Supply Chain Management: overview
For businesses importing regularly from the United States, we help plan purchase timing, consolidation, mode selection and delivery so stock arrives when it is needed.
Gelle Transport combines more than a decade of US trucking with vetted international air and ocean partners, giving you one accountable team from the moment your cargo is collected in the United States until it is delivered in Kenya.
Who it is for
Importers and businesses that buy regularly in the United States for sale or use in Kenya.
Key benefits
How it works
- 01
Tell us about the shipment
What you are shipping, from where in the US, to which town in Kenya and by when.
- 02
Get a clear quote
An itemised price with no invented “from” rates, and a realistic timeline.
- 03
We move it
US pickup, documentation checks and international freight booked with vetted carriers.
- 04
Delivered and confirmed
Clearance coordination and delivery to the receiver in Kenya.
Supply Chain Management for Kenya
Kenyan importers often lose time between supplier, port and warehouse. A planned supply chain reduces port storage charges and stock-outs.
See Supply Chain Management in KenyaService area
Pickup across the United States, with air arrivals at Nairobi JKIA, sea arrivals at the Port of Mombasa and delivery to towns across Kenya. Onward routing to Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and the DRC is available on request.
Air freight vs sea freight to Kenya
| Air freight | Sea freight | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical door-to-door time | About 5–10 days | About 4–7 weeks |
| Arrival point | JKIA, Nairobi | Port of Mombasa (and Nairobi/Naivasha ICDs by rail) |
| How it is priced | Per kg of chargeable weight (actual or volumetric, whichever is greater) | Per cubic metre (LCL) or per 20ft/40ft container (FCL) |
| Best for | Urgent, light, compact and high-value goods | Heavy, bulky and high-volume cargo, vehicles and household moves |
| Watch out for | Batteries, aerosols and dangerous goods are restricted | Port storage charges if documents are not ready on arrival |
Documents you will need
Requirements depend on what you ship, but most consignments to Kenya need the following:
- Commercial invoice — description and value of every item
- Packing list — itemised contents, weights and dimensions
- Bill of lading or air waybill — issued for the main transport leg
- Importer’s KRA PIN — the receiver’s Kenya Revenue Authority PIN
- Certificate of Conformity — for goods covered by the KEBS PVoC programme
- ID / passport copy — of the shipper and receiver
Regulated goods (food, medicines, chemicals, vehicles, some electronics) may need extra approvals from the relevant Kenyan agency. Ask us before you buy or ship. See our guide: documents required to import goods into Kenya.
Packing tips for a smooth journey
Industries we support
Supply Chain Management FAQs
How can better planning save money?
Consolidating purchases, choosing the right mode and avoiding port storage charges all reduce your landed cost.
Do you advise on air versus ocean?
Yes — we recommend a mode based on your deadline, budget and cargo.
How do I get a quote for Supply Chain Management?
Use our quote form, WhatsApp us or call +1 (816) 482-2607. Include pickup and delivery locations, what you are shipping and your timing.
Do you have dispatch outside office hours?
Yes — our dispatchers work around the clock.