Importing
How to Import Goods into Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide
From your KRA PIN and IDF to KEBS inspection, duty payment, and final delivery — exactly what it takes to import goods into Kenya without costly surprises.
Bluescale Logistics
Stock up from China, the easy way.
Smart import solutions for Kenyan shops and online sellers. Freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and countrywide delivery coordinated by one accountable team.
Reliable & Secure
Cargo handled with care, every step
Global Connections
Trusted partners in China and beyond
Timely Deliveries
Stock at your door when you need it
Dedicated Support
A real person on call, not a chatbot
One accountable partner
A Kenyan logistics company built for the way East Africa actually moves.
We help manufacturers, retailers, and growing brands move freight through Mombasa port, JKIA, and over the borders without surprises. Our network combines fleet, warehouses, and carefully vetted partners, coordinated by a single account manager.
Meet BluescaleWhat we do
One partner for every leg.
Road Freight
Trucking that knows the Northern Corridor like the back of its hand.
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Air Freight
Air freight for cargo that can't sit on a ship for thirty days.
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Sea Freight
FCL and LCL imports through Mombasa — without the demurrage drama.
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Warehousing
Secure, bonded and non-bonded storage in Nairobi and Mombasa.
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Customs Clearance
Clearing your cargo through Mombasa, JKIA, and the borders — fast and compliant.
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Supply Chain Management
One accountable partner across every leg — from your supplier in China to your shop in Kenya.
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E-commerce
Fulfilment, last-mile, and returns management built for direct-to-consumer growth across Kenyan towns.
Pharmaceutical & Health
GDP-compliant cold-chain logistics for pharma distributors, NGOs, and donor health programmes.
FMCG
High-velocity replenishment and seasonal peak support for fast-moving consumer goods brands and distributors.
Manufacturing
Inbound raw materials, plant-line feeding, and finished-goods distribution for manufacturers across Kenya.
Construction & Energy
Project cargo, heavy haulage, and equipment handling for infrastructure, power, oil & gas, and mining projects.
Retail Distribution
Reliable replenishment and multi-outlet distribution for retailers, supermarkets, and wholesalers across Kenya.
From the logistics desk.
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Freight
Air Freight vs Sea Freight: Which Is Better for Your Cargo?
Faster isn't always better, and cheaper isn't always smarter. Here's how to choose between air and sea freight based on your cargo, cash flow, and timelines.
Customs
The Customs Clearance Process in Kenya, Explained
From document review to release order — what really happens when your cargo clears customs at Mombasa or JKIA, and where delays actually come from.
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