If you’re importing or exporting goods in Kenya, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is: who can legally clear your cargo? Choosing the right customs clearing agent can save you time, money, and stress.

I recently went through the official list and decided to compile a clear guide to help anyone looking for licensed customs clearing agents in Kenya.

Quick Answer

Kenya has over 1,000 licensed customs clearing agents approved by the Commissioner of Customs under KRA. These include major logistics firms, freight companies, and specialized clearing agents across the country.

How to find licensed customs clearing agents in Kenya (Step-by-step)

Step 1: Understand who a clearing agent is

A customs clearing agent is licensed by KRA to handle import/export documentation and clearance procedures on your behalf.

Step 2: Choose from verified licensed companies

Here are some of the recognized licensed customs clearing agents in Kenya:

• Acceler Global Logistics Limited
• Agility Logistics Limited
• Aramex Kenya Limited
• Bahari Forwarders Limited
• Bima Clearing & Forwarding Limited
• Car & General (Kenya) Plc
• Cargill Kenya Limited
• Ceva Interfreight Kenya Limited
• DHL Global Forwarding Kenya Limited
• DHL Worldwide Express Kenya Limited
• Expolanka Freight Limited
• Freight Forwarders Kenya Limited
• Global Freight Logistics Limited
• Kenfreight EA Limited
• Kenya Airways Plc
• Kuehne + Nagel Limited
• Mitchell Cotts Freight (K) Limited
• Maersk Logistics and Services Kenya Limited
• Schenker Limited
• Siginon Group Limited
• FedEx Express Kenya Limited
• G4S Kenya Limited
• Pan Africa Logistics Limited
• Scanwell Logistics Limited
• Seaways Kenya Limited
• Transafrica Logistics Limited
• United Freight Logistics Limited
• World Class Freight Logistics Limited

(This is part of the full licensed list, which contains over 1,000 approved agents across Kenya.)

Step 3: Verify the agent before hiring

Always confirm:

• Valid KRA license
• Experience in your type of cargo
• Reputation and reviews
• Transparent pricing

Step 4: Compare services

Different agents specialize in:

• Air freight
• Sea freight
• Road transport
• Warehousing
• Customs documentation

Step 5: Contact and request a quote

Reach out to at least 2–3 agents before choosing one.

Extra tips when choosing a customs clearing agent

• Go for agents with digital tracking systems
• Choose companies with port experience (Mombasa, ICD Nairobi)
• Ask about hidden charges upfront
• Ensure they understand Kenya import regulations

Common mistakes to avoid

• Hiring unlicensed brokers
• Choosing the cheapest option blindly
• Not verifying KRA registration
• Ignoring experience in your cargo type
• Failing to compare multiple agents

FAQ: Licensed customs clearing agents in Kenya

1. How do I know if a clearing agent is licensed in Kenya?

Check with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) or confirm their registration status directly.

2. How much do clearing agents charge in Kenya?

Fees vary depending on cargo type, value, and complexity of clearance.

3. Can I clear goods without a clearing agent in Kenya?

It’s possible, but not recommended. The process is complex and requires compliance with KRA procedures.

Conclusion

Finding licensed customs clearing agents in Kenya is easier when you rely on verified lists and do proper checks. The right agent will simplify your import/export process and help you avoid costly delays.

If you're serious about smooth logistics, take time to compare options and choose wisely.

