Welcome to Kenya-link-Lilongwe Malawi special:
We are specialized in shipping large and small boxes, antiques, large appliances, crated items, pallets, home-exercise equipment, TV sets, copiers, or other
office equipment. We'll even ship kayaks, taxidermy, garden statues and numerous assorted items. We ship motor-vehicles safely, conveniently and affordably
to Lilongwe and our clientele includes many private individuals, companies, government departments, automobile dealers as well as importers and exporters of
general merchandise. Our philosophy is genuine partnership with our clients and to this end we have anticipated all your demands and addressed them even before
you raise them.
That’s why we offer both Full -Container Loads and Less -than -Container Loads to suit your needs. You don`t have to fill an Ocean Container in order to ship
your Personal Effects or Goods to Malawi. We are pleased to offer you below our most competitive rates on Ocean freight through our 3 Shipping Houses in the
USA for cargo destined for Lilongwe Malawi.
TYPE OF BOXES | BOX MEASUREMENT | TOTAL COST OF SHIPPING(US $) |
Large Box (LB) | 18" x 18" x 24" | 155.00 |
Extra Large Box (XLB) | 24" x 18" x 24" | 195.00 |
Super Large Box (SLB) | 24" x 24" x 24" | 255.00 |
Short Wardrobe Box (SB) | 24" x 20" x 34" | 305.00 |
Wardrobe Box (SSWB) | 21" x 18" x 46" | 315.00 |
The Grand Wardrobe Box (WB) | 24" x 21" x 48" | 435.00 |
BARREL SIZE | BARREL MEASUREMENT | TOTAL COST OF SHIPPING (US $) |
Small Barrel ( 35 gal ) | 25 -39 gallons | 180.00 |
Medium Barrel ( 47 gal ) | 40 - 49 gallons | 235.00 |
Large Barrel ( 55 gal ) | 50 - 59 gallons | 275.00 |
Jumbo Barrel ( 70 gal ) | 60 - 79 gallons | 335.00 |
LOCAL TRANSFER FEE
BOX (0.1 – 8) cuft | $30.00 per box |
BOX (8.1 – 14) cuft | $40.00 per box |
> 14 cuft | Call |
Shipping services:
If you are shipping items that are boxed or crated, our freight shipping service is the most cost-effective. If it's too big for parcel shipping, then you have a
perfect option of Kenya-Link Freight Shipping service. Request a quote online, or call us for an immediate shipping quote for a vehicle.
Great service and response to Lilongwe Malawi:
You can count on Kenya-Link for fast response and professional shipping services to Lilongwe Malawi. Our menu of shipping options has been made with
all your interests and individual circumstances in mind.
Unbeatable price for Lilongwe Malawi:
Most important of all, our company ensures you get the right shipping service for your moving and shipping needs at the right price. For example, a
furniture shipment can be handled as a small move or with our freight shipping service. Each moving and shipping method has its advantages. Our friendly
shipping specialists are always on hand to help you choose the fastest, safest and most cost-effective way to ship or move your items.
Shipping vehicles to Lilongwe Malawi:
There are two ways to send your Car to Lilongwe Malawi. One is to use a 20-foot or 40 -foot Ocean Container and the container will be put on Container
Vessel (ship). Another way is use to Car Carrier Roll on and Roll Off (RORO vessel or ship).
Most of our vehicle destinations end in Dar es Salaam. However, a special arrangement can be made to transport your vehicle to Lilongwe at a small extra cost.
We offer both Containerized service to most part of Africa & RORO services to meet your needs. RORO services don't allow you to put any other cargo inside
the vehicle or in the trunk of the vehicle when you ship it on a Ro/Ro vessel. Kenya-Link will not be responsible cargo left inside vehicles on board as it tempts
thieves to break in. We, therefore, encourage you to use our special Services that provide security both to your vehicle and your personal property in your car.
For non-motorized vehicles, such as boats on trailers, they can be towed on and off the ship. These ships have special decks that are enclosed and are much the
same as a regular multi-storey parking garage, except in this case they are the length and width of the ship and are a little like aircraft carriers decks. Destination
port charges are never included in the quotation for such vehicles unless you specifically requested for the services.
SHIPPING CARS FOR RESALE:
If you are shipping the vehicle for ultimate resale to a known customer you should have already come to an agreement with your overseas customer about the
price of the vehicle and who pays the cost of shipping and insurance. All vehicles and goods are required to be shipped on a PREPAID basis. You should add
the cost of shipping and insurance of the vehicle to your selling price and inform your customer well in advance. Failure to clarify this to the customer in good
time can cause misunderstandings and arguments at a later stage. What has been agreed should be documented to protect all parties in the transaction.
ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT FOR SHIPMENT:
CURRENCY
MONEY ORDERS
CHECKS
FIREARMS
AMMUNITION
RELOADERS
EXPLOSIVES
DRUGS AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
LEWD, OBSCENE OR PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS
ANY OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE PROHIBITED BY THE CORRESPONDING COUNTRY.
