PER MBASea via Mombasa
Perth to Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda
Cargo Shipping From Perth to Six East African Destinations
Send household items, personal effects, vehicles and machinery from Perth to Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret in Kenya, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, and Kampala in Uganda. Monthly sea freight, air freight as needed and customs handled by our team.
From $220Per Bunnings 150L box
MonthlySea departures from Perth
6 destinationsKenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Where We Ship
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Three East African Countries, One Perth Team
Every shipment starts at our Canning Vale depot in Perth. Choose from the destination cities below. Transit estimates are counted from departure.
PER DARSea via Dar es Salaam
PER KLASea, then road inland
Estimated transit times from the day the shipment leaves Perth. Sea freight departs once a month, so allow for the wait until the next departure. Clearance at destination, public holidays and port congestion can add time, and we keep you updated if anything changes. Confirm the estimate for your destination city when booking.
How We Ship
Sea, Air and Shipping Support From Perth
Choose a shared container for a few boxes, a full container for a whole household, or air freight when it cannot wait. We confirm the shipping arrangements and paperwork for your selected destination when we quote.
Sea Freight From Perth
Our main service and the most affordable way to send boxes, furniture, appliances, vehicles and machinery. One sailing every month from Fremantle, in a shared container or a full one of your own.
Air Freight
For urgent or perishable goods, booked as you need it rather than on a schedule. Days instead of weeks, priced on weight and size.
Explore Air FreightCustoms Clearance
Export paperwork in Australia and clearance at the destination port, handled by our team so your cargo is not left sitting on a wharf.
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From
$220
per Bunnings 150L box
The final price depends on size, weight and contents. Ask us for an exact quote.
What It Costs
Affordable Box Shipping With a Price You Know Up Front
Most of what we send leaves Perth in Bunnings 150L heavy duty boxes, and shipping one starts at $220. Larger items, vehicles and full containers are quoted on what they are, so tell us what you are sending and we will give you a real number before anything moves.
Competitive rates. Consolidating cargo in Perth every month keeps the cost per box down for families and small businesses.
No box? We have them. We supply Bunnings 150L heavy duty boxes if you do not have your own.
Optional cargo insurance. Add cover for extra peace of mind while your goods are on the move.
What We Ship
Everything We Ship
From a Box of Clothes to a Tractor
If it is legal to export from Australia and legal to import at the other end, we can usually ship it. These are the three things people send most.
Household Items
Fridges, washing machines, cookers, sofas, carpets, chairs and kitchenware
Personal Effects
Clothes, shoes, bags, bedding and the things you cannot buy at home
Vehicles & Machinery
Cars, motorbikes, farm equipment and spare parts
We do not ship forbidden or dangerous goods. See what cannot be shipped
How It Works
Four Steps From Perth to Your Destination
You pack and we handle everything after that, with updates along the way and tracking you can check any time.
Get a Quote
Tell us what you are sending, where it is going and whether it is sea or air. We come back with a clear price.
Pack and Hand It Over
Drop your boxes at our Canning Vale depot or we arrange collection from anywhere in Australia. Need boxes? We supply them.
We Clear and Ship
Your cargo is checked, loaded and cleared for export, then leaves on the monthly sailing or the next suitable flight.
Arrives at Your Destination
We clear customs at the destination and ship to your chosen city. Follow every stage on our tracking page.
Why BenCal
Why Families and Businesses Ship With Us
Sending goods home is personal. These are the things we do on every shipment so you are never left wondering where your cargo is.
Perth to destination
Six destinations, one Perth team
Shipping from Perth serves Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret in Kenya, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, and Kampala in Uganda. Choose your destination when you request a quote.
Customs
Paperwork handled by our team
Export documents in Australia and clearance at the destination, prepared and followed through by people who do it every month.
Peace of mind
Optional cargo insurance
Add insurance to your shipment for extra cover while it travels. Ask about it when you request your quote.
Tracking
Regular updates you can check
We keep you posted at each stage, and you can check your cargo’s status any time on our tracking page.
Handling
An experienced, careful team
Your goods are checked, loaded and secured by people who handle household cargo every day, so they arrive the way they left.
Price
Competitive, honest rates
Boxes from $220 and clear quotes for everything else. Monthly consolidation is how we keep shipping affordable.
Already Shipped With Us? Track Your Cargo
Check where your shipment is right now, from the Perth depot to the selected destination city.
Based in Perth, Shipping to East Africa
Our depot is in Canning Vale, south of the Perth CBD. Cargo comes to us from every Australian state and leaves for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda on a monthly rhythm you can plan around.
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Languages, English and Kiswahili
Also in Perth
Car Rental, Used Cars and Vehicle Sourcing
The same team that ships your cargo can put you in a car while you are in Perth, or help you find one to keep or to send home.
Car Rental Perth
Short and longer-term hire around Perth for visitors, locals and businesses.
Car RentalUsed Cars for Sale
A small selection of used vehicles in Perth. Ask us what is available right now.
Used CarsVehicle Sourcing
Tell us the make, model and budget and we find it, in Perth or interstate, to drive here or ship home.
Vehicle Sourcing
Shipping Guides
All Guides
Practical Advice Before You Ship
How to Pack a Bunnings 150L Box for Shipping to Africa
What to put at the bottom, what never to pack, and how to label it so it arrives in one piece.
Read the guide
Sea Freight or Air Freight to East Africa: Which Should You Choose?
Cost, speed, what each will and will not carry, and the simple test that decides it for most people.
Read the guide
Shipping a Car From Australia to Kenya: What to Check First
Age limits, inspections and paperwork to sort out before you commit to buying or shipping a vehicle.
Read the guide
Common Questions
What People Ask Before They Ship
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. If yours is not here, call or WhatsApp us.
Shipping a Bunnings 150L box starts at $220. The final price depends on the size, weight and contents of what you send, so ask us for a quote and we will give you the exact figure before anything is booked. The same starting price applies to boxes going to Tanzania and Uganda.
By sea, allow around 6 to 8 weeks to the destination city for Kenya, 6 to 9 weeks for Tanzania and 8 to 10 weeks for Uganda, counted from when the ship leaves Perth. Sea freight departs once a month. By air it is usually 5 to 10 days for Kenya and 7 to 12 days for Tanzania and Uganda. These are estimates: clearance and port delays can add time, and we will keep you updated.
Our team does. We prepare the export paperwork in Australia and manage clearance at the destination. We will tell you what information we need from you and the consignee, and let you know if any duties or taxes apply at the other end.
Yes. We ship cars, motorbikes, farm equipment and spare parts. Each destination has its own rules on vehicle age and condition, so talk to us before you buy a vehicle to send. Read about shipping vehicles and machinery.
Yes, as an option. You can add cargo insurance to your shipment for extra peace of mind. Mention it when you request a quote and we will include it.
Yes. We send regular updates, and you can check the status of your cargo at any time on our tracking page.
Ndiyo. Our team speaks English and Kiswahili, so you, and the family member receiving your cargo, can talk to us in whichever is easier.
Ready When You Are
Find Out What Your Shipment Will Cost
Boxes start at $220. Tell us what you are sending and where, and we will come back with a clear quote, the next sailing date and everything you need to get started.