Kismayo
Kismayo, Somalia
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Frans van Heerden / Pexels.
About Kismayo
Kismayo serves southern Somalia and handles a modest volume of general and container cargo, much of it relief and reconstruction traffic. Facilities are limited relative to Mogadishu and services are irregular. It is a practical option chiefly where the cargo is destined for the far south.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Kismayo — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 23–29 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Somalia lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Kismayo, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Kismayo
- Country
- Somalia
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- SOKMU
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 23–29 days
What to know about Kismayo
- Serves southern Somalia
- Modest general and container volumes
- Limited facilities relative to Mogadishu
- Chiefly useful for cargo destined for the far south
Same country
Other ports in Somalia
We also ship to 2 other ports in Somalia.
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