COURIER SERVICES FROM KENYA TO SOUTH SUDAN, UGANDA, TANZANIA, RWANDA AND BURUNDI

When it comes to shipping within the east African community, a reliable shipping partner is a necessity. With the cross-border market getting more competitive, you have to understand its landscape in order to choose the right shipping partner as per your needs. Wakah logistics is one of the leading courier companies that understands all the complexities involved when sending goods across each border.

Wakah logistics has simplified shipping, courier services and transportation within the east African region by providing on time, affordable reliable shipping solutions from Kenya to the East African region. Below is a breakdown of all the essentials you need to know about shipping from Kenya to other east African countries with Wakah logistics.

WHAT IS CROSS BORDER SHIPPING?

Cross border shipping is when goods go through an international border while being transported a courier/shipping company to a receiver. In this case, goods are transported from Kenya to a receiver in Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda or Burundi.

All this may sound simple; however, each country has its own laws, regulations and customs procedures. With that said, sending goods across borders requires you to be prepared with all the necessary documents depending on where you are sending your goods.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND PROCEDURES

Each border has its own customs who act as gatekeepers of international shipping. Their main role is to check what’s coming in and out of the country. This means, they check for documents including invoices, packing lists, and shipping labels of all goods that pass through their borders. If your goods luck any of the documents, they will end up stuck at customs for ages which will cost you time and money. Its more like trying to enter a party without an invitation.

When goods reach any border, they usually incur duties and taxes. These usually catch first time shippers off guard. Wakah logistics has all the experience when it comes to cross border shipping within east Africa. We understand the local regulations, duties and taxes at each border. We shall help you navigate all requirements at each border and how you can factor them into the total shipping cost preventing any surprises along the way.

UNDERSTANDING FULL TRUCK LOAD (FTL) AND CONSOLIDATED CONSIGNMENT

When it comes to shipping goods, there are 2 common choices which are full truck load and consolidated consignments. Understanding the difference between the two can allow you make informed decisions and improve your supply chain.

Full truck load (FTL)

As the name suggests, is when goods occupy the entire truck. In other words, you contract an entire truck to transport your consignment from Kenya to Uganda. FTL is usually preferred when there is large cargo which requires dedicated shipment and faster delivery times.

Advantages of full truck load

  1. Full truck load usually has fast transit times as the truck will travel from point of origin to its destination without intermediate stops.
  2. There is a lower risk of damage with FTL goods as they are loaded only at the pick-up point and off loaded at their destination.
  3. With FTL consignments, you will be in control of when to load and have an idea of when the goods will reach their destination.
  4. Goods are picked from your preferred location and delivered to the last mile.

Consolidated consignment

Here, multiple consignments are combined from different consignors into a single truck.

Advantages of consolidated consignments

  1. It is cost effective compared to FTL consignments.
  2. Suitable for small businesses that don’t require dedicated trucks.
  3. Businesses are able to send goods in small quantities without paying a lot.

Choosing between full truck load and consolidated consignments will depend on many factors with the most important being the size and nature of your business. Therefore, you have to evaluate these factors in order to determine the one that best suits your business.

WHY CHOOSE WAKAH LOGISTICS

Like we mentioned before, cross border shipping is a crucial aspect of international trade. Therefore, it requires one to have a trusted reliable logistics partner who will help you navigate all its complexities while ensuring swift, secure and timely delivery of goods. Wakah logistics is one of the most trusted names in the industry.

We provide comprehensive cross border courier services making us your cross-border needs partner of choice. Below we shall reassure you why choosing us offers a wide range of benefits to you and your business.

  • Compliance and security

By now you understand that cross border shipping involves going through several regulatory requirements and security protocols. Wakah logistics is complaint to all regulatory requirements at all borders to ensure that your goods don’t get stuck at any border. We also ensure that goods are not subjected to theft damage or loss.

  • Expertise and experience

Wakah logistics has extensive experience on everything to do with cross border shipping. Our team is well versed on international trade regulations and customs requirements. This allows us to ensure that all goods are handled smoothly minimizing risks of damage, loss and delays.

  • Global network

With our global network of partners and couriers, we ensure that we provide seamless cross border shipping services from Kenya to a wide range of destinations. Our global network also ensures that we provide shipping solutions to both small and big businesses.

  • Excellent customer care and support

At Wakah logistics, we prioritize customer satisfaction and aim at excellent customer service to all our clients. Our support team will be in touch every step of the from your first call to us all the way to when your goods reach their destination.

  • Customized and technology driven solutions

Each shipment is unique and requires a specific approach. Wakah logistics knows that the best way to achieve customer satisfaction is to work closely with each client to meet their needs. This reduces risks that may arise during the transportation process. Furthermore, we provide cutting edge technology that allows our clients to track their shipments in real time.

  • Cost friendly rates

Depending on our customers needs, we provide cost friendly rates that will cover the entire transportation process until the goods reach their destinations.

FINAL WORDS

Finding the right courier service from Kenya to South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi shouldn’t be a hassle anymore. Choose a shipping partner that will offer a wide range of benefits like experience, affordable rates, expertise, exceptional customer care and so much more. Choose Wakah logistics a reliable shipping partner for all your courier needs to help streamline your business.