Customs Clearance & Freight Forwarding
Licensed & Compliant

Registered customs agents & freight forwarders

Full-cycle clearance & forwarding
across every freight mode

FreightLog Global is your single point of contact for international freight forwarding and customs clearance handling every step from origin documentation through to final delivery. Whether your cargo moves by air, sea, road, or rail, we manage it with precision, compliance, and speed.

  • Licensed customs agents for import & export clearance at all major ports and border crossings
  • Freight forwarding partnerships with IATA-accredited airlines, global shipping lines, and road carriers
  • Full documentation handling: Bill of Lading, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, permits, and more
  • Tariff classification, duty calculation, and pre-clearance advisory to avoid delays
  • Real-time tracking and proactive communication at every milestone

120+

Countries Served

4

Freight Modes Covered

98%

On-Time Clearance Rate

24/7

Operational Support

Air, Sea, Road & Rail Freight

Each freight mode has unique strengths. We assess your cargo, timeline, budget, and destination to recommend the right solution and we're transparent about where each mode has limitations.

Air Freight Forwarding

Air Freight Forwarding

Speed and reliability for time critical cargo worldwide

Air Freight Where We Deliver Our Strongest Performance

Air freight is our primary forwarding strength. We have established partnerships with IATA-accredited cargo airlines and freight booking channels, enabling us to move urgent and high-value shipments from origin to destination with exceptional speed and visibility. We handle air waybills, IATA DGR compliance for dangerous goods, consolidation (groupage) cargo, and charter requests.

Our Strengths
  • Fastest transit times: 1–5 days globally
  • Expert AWB documentation & airline liaison
  • IATA DGR dangerous goods handling
  • Same-day and next-flight options available
  • Strong preferred rates with major carriers
  • Live cargo tracking portal access
  • Perishables, pharmaceuticals & high-value items
Honest Gaps
  • Higher freight cost vs sea/road (premium for speed)
  • Weight/volume restrictions per shipment
  • Limited for bulk or oversize cargo
  • Carbon footprint higher than surface modes
  • Restricted items list broader than sea freight
FCL Charter LCL Consolidation Express / NFO Perishables Pharma & Cold Chain High-Value Cargo DGR Compliance
Sea Freight Forwarding

Sea Freight Forwarding

FCL & LCL ocean freight for bulk and large shipments

Sea Freight Cost Effective for Bulk & Large Volume

Ocean freight is the backbone of global trade for bulk and large volume shipments. FreightLog Global manages both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments, coordinating with major shipping lines operating through Dar es Salaam Port, Mombasa, Durban, and other key East and Southern African gateways. We handle Bills of Lading, manifest filing, port agency, and release documentation.

Our Strengths
  • FCL & LCL consolidation services
  • Strong port relationships at DSM, Mombasa & Durban
  • Competitive freight rates on major trade lanes
  • Project cargo and OOG (out-of-gauge) handling
  • Container tracking and ETA monitoring
  • Full B/L and manifest documentation support
  • Reefer and temperature-controlled containers
Honest Gaps
  • Longer transit times: 10–45+ days depending on route
  • Port congestion can cause unpredictable delays
  • Not suitable for time-critical shipments
  • Port demurrage charges if not cleared promptly
  • LCL consolidation adds handling time
FCL 20ft / 40ft LCL Consolidation Reefer Containers OOG / Project Cargo RORO Port Agency Pre-Clearance
Road Freight

Road Freight

Cross-border trucking & last-mile delivery across East Africa

Road Freight — Our Regional Delivery Backbone

Road freight is how cargo reaches its final destination. FreightLog Global coordinates cross-border trucking from Tanzanian ports to landlocked destinations including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Zambia, and Malawi. We manage transit permits, border crossing documentation, customs transit bonds, and last-mile delivery coordination. Our network of vetted trucking partners ensures cargo integrity and on-time delivery.

Our Strengths
  • Established cross border trucking corridor expertise
  • Transit bond management for landlocked cargo
  • Door-to-door delivery capability
  • Vetted, insured trucking partners
  • Groupage (LTL) and dedicated (FTL) loads
  • Border crossing documentation & liaison
  • Refrigerated (reefer) truck options available
Honest Gaps
  • Road conditions in some corridors cause delays
  • Border crossing times can be unpredictable
  • Limited options for very heavy oversize loads
  • Fuel surcharges during price spikes affect rates
  • Longer transit vs air for urgent deliveries
FTL — Full Truck Load LTL — Groupage Cross-Border Transit Bond Landlocked Corridors Last-Mile Delivery Reefer Trucks
Rail Freight

Rail Freight

SGR and rail corridor services for bulk & inland haulage

Rail Freight — Emerging Corridor Strength

Rail freight is becoming an increasingly important option in East Africa, particularly with the development of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network and existing metre-gauge corridors. FreightLog Global facilitates rail forwarding for bulk commodities, mining cargo, agricultural produce, and containerised freight on the Tanzania–Zambia (TAZARA), Central Line, and SGR routes. We manage rail waybills, inland container depot (ICD) coordination, and multimodal integration.

Our Strengths
  • Cost-effective for heavy, bulk commodities
  • Lower carbon footprint vs road haulage
  • TAZARA & SGR corridor expertise
  • ICD and dry port coordination at Dar es Salaam
  • Reduced road damage risk for fragile goods
  • Multimodal integration: sea + rail handovers
  • Suitable for agricultural and mining bulk loads
Honest Gaps
  • Network coverage still expanding — not all destinations
  • Schedules can be irregular on some corridors
  • Transit times longer than road on some routes
  • Last-mile connection to final delivery still needs road
  • Infrastructure upgrades ongoing — occasional disruptions
TAZARA Corridor SGR Services Bulk Commodities ICD Coordination Multimodal Agricultural Cargo Mining Cargo

Cargo Transit Services

Cargo transit goes beyond forwarding it covers the full journey management of goods moving through multiple countries, ports, and transfer points. FreightLog Global specialises in managing complex multimodal transit movements with the documentation, bonding, and compliance support that keeps cargo flowing without interruption.