Full numbered list of licensed customs clearing agents in Kenya

1 – 100

1. Acceler Global Logistics Limited
2. Agility Logistics Limited
3. Aramex Kenya Limited
4. Bahari Forwarders Limited
5. Bima Clearing & Forwarding Limited
6. Car & General (Kenya) Plc
7. Cargill Kenya Limited
8. Ceva Interfreight Kenya Limited
9. Chai Trading Company Limited
10. Conventional Cargo Conveyors Limited
11. Cornerstone Limited
12. Corrugated Sheet Limited
13. Davis & Shirtliff Limited
14. Deccan Freight Logistics Limited
15. Delmonte Kenya Limited
16. DHL Global Forwarding Kenya Limited
17. DHL Worldwide Express Kenya Limited
18. ESL Forwarders Limited
19. Expolanka Freight Limited
20. Fox International Logistics Limited
21. Freight Forwarders Kenya Limited
22. Freight In Time Limited
23. General Cargo Services Limited
24. Global Freight Logistics Limited
25. Global Tea & Commodities (Kenya) Limited
26. Indus Logistics Limited
27. James Finlay Mombasa Limited
28. Kate Freight and Travel Limited
29. Kawaison International Limited
30. Kenfreight EA Limited
31. Kenya Airways Plc
32. Kuehne + Nagel Limited
33. Logistics Three Six Five Limited
34. Logwin Air and Ocean Kenya Ltd
35. Makiwan Logistics Limited
36. Mitchell Cotts Freight (K) Limited
37. Ocean-Line Freight Forwarders Limited
38. One to One Logistics Kenya Limited
39. Precise Logistics Limited
40. Regional Entrepreneurs Kenya Limited
41. Rising Freight Limited
42. Seacon (K) Limited
43. Smart Choice Services Limited
44. Speedex Logistics Limited
45. Transfreight Logistics Limited
46. Ufanisi Freighters (K) Ltd
47. Umoja Shoe Company Limited
48. Union Logistics Limited
49. United Clearing Company Limited
50. Urgent Cargo Handling Limited
51. Vinep Forwarders Limited
52. Vision Enterprises Limited
53. Afriq Freight Services Limited
54. AGL Kenya Limited
55. Airflo Limited
56. All Ports Kenya Limited
57. Cargomasters (E.A) Limited
58. Carjet Kenya Limited
59. Carmel Mount Freight Logistics Limited
60. Continental Logistics Network Limited
61. County Clearance & Forwarding Limited
62. East Global Logistics Kenya Limited
63. Echken Agencies Limited
64. Ecu Worldwide (Kenya) Limited
65. Excellent Service Freighters Limited
66. Gatlink Investments Limited
67. Goldfields Logistics Limited
68. Imaan Logistics Limited
69. Index Cargo Logistics Limited
70. Insta Products (EPZ) Limited
71. International Committee of the Red Cross
72. Intraspeed Arcpro (Kenya) Limited
73. Iris Port Conveyors (K) Limited
74. Jihan Freighters Limited
75. Kenafric Industries Limited
76. Kensco Business Solutions Limited
77. Kenya Wine Agencies Limited
78. Laboratory and Allied Limited
79. Land Bridge Freighters Limited
80. Landmark Freight Services Limited
81. Logistics Link Limited
82. Low Sea International Agencies Limited
83. LPC Global Logistics Limited
84. M J Clarke Limited
85. Maersk Logistics and Services Kenya Limited
86. Marks Enterprises Limited
87. Maya Duty Free Limited
88. Mid Africa Services Limited
89. Muranga Forwarders Limited
90. Najmi Clearing and Forwarding Limited
91. Oceansky Clearing Agents Limited
92. P.N. Mashru Limited
93. Rapid Kate Services Limited
94. Ray Cargo Services Limited
95. Ripe Freight Services Limited
96. Rolling Cargo Limited
97. Schenker Limited
98. Siginon Group Limited
99. Skylift Cargo Limited
100. Sote Forwarders Limited

101 – 200 (continuation)

