A practical guide to air freight through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including shipment information, urgent cargo planning, documentation and delivery coordination.
When air freight makes sense
Air freight is often chosen when transit time matters: urgent stock replenishment, samples, documents, time-sensitive commercial cargo and shipments where speed has greater value than the lowest transport cost.
Information needed for a quote
Provide origin, destination, commodity description, package count, dimensions, actual weight, chargeable-weight information where known and the required delivery date. Clear cargo information reduces back-and-forth when routing a shipment.
Prepare cargo for airport handling
Packaging should suit the commodity and the handling environment. Clearly identify special handling requirements, fragile goods and any restrictions before the shipment is accepted.
Coordinate customs and final delivery
Getting cargo to JKIA is not the end of the process. Clearance documentation, collection, local transport and final delivery should be planned so the shipment does not sit after arrival.
Ask about tracking and updates
For time-sensitive shipments, agree how status updates will be communicated. A simple communication plan helps importers respond quickly when documents or delivery instructions are needed.
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