NexGen Shipping Ltd operates as a licensed NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) in East Africa, providing importers and exporters with access to carrier-contracted shipping rates regardless of their cargo volume. As an NVOCC, we hold carrier contracts with major shipping lines — giving our clients the pricing power of high-volume shippers without the commitment of direct carrier agreements.
What Is an NVOCC and How Does It Benefit You?
An NVOCC acts as a carrier to shippers while contracting with actual vessel operators for space. This means you get competitive freight rates, flexible booking schedules, and the ability to ship FCL or LCL cargo under a House Bill of Lading (HBL) issued by NexGen — giving you documentation control and booking flexibility that direct carrier bookings often don't allow. For small and mid-sized importers shipping into Mombasa, working with an NVOCC like NexGen can significantly reduce your per-unit freight cost.
LCL Consolidation Services from Major Origins
Not every shipment fills a full container. Our LCL consolidation service groups your cargo with other compatible shipments, giving you container-rate efficiency on smaller volumes. NexGen runs regular LCL consolidations from Guangzhou, Shanghai, Dubai (Jebel Ali), and Rotterdam into Mombasa — with fixed weekly departure schedules and predictable transit times.
FCL Booking for Larger Shipments
For full container loads, NexGen Shipping secures competitive FCL rates through our carrier contracts. We book 20-foot and 40-foot standard containers, high-cube containers, and specialised equipment (open-top, flat-rack, reefer) across all major East Africa trade lanes. Our NVOCC status gives us the flexibility to switch carriers when better scheduling or rates are available — a level of agility that direct carrier bookings cannot match.
Whether you need an FCL rate for a full container or LCL consolidation for smaller volumes, NexGen's NVOCC team will provide competitive pricing within 24 hours. Contact us with your origin, destination, and cargo details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an NVOCC and a freight forwarder?
A freight forwarder arranges transportation on behalf of a shipper. An NVOCC issues its own House Bill of Lading and takes on carrier liability — acting as a principal rather than an agent. NexGen Shipping operates as both: an NVOCC for container shipping and a licensed freight forwarder for complete cargo management.
Can an NVOCC give me better rates than booking directly with a shipping line?
Often yes — particularly for small and mid-sized shippers. NexGen holds carrier contracts based on aggregated volume across many clients, giving us rate leverage that an individual importer with 3–10 containers per month typically cannot achieve on their own.
Which origins do you run LCL consolidations from?
Our regular LCL consolidation services run from Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dubai (Jebel Ali), and Rotterdam into Mombasa. Contact us for specific departure schedules and transit times from your origin port.
