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Shared Container Shipping to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Send one box or a few pieces of furniture without paying for a whole container. Your goods share space with other customers’ cargo, you pay only for the space you use, and everything leaves Perth together once a month.
From $220Per Bunnings 150L box
MonthlyConsolidation in Perth
Door to doorDelivered to the consignee
How LCL Works
How LCL Shipping From Australia to East Africa Works
LCL means less than container load. Instead of hiring a whole container, you book the space your goods need inside one that we fill with cargo from many customers.
Through the month, cargo comes to our Canning Vale depot from across Australia. Our team checks and records each consignment, then loads the container so every customer’s goods are packed tight and secured. It leaves Perth (Fremantle) on the monthly sailing, is cleared at the destination, and each consignment goes to its own delivery address.
- You pay only for the space your goods use
- Drop-off in Canning Vale or collection anywhere in Australia
- Export and destination customs handled by our team
- Regular updates plus online tracking
Who It Suits
Ideal From One Box to a Few Pieces of Furniture
Shared container shipping is how most of our customers send goods to family in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. These are the shipments it suits best.
A single boxA Bunnings 150L box of clothes, shoes or gifts for family.
Several boxesPersonal effects and household goods packed over a few weeks.
AppliancesA fridge, washing machine, microwave or cooker.
A few pieces of furnitureSofas, chairs and carpets travelling with your boxes.
Kitchen and beddingUtensils, bedding and the everyday items people send home.
Spare partsParts and smaller equipment for a vehicle, business or farm.
Gifts for an occasionThings for a wedding, a new baby or a family celebration, sent ahead of time.
A small move homeThe things you want to keep when you are not moving a whole household.
Moving a whole household, several vehicles or machinery? A full container may suit you better, and we are happy to compare both. Check what we ship and the prohibited items list before you pack.
From
$220
per Bunnings 150L box
The final price varies with size, weight and contents. Contact us for an accurate quote.
What It Costs
Shared Container Prices Start at $220
Because the container is shared, the cost is shared too. Shipping a Bunnings 150L heavy duty box starts at $220 to Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda. Furniture and appliances are priced on their size, weight and contents, and you get an exact figure before you book.
Pay for space, not a container. Your price reflects what you actually send.
Boxes supplied. We have Bunnings 150L heavy duty boxes if you do not.
Optional insurance. Add cargo insurance when you book for extra peace of mind.
Packing your own box? Read how to pack a Bunnings 150L box for shipping to Africa.
The Monthly Cycle
How Your Goods Join the Monthly Shared Container
One container, many customers, one departure from Perth each month.
Bring It or We Collect
Drop off at our Canning Vale depot, or we collect from your address anywhere in Australia.
Consolidated in Perth
Our team checks, records and loads your goods with other customers’ cargo, clears the container for export and it sails.
Cleared and Delivered
We clear your goods at the destination and deliver them to the door of the consignee.
Transit Times
Shared Container Transit Times to East Africa
Estimated door-to-door times, counted from the day the container leaves Perth.
The shared container departs once a month, so allow for the wait until the next sailing as well. Our guide on how long shipping to East Africa takes explains each stage.
KenyaArrives at Mombasa6–8 weeks
TanzaniaArrives at Dar es Salaam6–9 weeks
UgandaVia Mombasa, then by road8–10 weeks
Estimates only. Customs clearance, port congestion and public holidays can add time. We keep you updated and you can check progress on our tracking page.
Shared Container Questions
What People Ask About LCL Shipping
LCL stands for less than container load. Your goods travel in a container shared with other customers’ cargo, and you pay only for the space they take up. It is the most affordable way to send a small or medium shipment from Australia to East Africa.
Shipping a Bunnings 150L box starts at $220, and the same starting price applies to Tanzania and Uganda. Larger items are priced on size, weight and contents. Ask for a quote for an exact price.
Once a month. We consolidate cargo at our Canning Vale depot through the month and it leaves on the monthly sailing. Ask us for the cut-off date for the next one.
Our experienced team checks, records and secures every consignment when loading so nothing shifts in transit. Pack well, label clearly, and add optional cargo insurance for extra peace of mind. Our guide on packing a Bunnings 150L box helps.
When you are moving a whole household, several vehicles, machinery or business stock. Tell us what you have and we will advise which option suits. See full container shipping.
Book Space in This Month’s Container
Boxes start at $220. Tell us what you are sending and where it is going, and we will confirm the price and the cut-off for the next sailing.