Port to ICD Nairobi Cargo Handling—a common logistics activity especially in East Africa where goods move from seaports (like Mombasa) to inland container depots (ICDs) such as Nairobi:
1. Cargo Unloading at Port.
* Offloading containers or cargo from vessels at the seaport (e.g., Mombasa).
* Initial inspection and documentation verification by port authorities.
2. Customs Clearance at Port.
* Submission of import documents to customs.
* Payment of applicable duties and taxes.
* Customs inspection and release of cargo.
3. Container Detention/Storage at Port.
* Containers may be held temporarily at the port yard before clearance.
* Arranging timely pickup to avoid demurrage charges.
4. Inland Transportation from Port to ICD Nairobi.
* Organizing trucking or rail transport for moving containers or cargo from the seaport to the ICD in Nairobi.
* Ensuring proper documentation accompanies the cargo (Delivery Order, Gate Pass, etc.).
* Coordination with transporters to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
5. Handling at ICD Nairobi.
* Receipt and unloading of containers at the ICD facility.
* Inspection, checking for damage, and reporting.
* Storage of cargo if required.
* Deconsolidation if cargo is LCL or multiple consignments.
* Final sorting and preparation for onward delivery.
6. Inland Customs Procedures (if applicable).