Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Customs Clearing & Freight Forwarding

Expert customs clearance and freight forwarding across East & Central Africa. Sea, air, and road — delivered with precision and reliability.

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TZ

Registered Company

DSM

Port Operations

What We Do

OUR
SERVICES

Competent in sea, air, and road freight — we provide end-to-end clearing & forwarding with consultancy services tailored to your logistics needs.

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Sea Freight Clearance

Full customs clearance for FCL & LCL container and bulk cargo. Expert handling at Dar es Salaam port with waiver for container depots guaranteed.

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Air Freight

Swift air cargo clearance and forwarding. Urgent shipments handled with rapid documentation, inspection, and release coordination.

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Road Freight & Transport

Inland transport to all local and regional destinations. Containers, open trucks, car carriers and platform trailers available to suit every need.

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Transit Cargo Clearance

Seamless transit operations: shipping-line release, insurance coverage, and customs clearance up to border points for onward delivery.

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Cargo Consolidation

1.5-acre secured, wall-fenced facility. Container stuffing, customs processing, documentation, and forwarding to shipping lines and airlines.

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Vehicle Delivery

Agents for overseas vehicle traders. Van, SUV, Sedan and truck imports arranged. Car-carrier or drive delivery to Tanzania and neighboring countries.

Who We Are

YOUR FREIGHT
PARTNER

Southwave Coastal Freight Ltd is a registered limited company under CAP 212 of the Companies Act of Tanzania, providing customs clearing, freight forwarding, shipping consolidation, and inland transportation services.

Based at Lumumba Street, Saba General Building, Dar es Salaam, we operate as local and international freight forwarders — covering everything from brokerage and inspection to documentation and final clearance.

Cargo Safety Cost Efficiency Reliability Convenience Customer First Innovation

Mission

To provide the best possible service to our customers, enabling them to concentrate on what they do best, without worrying about clearance and deliveries.

Vision

To be the number one clearing and freight forwarding company — measured in service excellence and reliability.

Purpose

A leader in Clearing & Forwarding with enhanced services and exceptional customer relationships.

Trade Corridors

WHERE WE
OPERATE

We handle transit containers, bulk cargo and motor vehicles to key East & Central African destinations. Strong relationships with all shipping lines at Dar es Salaam port guarantee weaver for container depots.

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Zambia

Via Tunduma Border

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DRC Congo

Central Corridor

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Malawi

Southern Corridor

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Zimbabwe

Southern Africa

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Rwanda

Great Lakes Route

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Burundi

Central Africa

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Uganda

Northern Corridor

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Mozambique

Coastal Route

How It Works

THE CLEARING
PROCESS

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Documentation

Submit invoices, packing lists & permits

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Inspection

Goods inspection & TRA assessment

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Customs Entry

C41/C36 form & duty calculation

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Duty Payment

Tax paid 3+ days before clearance

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Final Clearance

Port/airport release upon compliance

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Delivery

Local or regional transport to destination

Get In Touch

LET'S MOVE
YOUR CARGO

Ready to ship? Our expert team handles your freight and customs requirements with speed and accuracy. Reach out for a competitive quote.

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Office

Lumumba Street, Saba General Building 4th Floor,
P.O Box 71144, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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Phone

+255 763 873 747

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Email

info@southwave.co.tz

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