Road Transport & Regional Transit in Tanzania
Portage Logistics provides road transport across Tanzania and transit cargo forwarding to the landlocked countries of Central and Southern Africa. From the Port of Dar es Salaam, we move cargo inland and across borders — managing the trucks, the documentation, and the corridor coordination so your goods reach their destination without unnecessary delays or holds.
Our transit desk handles bonded cargo moving through Tanzania under TRA supervision, from the moment it leaves the port to the moment it crosses the border and the transit bond is acquitted.
Domestic Road Transport
We arrange trucking from the port and airport to destinations across Tanzania, matching the right vehicle to your cargo type and volume. Whether you need a single delivery or ongoing transport coordination, we position trucks, manage dispatch, and keep your cargo moving.
Our domestic transport service includes:
- Container haulage from the Port of Dar es Salaam to upcountry destinations
- General cargo and breakbulk transport across Tanzania
- Airport cargo collection and delivery
- Last-mile delivery to your customer or warehouse
Regional Transit Cargo
Tanzania is the gateway to landlocked Central and Southern Africa, and the Port of Dar es Salaam is the most efficient entry point for cargo moving to the DRC, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. We move transit cargo along two main corridors:
The Central Corridor — from Dar es Salaam through Dodoma and Singida to Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.
The Tunduma Corridor (TANZAM) — from Dar es Salaam south to Tunduma/Nakonde, serving Zambia, Malawi, and the DRC via Lusaka and Lubumbashi.
Transit cargo moves under bond, duty-suspended, with an Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) seal applied by the TRA. We manage the transit bond execution, the ECTS seal, the corridor documentation, and the bond acquittal once the cargo exits Tanzania — so the bond is closed cleanly and your liability is cleared.
Transit Bond Management
The transit bond is the financial guarantee that duty-suspended cargo will leave Tanzania. An open or improperly acquitted bond creates liability that sits on your account until it is closed. We execute the bond at the point of entry, track the cargo to the border, and manage the acquittal process with the TRA once exit is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a transit bond in Tanzania?
A transit bond is a financial guarantee lodged with the TRA that duty-suspended cargo will exit Tanzania within a defined period. Once the cargo crosses the border and exit is confirmed, the bond is acquitted (cancelled). An unacquitted bond creates ongoing liability for the importer or agent.
Which corridors does Portage Logistics serve?
We serve the Central Corridor (Dar es Salaam to Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda) and the Tunduma/TANZAM Corridor (Dar es Salaam to Zambia, Malawi, and the DRC). Contact us for specific routing and transit times for your destination.
How long does transit cargo take to reach Zambia or the DRC from Dar es Salaam?
Transit times depend on the destination, border conditions, and cargo type. We provide estimated transit times when quoting, based on current corridor conditions and your specific routing.
Moving cargo across the region? Get a quote or call +255 763 666 993.