Sea freight, FCL and LCL
Full containers and consolidated cargo from any port worldwide to the port nearest you.
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Live tracking on every shipment
From your supplier to your door, anywhere in Africa and the world.
Air, sea and road freight, customs clearance, warehousing and door-to-door delivery through our own offices and trusted agents worldwide.
Sea · Air · RoadSupplier → warehouse → your door
48 hAverage customs clearance
99%On-time delivery
15+Years of experience
50,000+TEUs moved
1,200Containers a year
100+Active clients
48 hAverage clearance time
99%On-time delivery
Moving cargo every day between Asia, the Gulf and Africa.
Services
Everything your cargo needs, under one roof.
Air freight
Priority space from Dubai, Doha, Guangzhou, Yiwu and Istanbul, cleared on arrival.
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Customs clearance
Every document and fee handled at ports, airports and borders, averaging 48 hours to release.
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Warehousing and consolidation
Consolidation in Guangzhou, Yiwu, Istanbul and Dubai, and secure storage at destination.
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Road and last mile
From the port or airport to your warehouse or door, across borders and anywhere in Africa.
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Customs consultancy (free)
Free advice: landed-cost estimates, tariff classification, documents and duty savings before you buy.
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Everything around your shipment, handled.
Vehicle and machinery imports
Cars, trucks, buses and heavy machinery from Dubai and Japan, shipped by RoRo or in containers, cleared and delivered to you.
Learn more →Exports from Africa
We ship African products to the Gulf, China, Europe and worldwide: coffee, tea, avocados, fresh produce, minerals and crafts. Exporters can also reach buyers around the world through AfriSouq, our partner marketplace.
Learn more →Sourcing agent and Canton Fair trips
Can't travel to China or Türkiye? Tell us what you need. Our teams find suppliers, compare prices, negotiate and manage the order. We also host guided buyer trips to the Canton Fair every spring and autumn.
Learn more →Supplier inspection
Know what you are buying before you pay. Our teams in China, Türkiye and the UAE visit your supplier and check the goods against your order.
Learn more →Cargo insurance
Cover your goods against loss and damage from pickup to delivery. Add it to any quote with one tick.
Learn more →Small parcels and e-commerce
Door-to-door shipping by the kilo for online sellers, small shops and personal orders. No container needed.
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Supplier payments
Pay overseas suppliers safely through Momentum.
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Group Buying Club
Team up with other traders to reach factory minimums.
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Pay later
Supplier payments financed for 30–90 days for regular clients.
Network
Our offices and partner routes
Our own offices in five countries, agents and partners worldwide, and door-to-door delivery across Africa and beyond.
Momentum officesDoor-to-door delivery across AfricaAgent networkAfrica and Europe
Head office
Mombasa
Olemonana House, 4th Floor
Airport
Nairobi JKIA
Forodha House
City office
Nairobi Eastleigh
Near BBS Mall
Office
Dubai
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Office
Doha
Qatar
Warehouse
Guangzhou
Poly Central Plaza
Warehouse
Yiwu
Shuanglian Warehouse
Warehouse
Istanbul
Ataşehir
Transit times & departures
How long will it take?
Typical times on our most popular routes. Carriers sail every week, and we consolidate LCL and air cargo weekly at our origin warehouses.
ChinaEast Africa
25–35 daysWeekly
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Ningbo to Mombasa or Dar es SalaamUAE (Jebel Ali)East Africa
10–14 daysWeekly
Fastest sea route for Gulf cargoTürkiyeEast Africa
20–30 daysWeekly
Istanbul (Ambarlı) and MersinIndiaEast Africa
12–18 daysWeekly
Nhava Sheva, Mundra and ChennaiThailandEast Africa
20–28 daysWeekly
Laem Chabang, often via transhipmentEuropeEast Africa
25–35 daysWeekly
Rotterdam, Antwerp and HamburgChinaNairobi
5–8 daysWeekly consol
Guangzhou and Yiwu, including connectionsDubaiNairobi
2–4 daysDaily flights
Direct flights most daysDohaNairobi
2–4 daysDaily flights
Via Qatar Airways CargoIstanbulNairobi
3–5 daysDaily flights
Via Turkish CargoEuropeAfrica
3–6 daysDaily flights
Main hubs to major African airportsExpressDoor
2–5 daysOn demand
Documents, samples and urgent partsPortNairobi
1–2 daysDaily
By truck or Standard Gauge RailwayPortKampala
3–5 daysDaily
Northern Corridor, Malaba or Busia borderPortKigali
5–7 daysDaily
Via Uganda or the Central CorridorPortJuba
7–10 daysWeekly
Via Nimule borderPortEastern DR Congo
7–12 daysWeekly
Goma and Bunia via Uganda or RwandaPortEthiopia & Somalia
5–10 daysWeekly
Moyale border or by sea to MogadishuTypical industry times, port to port or airport to airport unless shown. Customs clearance adds about 48 hours on average. Weather, port congestion and transhipment can add days; your quote shows the exact schedule.