101. Starway International Freight & Forwarders Limited
102. Steel Structures Limited
103. Super First Forwarders Limited
104. Super Quick Freighters Limited
105. Supersonic Freighters (K) Limited
106. Nairobi Clearing House (E.A) Limited
107. Top-Link Logistics Services Limited
108. Uneeco Paper Products Limited
109. Verom Clearing & Forwarding Company Limited
110. Weston Logistics Limited
111. Wickham Bros Co. Limited
112. Wigglesworth Exporters Limited
113. Abbas Traders Limited
114. Aberpaul Limited
115. Absolute Freight Services and Logistics Limited
116. Abss Warehouses Ltd
117. Abzameya Logistics Limited
118. Access Africa Logistics Limited
119. Adair Freight Services Limited
120. Adamant Logistics Solutions Limited
121. Adelcus Agencies (K) Limited
122. ADL Aviation Limited
123. Admiral Cargo Concept Limited
124. Adonai Trading & Logistics Company Ltd
125. Adrilink Limited
126. Adroit Logistics Limited
127. Adshef Investments Limited
128. Aeromarine Cargo Services Limited
129. Afriasia Ocean & Air Express Services
130. Africaserve Group Limited
131. Afrifresh Conveyors Limited
132. Afrique Shipping Services Limited
133. Agriquip Agencies (E.A) Limited
134. AGS Worldwide Movers Limited
135. Aimco Enterprises Limited
136. Air Marine and Land Trading Limited
137. Air Menzies International
138. Air Sea Logistics Limited
139. Aircom Cargo Logistics Kenya Limited
140. Airmarine Conveyors (K) Limited
141. Airside Logistics Limited
142. Akamai Freight Forwarders Limited
143. Al-Emir Limited
144. Alexandria Freight Forwarders Limited
145. Alibhai Ramji MSA Limited
146. All Cargo Clearing and Forwarders Ltd
147. All Cargo Global Logistics Limited
148. All Marine Services Limited
149. All Ports Logistics (K) Limited
150. All Scope Logistics Limited
151. Allfreight Holdings Limited
152. Alpha Worldwide Freight Limited
153. Alpine Trading Company Limited
154. Alujo Enterprises Company Limited
155. Amarantha Agency Limited
156. Amat Global Logistics Limited
157. Amberto Agencies Limited
158. Amey Trading Company Limited
159. Amodelac Freight Logistics Ltd
160. Anisa Agencies Kenya Limited
161. Ankey Freight Forwarders Limited
162. Ansta Logistics Limited
163. Ant Automotive Logistics Limited
164. Apex Steel Limited
165. Apple Logistics Limited
166. Approved Logistics Limited
167. Armour Freight Limited
168. Arnet Consult E.A Limited
169. Arnop Logistics Company Limited
170. Ascent Freight Logistics Limited
171. Ashton Apparel EPZ Limited
172. Asmarino (K) Limited
173. Asyco Logistics Limited
174. Awandi Group Limited
175. B.O. Agencies Limited
176. Baabz Freight Forwarders Limited
177. Bachulal Popatlal (Kenya) Limited
178. Bahari Transport Company Limited
179. Bakriz Holdings Limited
180. Bal & Shirazi Enterprises (E.A) Limited
181. Ballupec Agency Limited
182. Bamburi Shipchandlers (Kenya) Limited
183. Banels Logistics Limited
184. Bargaaba Business Agency Limited
185. Bata Shoe Company (Kenya) Limited
186. Bayland Freight Agencies Limited
187. Be Energy Limited
188. Becarm Freight Limited
189. Becozi Investments
190. Belyne Freight and Logistics Limited
191. Bendan Logistics Limited
192. Beneli Freighters Limited
193. Benlink Logistics Limited
194. Bestfast Cargo (Kenya) Limited
195. Bestfreight Conveyors Limited
196. Bex Cargo Logistics Limited
197. BG Hill Limited
198. Big Shaker Logistics Agency Limited
199. Bikha Agencies Limited
200. Bilateral Semite-Sap Limited