Your cargo, moving through multiple countries — we manage every handover point.

Transit cargo is goods that pass through one or more countries before reaching their final destination. This requires coordinated documentation, customs transit bonds, cross-border permits, and seamless handovers between transport modes. FreightLog Global acts as your single logistics manager across the entire transit journey — from port of entry to final delivery point in the destination country.

Example Transit Corridor

Dar es Salaam Port
ICD / CFS
Cross-Border Clearing
Kampala / Kigali

FreightLog manages every step — customs bonds, transit permits, carrier handovers, and real-time updates to you throughout.

Transit Documentation
Permits, bonds & transit papers

We prepare and manage all documentation required to move cargo through transit countries, ensuring compliance at every border and preventing costly holds or confiscations.

  • Transit bond issuance and management
  • Cross-border transit permits
  • Customs transit entry declarations (T1/T2)
  • Carnet de Passage coordination
  • Certificate of Origin and phytosanitary certs
Multimodal Transit
Sea → Rail → Road handovers

Complex cargo journeys often require cargo to transfer between ships, trains, and trucks. We coordinate all mode handovers, inter-modal terminals, and ICD/CFS operations seamlessly.

  • Sea-to-rail at port / ICD interfaces
  • Rail-to-road at inland terminals
  • Container stripping and re-stuffing where needed
  • Multimodal Bill of Lading issuance
  • End-to-end cargo visibility across all modes
Inland Corridor Management
Landlocked country deliveries

Serving Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Zambia, Malawi, and other landlocked markets we manage the full corridor journey from port to final delivery.

  • Uganda corridor via Mutukula / Malaba
  • Rwanda / Burundi via Rusumo / Kobero
  • Zambia via TAZARA / Nakonde
  • DRC via Kasumbalesa and Lake Tanganyika
  • Malawi via Songwe / Mchinji
Customs Transit Clearance
Smooth border crossings guaranteed

Our licensed customs agents and border clearing partners manage all entry and transit declarations, ensuring cargo moves without stops, seizures, or unnecessary demurrage at borders.

  • Pre-lodgement of border crossing documents
  • Liaison with border customs officers
  • Scanning and physical inspection coordination
  • Dispute resolution and bond cancellation
  • Post-transit customs compliance reporting
Real-Time Transit Tracking
Full visibility at every milestone

Know exactly where your transit cargo is at every point from port arrival, customs clearance, transit bond activation, border crossing, to final delivery confirmation.

  • Live shipment status updates via portal or WhatsApp
  • Border crossing ETA notifications
  • Proof of delivery documentation
  • Milestone alerts: customs cleared, en-route, delivered
  • Full transit event audit trail
Warehousing & Transit Storage
Secure interim storage at transit hubs

When cargo needs to wait for connecting transport, transhipment, or release of documents, our bonded warehousing facilities at key transit hubs provide secure interim storage under customs control.

  • Bonded warehousing at port areas and ICDs
  • Container yard facilities for FCL storage
  • Short-term and long-term options
  • Cargo inspection and devanning services
  • Re-packaging and labelling services

Our Clearance & Transit Process

From the moment your cargo leaves origin to final delivery — here's how FreightLog Global manages each stage.

01
Enquiry & Quote

Submit cargo details — mode, volume, destination. We respond with a competitive freight quote within hours.

02
Booking & Pre-Clearance

We book space with the carrier and begin pre-clearance documentation review to identify any compliance issues early.

03
Documentation

Our team prepares or reviews all required documents: Bill of Lading, AWB, invoices, permits, and customs entries.

04
Cargo Movement

Cargo moves on the agreed mode. We track in real time and coordinate all carrier and agent communications.

05
Customs Clearance

Our licensed agents file declarations, pay duties, and secure release from customs at the destination port or border.

06
Final Delivery

Last-mile delivery to your warehouse, site, or depot. Signed proof of delivery sent to you for records.

What Sets FreightLog Global Apart

We don't just move cargo — we protect it, document it, and deliver it with accountability at every step.

Licensed & Registered Agents

Our customs brokers and freight agents are fully licensed and registered with relevant port and customs authorities — giving you legal compliance you can rely on.

Carrier & Port Relationships

Years of relationship-building with shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, and port authorities means we get better rates, faster turnarounds, and inside-track problem solving when issues arise.

Tariff & Compliance Advisory

We advise on HS code classification, applicable duties, import restrictions, and regulatory requirements before your cargo ships — preventing costly corrections or seizures at destination.

Real-Time Visibility

Our tracking portal and proactive communication team keep you informed at every milestone — you'll never have to chase us for an update on your shipment.

Multimodal Expertise

We design multimodal solutions that combine air, sea, road, and rail to optimise both cost and transit time — not every shipment needs the most expensive option.

Dedicated Account Support

Every client is assigned a dedicated freight officer who understands your cargo, your business, and your preferred communication style — available 24/7 during active shipments.

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FreightLog Global | Logistics & Freight Forwarding

FreightLog Global

Seamless freight forwarding | Air, Sea & Road logistics | Customs clearance

Trusted supply chain partner across Africa