Shipping Fasteners from Mombasa to Cartagena via Ocean Freight

When transporting mixed loads of building products such as light fixtures, hand tools, and bulk Hardware, Separate items by weight and fragility on each pallet. Load heavy, dense construction goods at the bottom, with lighter cartons of tools on top, and Use corner boards, top sheets, and stretch wrap to stabilize the load. Prominently label pallets with handling instructions like “Fragile lighting” or “Heavy tools” so carriers will handle them appropriately.

For light fixtures and lighting components, choose reinforced boxes with internal dividers or foam inserts so glass and lenses Do not touch each other. We recommend individually wrapping each item in bubble wrap or foam sleeves, then positioning them in snug compartments. Prominently mark cartons as “Fragile – Lighting” and avoid stacking them under heavy Construction materials on the same pallet.

Moisture-sensitive building products such as cement-based goods, metal fasteners, and electrical Lighting must be Wrapped with Plastic sheeting and, where feasible, paired with desiccant packs. Book enclosed equipment—like dry vans or sealed ocean containers—rather than open trucks, and minimize long outdoor dwell times at terminals. For export, Consider container liners or dehumidifier units for high-humidity routes.

High-value power tools and branded fasteners typically warrant enhanced cargo coverage, especially when combined with fragile Lighting. We recommend obtaining coverage for shipments at full replacement value and retaining serial numbers or SKU lists for premium hand tools. This documentation Supports claim outcomes if cartons are lost, pilfered, or water-damaged.

Most standard electrical LED lights ship as general building products, but you must accurately declare them with the correct HS codes and electrical specifications on your documentation. If Power tools with lithium batteries are included, Additional dangerous goods rules may apply, requiring UN-compliant labels, packing instructions, and sometimes carrier pre-approval. Coordinate with your carrier or freight forwarder in advance to confirm any restrictions for combined loads of electrical LED lights and powered Tools.

The required documentation typically includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary export permits from Kenya, as well as import permits and customs declarations for Colombia.

Seasonal weather patterns, such as monsoon seasons in the Indian Ocean and potential storms in the Caribbean, may impact shipping conditions and should be taken into account when planning shipments.

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