PERISHABLES
N/B: The Government has a Right to inspect your goods at any time.
SHIPPING TO Lilongwe Malawi FAQ’S:
Q. Why should I use Kenya link-Malawi special?
A. Kenya-Link-Malawi special is a licensed shipping agent that gives you the assurance and effective services to ship your goods to Lilongwe Malawi.
Q. Are my vehicles and personal goods insured?
A. You are of course recommended to take out 'Marine Insurance' that covers any goods you ship. In most cases we charge insurance at the rate of 3% of
the CIF (Invoice value of your cargo) up to a maximum of $500, of any vehicles and goods. Kenya-link-Lilongwe Malawi special charges you a flat fee that
includes insurance but you can purchase extra insurance from a third party for your cargo.
Q. Can your company offer both Air Cargo and Ocean Shipping Services?
A. Yes! We offer both Air cargo and boat to ship your goods to Lilongwe Malawi.
Q. Does my quotation include both agency and port fee in Mombasa?
A. Yes Your flat rate includes clearance from Dar es Salaam port and at the border in Lilongwe. However agency fee is not the same as CUSTOMS DUTY
which will be charged to you if your goods are not duty-free.
Q. Do I load my own container if I have to ship full container or boxes?
A. No! Our price includes loading the container however, if you want to load your own container there is a fee of $100.00 per hour to load a container.
If you are loading a car you will need to make your own arrangements with a flat bed tow truck. They charge about $45.00 per hour.
Q. Can you pick up the shipment from my house or do I take my goods to your warehouse?
A. Most of the time we request people to drop their shipment in our warehouse. On a full container quotes we bring the container to your house or close to your
house if there is a rail line. Pricing is calculated by the distance from the port, and our shipping location, or the rail road ramp loading area. We can pickup
less -container cargo from our pick-up location across the States but at an extra fee.
Q. Can I send fragile goods?
A. Yes but you are responsible if you choose to pack it yourself and insurance may not cover. You can employ local crating services to professionally crate or
pack your goods or for both Crating and Packing. Typically the crating company will take the items from your home and crate them in their shop. Once crated,
we will instruct them to deliver the crates to our terminal or we can pickup.
Q. Do I need to pack everything?
A. YES! For shipping boxes and furniture ALL must be packed.
Q. Do you have any direct phone number that I can talk to you?
A. Yes! Go to the contact page for the nearest collection center near you.
Q. Where and when do I need to deliver the shipment?
A. You will be given a booking schedule prior to cargo departing. To get a booking schedule and the address for the warehouse please email
us or call.
Q. Do you provide boxes?
A. Sometimes if you are near a collection center you can pick a box; otherwise you should provide your own boxes. It is very important that you
use boxes that are strong enough to protect your goods, we also recommend U-Haul.
Q. How much can I ship at one time?
A. There is no limit to the size or weight of your shipment. For large shipments please ask for our volume discount. There is no weight limitation
for a box as long as two people can lift it at ease.
Q. What does the price actually cover?
A. The rate covers all costs from either your home to warehouse receiving to arrival at the destination warehouse; clearance at the port and boarder
and documentation fee BUT excludes customs taxes if applicable to your goods.
Q. How often can I ship?
A. Our schedule is once a month BUT depending on demand our services are expedited if we reach our shipping capacity less in less than a month. Boxes should
be delivered to our warehouses by the date and time indicated on booking schedule.
Q. How long does it take to arrive?
A. It takes 8 to 10 weeks to reach Dar es Salaam and a further 5-10days to reach Lilongwe Malawi.
Q. When and how do I pay for my shipment?
A. Payment should be made at the origin warehouse.
Q. Can I insure my packages?
A. Your flat rate includes insurance but it will not cover content breakage that has not been professionally packed. This condition is in line with limitations of
liability borne by carriers under International Maritime Law which is $100 per package/freight unit. This means that if the carrier is negligent for then in the event
of a loss they are obliged to pay only $100 per unit although the value of the unit may be $10.000. Keyword being NEGLIGENCE there are many losses that are
not considered negligent whereby the carrier is not responsible. These include Acts of God, Heavy Weather, Tsunamis, Stranding, General Average Strikes, Acts
of War, improper packaging for export, etc.
Q. Do I have to pay transport from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe Malawi?
A. No. Your flat rate is a full price from USA to Lilongwe Malawi.
Q. How do I know the date my goods get to Lilongwe Malawi?
A. We shall give you the Bill of Lading information. A Booking Confirmation will be sent to you within 24 to 72 hours confirming the day the container will be
spotted at your door or at the boarder or destination with vessel name and voyage number, which will be in your Bill of Lading (BL), Shippers Export Declaration
(SED) and any other necessary documents. We will issue a pre-alert and you will be called to pick up your goods for customs clearance processing at border
or destination city in Lilongwe Malawi.
Q. When can I get the (BL)?
A. When the cargo is loaded onto the Vessel and the ship has left the harbor 1 -2 weeks, original shipping documents (BL) will be issued that means we are
releasing cargo to you upon arrival at destination port.
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