40ft Container Prices In Kenya

40ft Container Prices In Kenya

How Much Is A 40ft Container In Kenya?

In Kenya, an empty 20ft shipping container will cost Ksh. 280,000 while a 40ft unit goes for Ksh. 520,000.

Remember that these prices are not fixed and may slightly vary depending on where you buy and the condition of the container. For modified containers, the prices may vary a lot depending on the client’s specifications.

How to buy a container in Kenya?

5 Important Documents When Buying a Shipping Container in Kenya

Generally, if you are to safely acquire used containers in Kenya, you will need these five documents.

  1. A formal Quotation Note.
  2. An Invoice.
  3. An official Receipt.
  4. A Logbook (container outward interchange)
  5. A Sale Agreement.

How much does it cost to transport a container from Mombasa to Nairobi?

Currently, it costs between Sh80,000 and Sh100,000 to transport a 20ft container using trucks between Mombasa and Nairobi.

How much does Kenya Railways charge for containers?

Transporting a 20-foot container of up to 30 tonnes from Naivasha to Malaba will cost $350 (Sh39,550) and $450 (Sh50,850) for one above 30 tonnes. A 40-foot container weighing up to 30 tonnes on the same direction will be charged $460 (Sh51,980) while above 30 tonnes will cost $610 (Sh68,930) on the MGR network.