other shipments, tracking is usually based on the shipment reference number, Bill of Lading, or cargo booking number rather than the container alone. Many freight companies…
Understanding Reefer Container Monitoring Yes, in many cases you can track the refrigeration temperature of a UK reefer container online. Modern refrigerated containers are equipped with temperature monitoring systems that record and transmit data throughout the journey, helping ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo remains within the required range. This is particularly important for shipments such as…
Understanding Vessel Tracking Yes, you can track the location of a sea cargo vessel carrying your shipment from the UK to Kenya online. Most commercial vessels transmit their position using the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which allows their movements to be monitored throughout the voyage. While you may not be able to see the exact…
Understanding Customs Clearance Tracking If you have shipped a barrel from the UK to Kenya, monitoring its customs clearance status helps you know exactly where it is in the import process and whether any action is required before release. The ability to track clearance depends on whether the shipment has already arrived in Kenya and…
Overview of container tracking process Tracking a container shipped from the UK to Mombasa involves monitoring its movement through the shipping line system from the point of loading at the UK port, across the ocean voyage, and finally into Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) systems once it arrives in Mombasa. Each container is assigned a unique…