Tracking & alerts
Your shipments, live, in your pocket.
Live trackingCarrier updates for every container and AWB, plus our port team at discharge, customs and release.
WhatsApp and email alertsA message at every milestone, so you never have to call for an update.
Track on WhatsAppSend your container or AWB number to our WhatsApp and get the status back.
Port storage alertsWe warn you before free days at the port end, so you clear before storage charges start.
About us
We don't just move goods. We move businesses forward.
Momentum Logistics Limited is a globally connected freight forwarder delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions. Headquartered in Kenya, with a strong presence across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
- Own offices and warehouses in Kenya, China, Türkiye, the UAE and Qatar
- Moving cargo efficiently, securely and cost-effectively, whatever the complexity
- Freight, customs clearance, warehousing and delivery under one roof
- Door-to-door delivery across Africa and worldwide through our agents and partners
Our vision
To become a globally recognised leader in logistics solutions, setting the benchmark for efficiency, innovation and reliability.
Our mission
To deliver seamless, technology-driven logistics services that empower businesses to scale, compete and succeed in global markets.
Our promise
We optimise supply chains, reduce operational friction and create measurable value for our clients.
Leadership
Meet Momentum Management
Led by a team and management filled with experience.
Sheikh Abdulwahab Ishaq
Chairman
Abdullahi Sh. Abdulwahab
Managing Director
Khalid Sh. Abdulwahab
General Manager
Mohamed Sh. Abdulwahab
COO
Paul Mutua
Cargo Operations Manager
Luqman
Marketing ManagerAI landed cost estimator
Know your total cost before you ship.
Freight, insurance, duty, VAT, levies and delivery in one total. Describe your cargo, enter the value and see your landed cost in seconds.
Landed cost ·
Estimated landed cost
Of which duty & taxes:
Estimate only. Final duty depends on the exact HS code, customs valuation and exchange rate on the day of entry. Some goods also attract excise duty. Our team confirms everything in your quote.
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Learn, export and earn with us.
Free · Monthly
Import Academy
Monthly live webinars for new and growing importers. Ask our experts anything.
Commission based
Become a Momentum agent
Know importers in your city? Bring them to Momentum and earn commission on every shipment they make.
- Kampala, Kigali, Juba, Goma, Lusaka and your city
- Commission paid monthly by M-Pesa or bank
- Training and marketing material
For African exporters
Export to the world with AfriSouq
List your coffee, tea, fresh produce and crafts on AfriSouq, our partner B2B marketplace for buyers in the Gulf, Europe, Asia and worldwide. Momentum handles the documents, freight and delivery.
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Rates, tax changes and sailings, once a month.
Freight rate trends, new duty and tax rules, and the next consolidation dates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Questions importers ask us
How long does shipping take?
Typically 25–35 days by sea from China, 10–14 days from the UAE and 20–30 days from Türkiye, port to port. Air freight takes 2–8 days. Clearance adds about 48 hours on average, then road delivery inland.
Do you handle customs clearance?
Yes. Our own teams clear cargo at ports, airports and border points, and our agents do the same in other countries, including all permits, certificates and tax documents.
Can you consolidate goods from several suppliers?
Yes. Our warehouses in Guangzhou, Yiwu, Istanbul and Dubai receive goods from many suppliers and ship them together in one container.
How do I track my shipment?
Enter your container, B/L, air waybill or Momentum reference in the tracker, or send it to us on WhatsApp for an instant update.
Which countries do you deliver to?
Anywhere in Africa and the world. We have our own teams in Kenya, China, Türkiye, the UAE and Qatar, and trusted agents and partners everywhere else.
How do I pay?
By M-Pesa (Paybill 919700), Visa or Mastercard through Paystack, or bank transfer. Use the Pay an invoice page with your invoice number.
Can I insure my cargo?
Yes. Tick cargo insurance on your quote and your goods are covered from pickup to delivery.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form or WhatsApp us. Our team replies with a priced quote within 24 hours on working days.
Get a quote
Tell us what you are moving.
Our team prices it from current rates and replies with a full quote: freight, clearance and delivery.
- Reply within 24 hours on working days
- Freight, clearance and delivery on one quote
- Free customs and landed-cost advice
Pay your way
M-Pesa
Paybill 919700
Card · Paystack
Visa and Mastercard
Bank transfer
For larger amounts