Shipping Destinations
Shipping from Perth serves Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret in Kenya, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, and Kampala in Uganda. We confirm the arrangements before you book.
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Cargo Exports
Cargo Exports From Perth to East Africa
BenCal ships household goods, personal effects, vehicles and machinery from anywhere in Australia to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Choose sea or air, a shared container or a full one. We handle the export paperwork, customs clearance at both ends and delivery to the selected destination city.
From $220Per Bunnings 150L box
MonthlySea departures from Perth
3 countriesKenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Shipping Options
Shipping From Australia to East Africa by Sea or Air
Pick the option that fits what you are sending and how soon it needs to arrive. If you are not sure, tell us what you have and we will recommend one.
Sea Freight
Our main service and the lowest cost per box. One departure from Perth (Fremantle) every month, with room for anything from a box of clothes to a car. Around 6–10 weeks to the destination city.
Sea freight from Perth
Air Freight
Booked when you need it, for urgent or perishable goods. Days rather than weeks, priced on weight and size.
Air freight to East Africa
Shared Container (LCL)
Share a container with other customers and pay only for the space you use. Right for anything from one box to a few pieces of furniture.
Shared container shipping
Full Container (FCL)
A container for your goods alone. Suited to a whole household move, several vehicles, machinery or business stock, and quoted individually.
Full container shipping
Included With Every Shipment
What Every BenCal Cargo Export Includes
The same six things come with every booking, whether you send one box to Nairobi or a full container to Kampala.
Customs Clearance by Our Team
We prepare the Australian export paperwork and manage clearance at the destination. We tell you what we need from you and the consignee, and whether any duties or taxes apply.
Customs clearanceOptional Cargo Insurance
Add insurance to your shipment for extra peace of mind while it is on the move. Ask for it when you request your quote and we will include it.
Ask about insuranceUpdates and Online Tracking
You hear from us at each stage of the journey, and you can check your shipment’s status online whenever you like.
Track your cargoSafe, Experienced Handling
Our experienced team checks, records and secures every item before the container is closed, so your goods travel safely and arrive the way they left.
What we shipCompetitive Rates
Consolidating cargo in Perth every month keeps costs down. Boxes start at $220, and everything else gets a clear quote before you book.
Ship a box from $220
Destinations
Quote My Route
Cargo Shipping to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
These are the only three countries we ship to, and every route starts at our depot in Canning Vale, Perth. Times are estimates to the destination city, counted from the day your cargo leaves Perth.
PER MBASea via Mombasa
Kenya
Sea cargo enters Kenya through Mombasa. Choose Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru or Eldoret as your destination.
- Sea
- 6–8 weeks
- Air
- 5–10 days
PER DARSea via Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Our Tanzania destination is Dar es Salaam, where our team handles customs clearance.
- Sea
- 6–9 weeks
- Air
- 7–12 days
PER KLASea, then road inland
Uganda
Sea cargo for Kampala travels via Mombasa, then continues inland by road.
- Sea
- 8–10 weeks
- Air
- 7–12 days
Estimates only. Sea freight leaves Perth once a month, so allow for the wait until the next departure as well as the times above. Customs clearance, port congestion and public holidays can add time. Our guide on how long shipping to East Africa takes walks through each stage.
From
$220
per Bunnings 150L box
The final price varies with size, weight and contents. Contact us for an accurate quote.
Pricing
What Cargo Exports From Perth Cost
A Bunnings 150L heavy duty box is the simplest way to send goods home, and shipping one starts at $220 to Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda. Furniture, appliances, vehicles, machinery, air freight and full containers are priced on what they are. Tell us what you are sending and you get an exact price before you book.
No box at home? We supply Bunnings 150L heavy duty boxes.
Drop-off or collection. Bring your cargo to Canning Vale, or we collect from anywhere in Australia.
Insurance is your choice. Add cargo insurance if you want the extra cover.
What We Ship
What You Can Send From Australia
Most of the cargo we export falls into three groups. Each has its own page covering what to know before you pack.
01
Household Items
Fridges, microwaves, washing machines, cookers, sofas, chairs, carpets and kitchen utensils.
Shipping household items02
Personal Effects
Clothes, shoes, bags, bedding and the everyday things people send home to family.
Shipping personal effects03
Vehicles and Machinery
Cars, motorbikes, farm equipment and spare parts.
Shipping vehicles and machinery04
How It Works
How Exporting Cargo With BenCal Works
You do the first two steps. Our team does everything after that.
Ask for a Quote
Tell us what you are sending, which country it is going to and how soon it needs to arrive. We reply with a price and the next departure.
Hand Your Cargo to Us
Drop it off at 2/95 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, or book a collection from your address anywhere in Australia.
We Ship, Clear and Deliver
We clear it for export, ship it, clear it at the destination and deliver it to the destination city, with updates along the way.
Cargo Export Questions
Choosing How to Ship to East Africa
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda only. We ship from Perth to the selected destination city in each of the three. See our pages on shipping to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Sea freight is the cheaper choice for almost everything and leaves Perth once a month. Air freight is booked as needed and suits urgent or perishable goods. Our guide to sea freight or air freight to East Africa walks through the choice.
Most people share. A shared container suits anything from one box to a few pieces of furniture, and you pay only for the space you use. A full container suits a whole household move, several vehicles, machinery or business stock. Tell us what you have and we will advise.
Yes. We arrange collection from anywhere in Australia and bring your cargo to our Canning Vale depot for export. If you are in Perth, you can drop it off yourself. Call us first and we will confirm a time.
Shipping a Bunnings 150L box starts at $220. The final price depends on size, weight and contents. Larger items, vehicles, air freight and full containers are quoted individually. Request a quote for an exact price.
Get a Price for Your Next Shipment
Boxes from $220, sea freight every month and air freight when it cannot wait. Tell us what you are sending and to which country, and we will reply with a clear quote.