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Everything You Need to Know About Shipping with Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear guidance on global ocean lines, air cargo priority, Dar es Salaam Port customs clearance (TANCIS), and cross-border transit corridors.
FREIGHT FORWARDING
Ocean & Air Freight Inquiries
Ocean freight from major Chinese ports (Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen) typically takes 22 to 30 days to reach the Port of Dar es Salaam. Shipments from Jebel Ali (Dubai / UAE) take approximately 10 to 14 days, while shipments from India take 12 to 16 days.
FCL (Full Container Load): You hire an exclusive 20ft, 40ft, or 40ft High Cube container solely for your cargo. It offers the fastest transit and lowest risk of handling.
LCL (Less than Container Load / Groupage): If you do not have enough goods to fill an entire container, your cargo is consolidated with other shipments, and you only pay for the volume (CBM) or weight (KG) you occupy.
LCL (Less than Container Load / Groupage): If you do not have enough goods to fill an entire container, your cargo is consolidated with other shipments, and you only pay for the volume (CBM) or weight (KG) you occupy.
Our Priority Air Freight service delivers urgent cargo from China, Dubai, Europe, and India to Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA - Dar es Salaam) within 2 to 4 working days, with expedited customs tarmac clearance upon arrival.
CUSTOMS & TRANSIT
Customs Clearance (TANCIS) & Regional Transit
To process customs clearance via TANCIS, you need:
1. Original Bill of Lading (B/L) or Telex Release
2. Commercial Invoice & Packing List
3. Certificate of Conformity (PVoC / TBS)
4. TIN & Tax Clearance Certificate (for domestic importers)
Our certified customs brokerage team handles all filings directly with TRA.
1. Original Bill of Lading (B/L) or Telex Release
2. Commercial Invoice & Packing List
3. Certificate of Conformity (PVoC / TBS)
4. TIN & Tax Clearance Certificate (for domestic importers)
Our certified customs brokerage team handles all filings directly with TRA.
Transit via the Southern Corridor from Dar es Salaam Port to Zambia (Lusaka / Ndola) takes 3 to 5 days. For the DRC Mining Belt (Lubumbashi / Kolwezi) via the Kasumbalesa border, transit is completed within 5 to 7 days with continuous 24/7 GPS satellite telematics.
You can simply visit our Live Tracking Page and enter your Tracking ID (e.g. `GAG-GBL-001`), Container Number (e.g. `MSKU9238472`), or Bill of Lading (B/L) number to get real-time milestone checkpoints.
24/7 SUPPORT DESK
Have a Question Not Answered Here?
Our operations coordination officers are available 24/7 to assist with rates, routes, and customs advisory.
Dar es Salaam Hub
- Head Office: Samora Avenue, Zanaki St, Dar es Salaam 11104
- Direct Line: +255 717 920 707
- Email: info@gaggleslogistics.com