For cargo that cannot wait for a ship, Brandmax runs air freight through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi - East Africa's busiest cargo gateway. We hold working relationships with the major carriers serving Nairobi, which means we can secure space during peak season and negotiate rates that reflect real volume, not walk-up pricing.
We handle the full range: express shipments that must fly on the next available departure, consolidated air freight for cost-sensitive cargo that still needs to move quickly, and general cargo on scheduled services. Our team professionally manages temperature-sensitive shipments including pharmaceuticals, perishables and life-science products, as well as high-value goods, vehicles and project equipment. Dangerous goods are accepted by arrangement with correctly certified documentation.
Every air shipment is coordinated end to end: export documentation and airway bills, customs entries at both ends, collection or receiving at our facility, and final delivery with proof of delivery. You get a named coordinator and status updates at each handover - not a tracking number left to interpret alone.
What is included
- Airport-to-airport and door-to-door service options
- Express, consolidated and general air cargo bookings
- Airway bill preparation and export documentation
- Temperature-sensitive and pharmaceutical handling
- Dangerous goods handling by arrangement (IATA DGR)
- Customs clearance at JKIA coordinated by our in-house team
- Collection, receiving and final-mile delivery options
How it works
Request a quote
Share cargo type, weight, dimensions and required arrival date. We respond with routing and rates within one business day.
Book and document
We secure space with the carrier and prepare the airway bill, export declaration and any product-specific paperwork.
Collect and tender
Cargo is collected or received at our facility, checked, built up and tendered to the airline at JKIA.
Clear and deliver
At destination we coordinate customs release and final delivery, closing the file with signed proof of delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is air freight to or from Nairobi?
Most major world gateways reach Nairobi in 1-5 days airport-to-airport depending on the routing and carrier. Express services move on the next available departure; consolidated services trade a day or two for a better rate.
What are the size or weight limits?
Passenger aircraft accept individual pieces up to roughly 300 kg subject to dimensions; freighter aircraft take much larger and heavier pieces. Tell us your piece count, weights and dimensions and we will confirm the right capacity.
Can you handle perishables or pharmaceuticals?
Yes - we regularly handle temperature-sensitive cargo including flowers, fresh produce and medical supplies, with cool-chain coordination on request.
How is air freight charged?
By chargeable weight - the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (volume in cm divided by 6,000). We calculate it for you up front so the quote has no surprises.