Car and Container Shipping from the Netherlands to Mombasa, Kenya
Need to ship a car or container to Mombasa, Kenya? We handle pickup, export clearance, and ocean freight to the Port of Mombasa through one trusted team.
We collect across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and other European locations, giving you one point of contact from pickup to delivery.
Personalised quotes come back during office hours — no obligation.
Pickup Across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
We collect throughout the Netherlands — from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Groningen and Maastricht. Pickups in Belgium and Germany work no differently: the vehicle or cargo gets collected where it is and driven back across the border to the same Dutch terminal, under a single booking. France is covered on request as well.
- Every province of the Netherlands covered
- Belgium & Germany pickups in the same booking, France on request
- Dealer lots, auction houses, warehouses & private addresses
- One team from first message to departure
How Collection Differs by Source
What We Ship to Kenya
Cars are what most customers contact us about first, but this route carries a genuinely wide mix of vehicles and cargo:
- Passenger cars, SUVs and electric vehicles
- Vans, pickup trucks and commercial vehicles
- Trucks and agricultural or construction machinery
- Household goods and personal belongings
- Commercial cargo and business inventory
- Cars and equipment transported inside containers
Truck shipping from the Netherlands to Mombasa follows the same collection and paperwork as a passenger car — only the scale changes, along with the method used to load it.
Paperwork to Arrange Before Export
Getting a shipment out of the Netherlands cleanly comes down to a short list of paperwork ready early. Once it’s with us, the EXA Export Declaration gets filed and anything further customs asks for gets handled on this end.
Deciding Between RoRo and Container Shipping
RoRo Shipping to Mombasa
Built around anything that can move under its own power — driven onto the vessel at the European port, then driven straight back off at the Port of Mombasa. No container, no lifting gear.
- Passenger cars, SUVs, vans & pickups make up most bookings
- Usually the lighter option per vehicle on price
- Simple: drives on in Europe, drives off in Mombasa
Container Shipping from the Netherlands to Mombasa
Container shipping matters just as much on this route: Mombasa is one of the most important container gateways in East Africa, and a large share of what we ship travels this way rather than by RoRo. We arrange both 20ft and 40ft containers, used for cargo alone or for a vehicle travelling together with other goods.
It’s commonly used for household goods, personal belongings, commercial cargo, machinery, construction and agricultural equipment, vehicle parts and cars shipped inside the container itself. Container shipping from Belgium to Mombasa and container shipping from Germany to Mombasa follow the same process, with loading arranged close to wherever the cargo already sits. Oversized items that don’t fit a standard container can usually still be accommodated — just flag it when requesting your quote.
- Both 20ft and 40ft sizes available
- Loading, inland transport, paperwork & sea crossing in one booking
- Ideal for machinery, household goods & mixed cargo
Not sure which one suits your shipment? Describe what’s travelling and we’ll compare RoRo against a container for your specific vehicle, cargo and timeline.
RoRo Shipping to Mombasa, Kenya
RoRo — roll-on, roll-off — is often the practical choice for a working vehicle. The car is driven onto the vessel at the port of departure and driven off again after arrival at the Port of Mombasa. Because it doesn’t need to be loaded inside a container, RoRo suits customers shipping a single operational vehicle.
It covers passenger cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, commercial vehicles and trucks.
Who Ships With Us
Private customers, car dealers, vehicle exporters, returning residents, import and export companies, businesses and international traders all use this route for different reasons — a single family car, regular exports for resale, or containerised cargo for a project in Kenya or further inland. Every shipment gets the same coordinated process, regardless of size.
What Needs to Be in Order Before Departure
- We prepare the EXA Export Declaration and the required customs documentation on your behalf. Depending on what’s shipping, we’ll typically ask for:
- A valid ID, or company registration for a business shipment
- Proof of ownership — an invoice or registration document
- The vehicle’s registration papers or export deregistration certificate
- A signed authorisation, if you aren’t the registered owner
- Matching the make, model and VIN across every document before it’s submitted is one of the simplest ways to avoid delays at the terminal.
What Affects the Price
Cost depends on the shipping method (RoRo is typically cheaper than a container), the size and condition of what’s travelling, the pickup location, and whether machinery or additional cargo is involved. A single running vehicle by RoRo sits at the lower end; multiple vehicles, machinery or a full container scale up with the space and handling required. Send the details over WhatsApp for a fixed quote.
