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Cheap way to import products from the U.S
Tin-Man
#1 Posted : Thursday, August 06, 2009 10:50:00 PM
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Hi guyz,anyone with any idea on a cheaper means of importing products from the u.s. Currently I only know of U.S.P.S on www.usps.com who import via posta here in kenya. The items for import are electronics like pcs,laptops,tvs etc. Let's share our knowledge and empower ourselves. Thanks.

One day at a time.
MoKenya
#2 Posted : Friday, August 07, 2009 11:56:00 PM
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@ Tin- man

I must say this is a tough one and I am also grappling with it. costs are hefty.

You might want to consider ocean freight if you intend to ship bulky items/or in bulk. I googled up one company that seems to have a Kenyan connection http://nilecargocarrier....csreq/kenyashipping.htm and you can check them out. I have not used them yet though.
deadpoet
#3 Posted : Saturday, August 08, 2009 3:28:00 PM
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Try this: www.bongous.com

Hope that helps you get your money mayn
jinaless
#4 Posted : Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:38:00 PM
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http://kenyalinkshipping.com/default.aspx

haven't used them yet,but check it out.
Chaka
#5 Posted : Friday, August 28, 2009 6:44:00 AM
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@Tin-Man,

i would have been happier if your thread was headed'Cheap way to export products to the US' That way we woud help build the Kenyan economy(AGOA?) rather than the US one.....
Tin-Man
#6 Posted : Friday, August 28, 2009 7:01:00 AM
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Checked out the suggested websites. Bongous is more expensive than even usps. But the rest are aait. I think now if we can get someone who has actually dealt with either nile cargo carrier,kenyashiplinking.com or any other cargo handler from u.s,they give us info about the credibility of these guys. Thanks to all of you. Lets share the knowledge.

One day at a time.
jaribu
#7 Posted : Friday, August 28, 2009 8:41:00 AM
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@ tin man

i have used expolanka and we never fought. check their site http://www.expolankafrei...ional_offices/kenya.htm

but the best way would be to talk to the somalis who have dominated this game in the last few years. what they will advice you is to use whatever shipping agent you have in u.s,who will forward the goods to their offices in dubai,then they will forward the goods to you in kenya and you can collect them at eastleigh. the somalis are the cheapest since they charge per kilo and you don't have to face the dreaded customs at JKIA. check their contacts below and give them a buzz. good luck mate,i know it's a tough old game.

http://www.africansalihiya.com/contact.html




bY aNy MeAns NecEsSaRy.....
Chaka
#8 Posted : Friday, August 28, 2009 8:55:00 AM
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@Jaribu,

is the reverse applicable i.e wether the same can be used to send goods to the US?
jaribu
#9 Posted : Friday, August 28, 2009 9:19:00 AM
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@chaka- sorry i have no clue on how to send stuff to the US,only how to import. but i would not expect any shortcuts in exporting goods. please consult the waria on the link i gave. thanx

bY aNy MeAns NecEsSaRy.....
Kenkmat
#10 Posted : Monday, August 31, 2009 4:18:00 PM
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Try the dhl easyshop service. U get a us addres and when u shop online n send ur stuff there,it is automaticaly sent to kenya n u clear shipping charges @ dhl office when it arrives.
Am curious about usps n posta,what addres do u use if u dont hav a p.o box,n also if u do have a p.o box do they call u when ur package arrives?
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