Beat the December Rush: Peak Surcharges, Booking Windows and How to Land Your Cargo Before the Holidays

by sidoman | Nov 11, 2026 | Shipping Guides & Tips

Beat the December Rush: Peak Surcharges, Booking Windows and How to Land Your Cargo Before the HolidaysEvery year the same story plays out at Mombasa. Shops plan for December, suppliers in China rush to clear orders before their own New Year, and somewhere in the...

Kenya’s 2026 Customs Valuation Rules: What Importers Must Keep for Five Years

by sidoman | Nov 10, 2026 | Trade Law & Regulation

Kenya's 2026 Customs Valuation Rules: What Importers Must Keep for Five YearsThe price on an invoice is only the beginning of the story. Importers must be able to explain how that price was arrived at, and support it with records long after the goods have left the...

The Corridor Changes Shape: What Q4 2026 Means for Cargo Bound for Uganda, Rwanda and the Congo

by sidoman | Nov 6, 2026 | Shipping Guides & Tips

The Corridor Changes Shape: What Q4 2026 Means for Cargo Bound for Uganda, Rwanda and the CongoNew paperwork, a regional bond and a rail line that is still under construction are reshaping the road out of Mombasa. Here is what freight users need to know.Sidoman Blog...

Eight Digits That Decide Your Duty: Getting the HS Code Right in Kenya

by sidoman | Nov 4, 2026 | Customs & Clearing

Eight Digits That Decide Your Duty: Getting the HS Code Right in KenyaMost importers watch the freight rate closely. Far fewer watch the eight digit number that decides how much duty they pay once the cargo reaches Mombasa. That number is the HS code, and choosing it...

The Clock Nobody Watches: What a Container Really Costs When It Sits at Mombasa

by sidoman | Nov 4, 2026 | Shipping Guides & Tips

The Clock Nobody Watches: What a Container Really Costs When It Sits at MombasaStorage fees and demurrage can outrun the freight bill. The charges are predictable, and the warning arrives before the ship does.Sidoman Blog  |  Port of Mombasa  | ...