Arrival and Customs in Kenya
Once the vessel reaches the Port of Mombasa, the shipment is checked against the paperwork filed before departure. A vehicle needs to clear Kenyan customs and import duties before it can be registered and driven locally, and container or machinery shipments are checked against their declared contents. Cargo continuing onward to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan or eastern DRC needs its onward transit planned before departure too. Accurate paperwork from the outset keeps this stage moving quickly.
Avoiding Common Delays
Most delays come down to a handful of avoidable issues: incomplete or mismatched vehicle details on the quotation, transport booked at the last minute, and uncertainty about which shipping method actually fits the cargo. Confirming the details early and preparing documents in advance avoids nearly all of it.
How a Shipment Comes Together
Most delays come down to a handful of avoidable issues: incomplete or mismatched vehicle details on the quotation, transport booked at the last minute, and uncertainty about which shipping method actually fits the cargo. Confirming the details early and preparing documents in advance avoids nearly all of it.
- 1. Send your pickup location, vehicle or cargo details and destination over WhatsApp
- 2. Receive a clear quotation and confirm the booking
- 3. We arrange collection and inland transport to the export terminal
- 4. Export paperwork is prepared and the EXA declaration is submitted
- 5. The shipment is loaded and departs for the Port of Mombasa
Why Mombasa Is Such an Important Gateway
The Port of Mombasa is Kenya’s main seaport and one of the busiest maritime gateways in East Africa. Beyond serving Nairobi, East Africa’s largest business hub, it’s also the main sea route for landlocked Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo — cargo regularly continues inland along the Northern Corridor once it clears the port. That dual role, serving Kenya directly while also feeding the wider region, is a big part of why this route carries such a genuine mix of vehicles and containerised cargo.
Delays We Help You Avoid
A handful of recurring issues account for most of the hold-ups we see. Spot them early and the shipment keeps moving on schedule instead of stalling at the terminal.
A contact number that changes after the booking is already confirmed.
Paperwork describing a different vehicle, model or VIN than what’s actually collected.
Nobody around to hand over the vehicle or cargo on the day it’s due.
Someone other than the owner exporting without proof they’re allowed to.
A booking confirmed so close to sailing that there’s no room to absorb a hiccup.
The Shipment Journey, Start to Finish
Share the Details
Tell us the pickup address, what’s shipping, and confirm Mombasa as the destination.
Get a Recommendation
Together, we decide between RoRo and a container based on what’s travelling.
Collection
It gets picked up wherever it happens to be — Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or France.
Terminal Check-In
It reaches the export terminal and is checked against the booking before loading.
Export Clearance
We file the EXA Export Declaration and handle any further customs requirements.
Departure
The vessel sails for the Port of Mombasa.
Who Relies on This Service
This service covers a wide mix of customers — and whatever brings someone to us, the process doesn’t change: a single contact person sees the shipment through from the first message to the day it leaves.
- Private buyers — shipping a single car they’ve just bought
- Dealers — keeping stock moving on a schedule
- Businesses — sending machinery or vehicles out for a specific project
- Trading companies — routing containerised cargo further inland
- Returning residents & families — sending belongings or a vehicle to relatives in Kenya
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We arrange collection throughout the Netherlands, and pickup in Belgium and Germany is available on the same booking. France can be arranged on request.
No — we prepare the EXA Export Declaration and the required customs documentation before the shipment leaves the European Union.
That depends on the vehicle and your requirements. RoRo suits a working vehicle travelling alone, while container shipping is a strong option when household goods, machinery or commercial cargo are travelling with it.
Yes — Mombasa is one of the most important container gateways in East Africa, and a large share of what we ship there travels by container rather than RoRo.
In many cases, yes. Cargo arriving at the Port of Mombasa can continue to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan or parts of the DRC, depending on the import and delivery arrangements — worth planning before the shipment leaves Europe.
Send the pickup address, the make and model of the vehicle or the cargo details, and the destination, and a clear quotation follows without obligation.
Ready to Ship to Mombasa?
Shipping a car or container from the Netherlands to Mombasa doesn’t need to be complicated. From collection to departure, every stage is coordinated by one team, so the process stays organised and transparent — whether it’s one family car or a regular container schedule to Kenya.