Ocean Freight Route

MombasaTacoma

KEMBA
USSEA
Distance
8,052 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 mainline container vessels
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated rail and road corridors via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)
  • Dedicated oil and bulk cargo facilities at Kipevu

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

Shippers should comply with Kenya Revenue Authority customs declarations and ensure full documentation in the customs system.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Direct rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Upgraded container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Heavy-duty ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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