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Seafreight and shipping from Europe to Kenya
Packing Essentials

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Hand-picked packing supplies from Amazon.de that we actually use and recommend for shipments to Kenya.

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Blue Water Barrels (60L–220L)

Food-grade HDPE barrels — the classic blue drums Kenyans abroad use to ship dry goods, clothes and household items home. Stackable, water-tight, customs-friendly.

  • Stackable in containers
  • Watertight seal
  • Customs-friendly
  • Reusable for years
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Tutorial · 2 min watch

How to tape a box that survives the journey.

The classic H-tape method. Three strips on the bottom, three on the top — that's what keeps your goods safe from Weilerswist all the way to Nairobi.

  • 01Fold smaller flaps first, then the larger ones
  • 02Run tape along the center seam, 5 cm onto each side
  • 03Add two more strips across the side seams
  • 04Repeat exactly the same on the top
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The full packing kit.

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Boxes

Heavy-duty Moving Boxes

Double-walled cardboard cartons in 60×40×40 cm and larger sizes for clothes, books and lighter household goods.

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Tape

Brown Packing Tape & Dispenser

Heavy-duty 48 mm acrylic tape rolls — survives long sea journeys and humid port handling.

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Cushioning

Bubble Wrap & Air Pillows

Protect electronics, glass, decor and fragile items inside boxes or barrels.

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Wrapping

Stretch & Shrink Wrap

Cling film for pallets, suitcases and furniture — keeps everything bundled and dust-free.

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Measuring

Digital Luggage Scale

Weigh barrels and boxes accurately to avoid surprises at our weighbridge.

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Labelling

Shipping Labels & Permanent Markers

Waterproof labels and oil-based markers so addresses survive the journey to Nairobi.

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Tools

Utility Knife / Box Cutter

Sharp retractable blade — essential for opening boxes and cutting tape cleanly.

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Security

Brass Padlocks & TSA Locks

Lock your barrels and suitcases — small investment, big peace of mind.

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Securing

Strapping & Heavy Zip Ties

Polyester strapping and reusable zip ties to bundle barrels and pallets.

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Got it all? Time to ship.

Pack your barrels and boxes, send us the dimensions, and we'll pick them up anywhere in DE, NL, BE or LU.

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