201 – 300

201. Bilton Enterprises Limited
202. Birdwell Ventures Limited
203. Bitya Holdings Limited
204. Blue Pearl Logistics Limited
205. Blue Scope Shipping and Logistics Limited
206. Blue Star Tours International Limited
207. Bluedot Logistics Limited
208. Bluerange Logistics Limited
209. Blue-Tide Freight Logistics Limited
210. Boehm Company Limited
211. Bogani Freight Services Limited
212. Bokhari Freight Limited
213. Bolt Speed Cargo Forwarders Limited
214. Bonfide Clearing and Forwarding Company Limited
215. Boon Freight International Logistics Limited
216. Bora Freighters Limited
217. Borabu Freight & Transport Services Limited
218. Bottom Up Clearing and Forwarding Company Limited
219. Brenzo Enterprises Limited
220. Bridge Lane International Limited
221. Britex Enterprises Company Limited
222. Brunswick Freight Logistics
223. Bryson Express Limited
224. Bulkstream Logistics Limited
225. Bumat Holdings Limited
226. Buny Logistics Limited
227. Burhani Express Logistics Limited
228. Byline Swift Services Limited
229. C. Steinweg Bridge Kenya Limited
230. Calcite Logistics (K) Limited
231. Call Fast Services Limited
232. Calsdan Logistics Kenya Limited
233. Camdel Logistics Limited
234. Cammosuh Logistics Limited
235. Candid Freighters Limited
236. Capricorn Freight Forwarders Limited
237. Care Logistics (K) Limited
238. Cargo Deck East Africa Limited
239. Cargo Hub Limited
240. Cargo News Express Limited
241. Cargo Plan Movers and Forwarders Limited
242. Cargo World Conveyors Limited
243. Cargobros Logistics Ltd
244. Cargocare International Limited
245. Cargoking Express Limited
246. Cargolog (E.A) Limited
247. Cargomania Limited
248. Cargomax Logistics Limited
249. Caribbean Freight Limited
250. Carramore International
251. Cathsons Enterprises Limited
252. Cebit Cargo Limited
253. Cesana Investments Limited
254. CGM Worldwide Shipping Co. Limited
255. Chairman Holdings Limited
256. Chandaria Industries Limited
257. Charities Logistics Limited
258. Charleton Agencies Limited
259. Chase Fast Logistics Limited
260. Chem-Labs Limited
261. Chershire Freight Limited
262. Chorwa Logistics Limited
263. Christiane Logistiks & Procurement Consultants Limited
264. Clarence Enterprises Limited
265. Clearlink Logistics Limited
266. Climbingmiles Limited
267. Cloffik Freight (K) Limited
268. Coastal Freighters (E.A) Limited
269. Collectteam Enterprises (E.A) Limited
270. Collins and Tifany Limited
271. Complast Industries Limited
272. Connex International Limited
273. Console Shipping Services Limited
274. Consolidated (Msa) Limited
275. Continental Freighters Limited
276. Convex Commercial Logistics Limited
277. Coronet Cargo Limited
278. Corporate Aviation Limited
279. Crispoll East Africa Limited
280. Crossborder Networks Limited
281. Crown Industries Limited
282. Cusna Investment Kenya Limited
283. Cyfa Logistics Limited
284. Cynus Holdings Limited
285. Damador Freight & Logistics Limited
286. Damasa Freight Forwarders Limited
287. Danros (Kenya) Limited
288. Davcharl Logistics Limited
289. Daveline Network Company Limited
290. Davkit Enterprises Limited
291. Debaso Agencies Limited
292. Decent Logistics Limited
293. Declare Freight and Logistics Ltd
294. Defko Green Solution Limited
295. Del Ray Cargo Services Limited
296. Delico International Sourcing and Logistics Limited
297. Delphi Global Logistics Limited
298. Demsey Limited
299. Denali Logistics Limited
300. Department of Defence

301 – 500

(Continuing full list)

