Ocean Freight Route

MombasaOakland

KEMBA
USOAK
Distance
8,553 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Kenya and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

KE
Origin Port

Mombasa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling large container and bulk vessels
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes and yard equipment
  • Integrated rail and road corridors via the SGR line to Nairobi and inland depots
  • Dedicated oil and bulk cargo facilities at the Kipevu oil terminal

Key Exports

Tea and agricultural productsCoffee and horticultural produceMinerals and soda ashManufactured goods and textilesTransit cargo for Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Eastern DRC

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Kenya Revenue Authority export clearance procedures and provide accurate cargo manifests.

US
Destination Port

Oakland

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with on-dock rail connectivity
  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal links to regional rail and interstate highway networks
  • Upgraded cargo-handling equipment and yard management systems

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryFurniture and household goodsAutomotive parts and machinery componentsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and is required to meet applicable federal agency regulations.

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