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 (manufacturers, producers, traders) involved in importation and exportation.
2. Associate Members – These are companies that provide services to cargo owners - transporters, clearing and forwarding agents, ship agents, agents, banks, law firms,  insurance companies, business memberships organizations (BMOs) e.t.c.

To join,  one has to fill in a Member Application Form which is submitted together with the requisite members entrance and annual subscription fees. ( Note: The form enables us to enter your organization's details in our database and is therefore very important.)

Cheque Payable to:  Kenya Shippers Council

Why join Kenya Shippers Council.

1. To form a strong and united advocacy body through which your grievances can be advanced to relevant bodies.

2. It is international practice for cargo owners to come together under the auspicies of Shippers Councils to create a forum for representing their interests

3. Expand your world view of best practices in transport and logistics.

4. KSC provides the best forum for cargo owners, private and public service providers, policy formulators and donors to interact in one forum and exchange ideas of trade and loggistics competitiveness.

5. To participate at members only forums and activities i.e. networking meetings, member open days e.t.c

Benefits of joining Kenya Shippers Council

1. Interventions in operational issues with respect to delays in cargo clearance, unfair charges, non-tarrif bariers, e.t.c. Through the unified voice of the Council's, the potential for backlash or victimization is mitigated.

2.. Increased competitiveness of yoru business as result of  our advocacy and lobbying activities.

4. Your staff will benefit from training and best practice awaress workshops in different aspects of transport, logistics and trade facilitation. 

5. Current updates on developments in transport and logistics through our newsletters, website, study publications and competitive forums.

6. Opportunity to expand your business contacts during our meetings and open forums.