What Is the Daily Storage Fee at the Port of Mombasa if 300 UK Commercial Packages Are Left Uncollected?
When 300 UK commercial packages arrive at the Port of Mombasa and are not cleared or collected in time, they begin accruing Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) storage charges per container or per unit of cargo, not as a single bulk fee.
This means the cost depends on:
- How the 300 packages are packed (containers, pallets, or loose cargo)
- How long they remain uncleared
- Whether free storage days have expired
1. KPA free storage period (before charges start)
At the Port of Mombasa, imported cargo typically receives:
- 5–7 free days for containerized import cargo (standard KPA tariff range)
After this period, daily storage charges begin immediately. (Kenya Ports Authority)
2. Standard KPA daily storage charges (after free days)
For containerized import cargo, KPA typically charges:
- 20ft container: ~USD 30 per day (Day 6–21)
- 40ft container: ~USD 60 per day (Day 6–21)
- After 21 days:
- 20ft: ~USD 50 per day
- 40ft: ~USD 100 per day (Kenya Ports Authority)
These charges apply per container per day, not per shipment.
3. What “300 UK commercial packages” usually means in cost terms
300 packages are typically handled in one of these ways:
Scenario A: 1–2 containers (consolidated cargo)
- Example: 300 cartons packed into 1–2 × 40ft containers
Daily cost estimate:
- 1 × 40ft container → ~USD 60–100/day
- 2 × 40ft containers → ~USD 120–200/day
Scenario B: Multiple pallets or loose cargo (CFS storage)
If broken into CFS storage:
- Charged per CBM or pallet
- Typically USD 1–5 per CBM per day
- Plus handling and re-stacking fees
Scenario C: Multiple containers (high-volume import)
If 300 packages fill multiple containers:
Example:
- 5 × 40ft containers
Daily storage exposure:
- 5 × $60 = $300/day (first stage)
- 5 × $100 = $500/day (after 21 days)
4. Extra charges that may apply
If cargo is delayed, you may also pay:
- Shipping line demurrage (container holding fees)
- CFS handling charges (if unpacked cargo)
- Re-handling or storage relocation fees
- Bonded warehouse storage (if transferred inland)
This means total daily cost can be higher than KPA storage alone.
5. What happens if cargo is left too long?
If UK cargo stays uncollected:
- Storage fees accumulate daily per container
- Cargo may be moved to bonded warehouses
- Clearance becomes more expensive over time
- After prolonged delay, cargo may be classified as long-stay cargo
- Eventually, it may risk public auction if abandoned
6. Key takeaway
There is no single flat daily fine for 300 packages.
Instead:
- Charges are calculated per container or storage unit
- Typical range:
- $60–$100 per container per day (KPA only)
- Total cost depends on how many containers the 300 packages occupy
Final Summary
If 300 UK commercial packages are left uncollected at Mombasa Port:
- They are charged per container per day
- Typical cost: $30–$100 per container per day (KPA storage)
- Total daily cost depends entirely on how many containers they occupy
- Additional demurrage and handling charges may apply
For container shipping, air freight, sea freight, cargo consolidation, customs clearance guidance, and door-to-door delivery from the UK to Kenya, contact UK World Cargo.
Abdi Haji
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