301. Desert Commercial Shipping Limited
302. Destiny Conveyors Limited
303. Dhanush Forwarders K Limited
304. Difam Freight (K) Limited
305. Diverse Cargo Marine and Air C&F Services Limited
306. Dodhia Packaging Limited
307. Doric Enterprises Limited
308. Dorkit Finishline Limited
309. Doshi & Company (Hardware) Limited
310. Dot-Com Consultants Limited
311. DP World Logistics EA Limited
312. Drenal Enterprises Limited
313. Duke Express (E.A) Limited
314. Dunes Freight Logistics Limited
315. Duniya Forwarders
316. Duplex Forwarders Limited
317. Eagle Saints Logistics Limited
318. Eagle Wheelers Limited
319. East Africa Smiles Logistics Limited
320. East African Chains Limited
321. East African Gasoil Limited
322. Eastern Sea Logistics Limited
323. Easthal Logistics Limited
324. Edisa Holdings (K) Limited
325. Elavon Agencies Limited
326. Emerald Afrilog Limited
327. Emma's Knoll Logistics & Supplies Limited
328. Epitesh Investment Ltd
329. Equal Maritime Services Limited
330. Equirak Logistics Limited
331. Erikah Maritime Services Limited
332. Eri-Kenya Limited
333. Escom Oil Limited
334. Ete Logistics Limited
335. Eugfavour Logistics Solution Limited
336. Everlink Investments Ltd
337. Everstan Freight and Logistics Company Limited
338. Evescon Global Logistics Limited
339. Excellent Logistics Limited
340. Exhaul Limited
341. Expediters Cargo Logistics Limited
342. Export Consolidation Services Kenya Limited
343. Exxem Express Cargo Company Limited
344. Eyeblink Freight Management Limited
345. Eye-Mus Global Limited
346. Ezi Movers Limited
347. F Y Simba Shipping Agents
348. Faida Cargo Services Limited
349. Faleigh International Company Ltd
350. Fargo Courier Limited
351. Farihma Trading Company Limited
352. Fasmu Freight Forwarders Limited
353. FedEx Express Kenya Limited
354. Feliben International Limited
355. Ferida Enterprises Limited
356. Feyzo Limited
357. Fiber Freight Forwarders
358. Filiken Transit Forwarders Limited
359. Film Line Limited
360. Firsthand Cargo Handlers Limited
361. Firstlane Clearing and Forwarding Limited
362. Firstlane Logistics (K) Limited
363. Flowerport Logistics Limited
364. Focus Initiative Import and Export Company Limited
365. Food Chain (EA) Limited
366. Forte Rapida Freight Limited
367. Fracht Kenya Limited
368. Fraction Master General Freighters Limited
369. Freight Commandos Limited
370. Freight Power Logistics Limited
371. Freight Soko Ltd
372. Freightlogix Kenya Limited
373. Freightmax Co. Limited
374. Freightwings Limited
375. Frontier Links Co. Limited
376. Frontline Freight Logistics Limited
377. G4S Kenya Limited
378. Galaxy Logistics Limited
379. Gallin Holdings Limited
380. Gallion Logistics Limited
381. Gamma Villa Limited
382. Garden Freight Logistics Limited
383. Gateway Marine Services Limited
384. Gemini Global Express Limited
385. General Freighters Limited
386. Geo Freight Forwarders Limited
387. Geomwa Express Cargo Limited
388. Georine Agencies Limited
389. Gimbco Freight Limited
390. Gladin Logistic Kenya Limited
391. Glinter Logistics Limited
392. Global Business Commanders Limited
393. Globetrot Logistics Limited
394. Go Shipping Cargo Agency Limited
395. Gold Well Forwarders Limited
396. Golden Freight Services Limited
397. Green Islands Investments Limited
398. Greenleaf Trading Company Limited
399. Greenline Holdings Company Limited
400. Greentop Logistics Limited

501 – 800 (condensed continuation for SEO readability)

501. Kimu Freight Agencies Limited
502. Kind Logistics Limited
503. Kings Cargo Agencies Limited
504. Kipkebe Limited
505. Kismat Freighters Limited
506. Kodavi Investments Limited
507. Koofam Logistics Limited
508. Kooj World Limited
509. Kurtz Freighters Tours and Safaris
510. Lanseair Limited
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511. Newlife Logistics Limited
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512. Richens Logistics Limited
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513. Super Freight Limited

801 – 1000+ (final section)

801. Supercare Freight Services Limited
802. Superior Cargo Conveyors Limited
803. Superlink Major Freighters Ltd
804. Supermark Worldwide Freighters (K) Limited
805. Suzan Duty Free
806. Swift Royal Conveyors Limited
807. Swift Stallion Limited
808. Sylka Kenya Limited
809. Sylvek Limited
810. Taisasa Logistics Limited
     ...
811. Acts Business Systems Ltd
812. Affaires Afrique Limited
813. Afribase Logistics Limited
814. Africa Link Forwarders (K) Ltd
815. Airfreight and Logistics Worldwide Limited
     ...
816. Lemco Freight Forwarders Ltd
817. Limutti Holdings Ltd
818. Logenix International
819. Long Range Trading & Logistics Ltd
820. Longroad Logistics (K) Limited
821. Lycheewood Limited