Importing Used Excavators to Kenya via Mombasa Port

Kenya is an active market for used excavators and wheel loaders from China. Most ocean cargo enters through Mombasa, then trucks inland to Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu or project sites. Planning the route and documents early keeps surprises down.

1. Ocean freight to Mombasa

Ask your Shanghai supplier for FOB Shanghai and CFR Mombasa options. Minis and mid-size excavators often ship in containers (sometimes with boom removed). Larger machines may use flat rack or RoRo when available. Transit time is typically several weeks depending on the schedule and transshipment.

2. Kenyan import documents

Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading that match the machine serial. Work with a licensed clearing agent for Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) entry, duty estimate and any required standards or age rules for used equipment. Confirm current duty rates before you lock the purchase—rates and rules can change.

3. Inland haul from Mombasa

• Mombasa to Nairobi is a common route; confirm lowbed availability for your machine weight.
• Allow time for port handling, inspection and road transport permits where needed.
• Photograph the machine at discharge before trucking.

4. Machine selection tips for Kenya jobs

Road, quarry and building work often need 20–36 ton excavators; urban and utility work may prefer 5–14 ton units. Ask for steel tracks or road liners based on the site, and confirm bucket size for local soil.

5. Inspect before the balance payment

Request walk-around and working videos, serial-plate photos and a clear hour reading. For high-value units, arrange third-party inspection in China before the final payment.

Share your tonnage range and delivery city—we can quote machines ready for export packing to Mombasa.

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