How to become a member:

Membership is open to registered businesses operating in Kenya and the Neighboring East Africa member states.
We have two category of membership;

1. Ordinary members – Cargo Owners (manufactures, producers, dealers) involved in importation and exportation.
2. Associate Members – These are companies that provide services to Cargo Owners either as their transporters, logistics and support companies, clearing/forwarding agents, shipping lines and agents, banks, insurance companies etc.

To join one fills in a Member Application Form and remits the requisite members entrance fees and annual subscription fee.

Cheque Payable to KENYA SHIPPERS COUNCIL.

As a clearing and forwarding company the entrance fees paid once is kshs. 30,000 and annual subscription is kshs. 25,000/= 

Benefits of joining Kenya Shippers Council

1. Interventions in respect to imports delays and challenges with Government Agencies, Service providers etc

2. Through the unified voice – the potential for backlash or victimization is mitigated.

3. You will also benefit from improved efficiency. Remember on your own you may not be able to successful “fight the war” with some of the challenges with Government Institutions.

4. Enhanced Publicity as a result of listing in our E-portal, Web Site and our forthcoming directory of Service Providers.

5. Our advocacy and lobbying which aims at improving business environment and competitiveness, the resultant gains which include reduced costs of doing business leading to efficiency and competitiveness for all players.

6. Opportunity to meet possible clients during our meetings and open forums.

7. We will also intervene on your behalf on any issues that inhibit your competitiveness.  Delays at the Port, Container Freight Stations

8. As a member of the Kenya Shippers Council you will benefit through participation in our  numerous forums and trainings, research findings, news letters that we avail to our members.

9. Kenya Shippers Council acts as a liaison for all the stakeholders and operators in the transport and logistics chain who face enormous challenges along the supply chain i.e, inefficiency, bureaucracy and high costs of doing business.

Why join Kenya Shippers Council.

1. To form a strong a united private sector organization to address the numerous challenges posed by the poor transport and logistics supply chain in Kenya and the region.
2. It is international practice for Cargo Owners to come together under the auspices of Shippers Council to create a forum for representing their interest
3. To enable your company achieve a competitive edge
4. To receive regular information, updates on Transport, Trade Facilitations
5. To influence government regulations supporting those which are appropriate and opposing those which impede on your business
6. To benefits from the capacity building activities and programs i.e. workshops, seminars
7. To participate at members only Forums and Activities – i.e.  Networking Meetings