Delivery Information
Survey Equipment Delivery Across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi
Measurement Systems Limited delivers precision survey and measurement equipment throughout Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. We understand that survey instruments require careful handling — every shipment is packed, insured and documented to protect your investment from our warehouse to your site.
Measurement Systems Limited is headquartered in Kenya and operates through subsidiaries in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi, supporting customers across the region under one coordinated group standard.
Delivery Zones & Timelines
ZONE 1
Nairobi Metropolitan
Same-day or next-day delivery for in-stock items. Orders confirmed before 11 am on business days qualify for same-day delivery within Nairobi. Our own vehicle handles Nairobi deliveries for fragile precision instruments.
ZONE 2
Upcountry Kenya
2–4 business days via partnered courier. Covers Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Nyeri and all major towns. Tracking number provided on dispatch.
ZONE 3
Uganda & Tanzania
5–7 business days from dispatch. Road freight via bonded courier with cross-border customs documentation prepared by our logistics team. EAC Certificate of Origin included.
ZONE 4
Other EAC Countries
7–14 business days for Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, DRC and South Sudan. Air freight option available for urgent shipments. All export documentation provided.
Handling of Precision Instruments
Custom Foam Packaging
Total stations, GNSS receivers, levels and laser scanners are packed in manufacturer-spec foam-lined cases. Instruments are never shipped in loose padding — only in rigid cases or crates.
Shock & Tilt Indicators
Fragile precision instruments carry ShockWatch and TiltWatch labels. If a label is activated on receipt, document this immediately and contact us — we manage the insurance claim on your behalf.
Shipment Insurance
All orders are insured at full replacement value. Insurance is included in the delivery charge. In the event of loss or damage, we handle the claim and arrange replacement or repair.
Temperature-Sensitive Items
Battery packs and certain electronic components are subject to IATA regulations for air freight. We manage all dangerous goods classification and documentation for air shipments.
Import & Customs Documentation
- Commercial Invoice — prepared per customs requirements with HS codes and declared values.
- Packing List — detailed item-by-item list with weights and dimensions.
- Form C17 / Import Declaration — assisted for Kenya imports where required.
- Certificate of Conformity — KEBS PVoC certificates where applicable for regulated equipment categories.
- Calibration Certificates — factory calibration documents provided to assist customs classification as scientific instruments.
- EAC Certificate of Origin — for intra-EAC shipments to qualify for preferential tariff treatment.
Contact our logistics team — we prepare all import documentation and advise on duty rates.