Shipping from Vancouver to Mombasa has the lowest rate per cubic foot to Kenya in the tariff, clearly below Toronto and Montreal, which makes it the economical choice for larger shipments where every cubic foot counts. The price advantage comes with a transit about nine days longer than from the eastern gateways. It suits senders in British Columbia and, for big volumes, Prairie shippers once trucking to Vancouver is added to the quote.
Typical cargo includes household goods for families returning to Kenya, equipment for schools, clinics and churches, and stock for small importers. The documents are the same as from any gateway: the 15-character ACD number obtained by the consignee in Kenya before departure, a commercial invoice, and for commercial goods a Kenya Bureau of Standards Certificate of Conformity through SGS or Intertek. Clearance is in Mombasa; cargo for Nairobi continues by the standard-gauge railway or by road, arranged by the receiver.
Vancouver to Mombasa: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 7 / cu ft | USD 512.24 | 48 days |
| From Montreal | USD 7 / cu ft | USD 512.24 | 48 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 4 / cu ft | USD 406.28 | 57 days |
Compared with Vancouver, the same cargo from Toronto: USD 3 per cu ft more and 9 days shorter (48 days, minimum USD 512.24); from Montreal: USD 3 per cu ft more and 9 days shorter (48 days, minimum USD 512.24).
What a shipment from Vancouver costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 406.28
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 618.20
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 830.12
The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Totals include A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee; destination charges are added once the carrier confirms them.
Delivering the cargo in Vancouver
The Vancouver receiving warehouse is in Richmond, BC, near the Fraser River, and receives cargo from 08:00 to 16:00. This gateway usually serves British Columbia; from Alberta and the Prairies the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Vancouver or Montreal. A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize or pack: bring the cargo yourself or with a trucker of your choice, boxed, crated or on pallets of ISPM 15 wood. Household goods must be professionally packed, as the tariff requires.
Personal effects and carrier conditions for Kenya
Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay.
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Certificate of Conformity for Kenya Bureau of Standards Required (SGS/Interek)
- Customs Clearance at Mombasa.
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- ACD number consists of a 15-digit alphanumeric code is required
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
What A1 does: the price, the booking with the carrier, checking your packing list and documents, the warehouse labels and the contact until the cargo arrives. What A1 does not do: pickup, packing or palletizing, customs clearance and duties at destination (arranged and paid by the receiver), air freight, courier, vehicles and full containers.
More about shipping to Mombasa
All gateways and rates for shipping to Mombasa . Other gateways: from Toronto to Mombasa. Other routes from Vancouver: Manila, Cebu, Shanghai, Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Colombo. Read how to ship personal effects from Canada, or see every destination in shipping destinations A–Z.
Questions and answers
How much is shipping from Vancouver to Mombasa?
From USD 406.28 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 618.20 for 2.5 CBM / 500 kg. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; duties and taxes are paid by the receiver.
How long does sea shipping from Vancouver to Mombasa take?
The carrier estimates 57 days from the Vancouver warehouse to Mombasa. Add the time to collect documents and to clear customs at destination.
Does A1 pick up in Vancouver?
No. You or a trucking company you hire deliver the packed cargo to the receiving warehouse in Richmond, BC, near the Fraser River; the address and labels come with the booking.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.