NexGen Shipping Ltd is a KPA-authorised ship agent in Mombasa, providing comprehensive ship agency services to vessel owners, operators, and charterers calling at the Port of Mombasa and East African ports. Our team operates around the clock, ensuring every vessel call is handled with precision — from pre-arrival coordination through to final port clearance and departure.
Full-Service Vessel Husbandry at Mombasa
Our vessel husbandry services cover the complete range of port call requirements. From coordinating berth allocation with Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to arranging crew changes, provisioning, bunkering, and medical assistance, NexGen's ship agency team manages every aspect of your vessel's time in port. We maintain active relationships with KPA, Kenya Revenue Authority, and all relevant port authorities — enabling faster, smoother port operations for every call.
- Pre-arrival coordination and documentation preparation
- Berth planning and KPA liaison
- Crew change management and crew welfare
- Bunkering, provisioning, and spare parts delivery
- Cargo operations superintendence and surveys
- Vessel clearance (inward and outward)
24-Hour Emergency Ship Agency Coverage
Shipping doesn't operate on office hours, and neither do we. NexGen Shipping provides dedicated 24-hour emergency ship agency coverage across East African ports. Our on-call team is reachable directly by phone and WhatsApp — no call centres, no automated responses. When your vessel needs an agent, you reach a person who knows your port, knows your ship, and can act immediately.
Liner Agency and Vessel Type Coverage
We provide ship agency services for a full range of vessel types calling at Mombasa Port and other East African ports, including container vessels, bulk carriers, general cargo ships, tankers, RoRo vessels, and passenger vessels. Our liner agency capabilities include cargo documentation management, container tracking, and coordination with shipping line principal offices.
If you are a ship owner, operator, or charterer with a vessel calling at Mombasa Port, contact NexGen Shipping now. Our ship agency team will confirm turnaround timelines, port requirements, and associated costs within hours. We are KPA-authorised, KSAA members, and operationally active at Mombasa every day of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a ship agent and what do they do at Mombasa Port?
A ship agent (also called a shipping agent or port agent) acts on behalf of a vessel owner or operator during a port call. At Mombasa Port, a ship agent coordinates everything the vessel needs — from berth allocation and KPA clearance to crew services, cargo documentation, bunkering, and departure formalities. NexGen Shipping handles all of these as a KPA-authorised ship agent in Mombasa.
Is NexGen Shipping KPA-authorised as a ship agent?
Yes. NexGen Shipping Ltd is fully authorised by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to operate as a ship agent at the Port of Mombasa. We are also a member of the Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA).
Do you provide ship agency services outside Mombasa?
Our primary operations are at Mombasa Port, the largest port in East Africa. We work with partner agents at Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Zanzibar, and other regional ports to provide coverage across the East African coast. Contact us to discuss requirements at other ports.
How quickly can you respond to a vessel call request?
NexGen Shipping operates a 24-hour ship agency desk. For pre-planned vessel calls, we begin pre-arrival coordination as soon as we receive your Notice of Readiness (NOR). For emergency calls, our duty agent is reachable by phone and WhatsApp at any time and will respond within 30 minutes.
