Clearing & forwarding · East Africa
Customs Clearance & Freight Forwarding in East Africa
Clearing, transport and bonded warehousing between the DRC and the ports of Mombasa, Lamu and Dar es Salaam.
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Countries covered
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Gateway ports
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Logistics services
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Trade corridors
Our services
Logistics services in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda & DRC
One partner for every leg of the corridor, from customs entry at the port to delivery inland. Pick a service for a tailored quote.
Lodged before arrivalCustoms clearance in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda
Import, export and transit entries prepared and lodged before your cargo arrives, so it clears and moves on without port delays.
- Coverage
- KE · UG · TZ · RW
- Entries
- Import · Export · Transit
- Documents
- Checked before arrival
Northern CorridorCross-border road transport, DRC ⇄ Mombasa
Trucking in both directions between the port of Mombasa and eastern DRC, including Goma and Bukavu, along the Northern Corridor.
- Route
- Mombasa ⇄ Goma · Bukavu
- Corridor
- Northern Corridor
- Loads
- Containers · break-bulk
Bonded spaceWarehousing & bonded facilities, dry and reefer
Dry and reefer storage, including bonded space for cargo held under customs control while in transit.
- Storage
- Dry · Reefer
- Bonded
- Under customs control
- Use
- Transit & stock-holding
Heavy & out-of-gaugeProject cargo across the East Africa corridor
Permits, route surveys and escorts for heavy and oversized cargo, planned end to end across the East Africa corridor.
- Cargo
- Heavy lift · out-of-gauge
- Planning
- Permits · route surveys
- On the road
- Escorts
LCL & air groupageAir & sea consolidation from the DRC
LCL and air groupage through Mombasa, Lamu and Dar es Salaam ports. Pay only for the space you use.
- Gateways
- Mombasa · Lamu · Dar
- Modes
- Sea LCL · Air groupage
- Pricing
- Pay for space used
One point of contactFreight forwarding by air, sea and road
Air, sea and road freight booked and managed with one point of contact from origin to final delivery.
- Modes
- Air · Sea · Road
- Terms
- All Incoterms® 2020
- Contact
- One point of contact
Why us
Why choose Jambo Logistics
Customs expertise and corridor experience in one team.
One point of contact
A single team manages clearance, transport and storage from port to door.
Documents checked early
Entries are prepared before arrival so cargo is released faster.
Corridor know-how
Daily experience of the Northern and Central Corridors into the DRC.
Dry and reefer storage
Bonded and temperature-controlled space for sensitive cargo.
Both directions
Imports inland to the DRC and exports back to the coast.
Air, sea and road
The right mode for your cargo, timeline and budget.
The East Africa corridor
Mombasa, Lamu & Dar es Salaam to the DRC
We move cargo on the Northern and Central Corridors to the DRC, Uganda and Rwanda.
Mombasa, Kenya
Northern Corridor to Kampala, Kigali, Goma and Bukavu
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Central Corridor to Kigali, Bukavu and Lubumbashi
Lamu, Kenya
Deep-water gateway: three 400 m berths with 18 m depth
How it works
How it works
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Request a quote
Send your route, cargo and dates through the form or by phone.
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Documents checked
We review your paperwork and lodge customs entries ahead of arrival.
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Cleared and moving
Cargo is released and dispatched by road, air or sea.
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Delivered
You receive proof of delivery and the final documents.
DRC corridor desk
Shipping to or from the DRC?
One team for customs, trucking and border clearance between the coast and eastern and southern DRC, on the Northern and Central Corridors.
- Mombasa → Goma · Bukavu
- Dar es Salaam → Lubumbashi
- DRC → coast (exports)
Get a DRC corridor quote
- Route options via Mombasa or Dar es Salaam
- Customs and border documents checked
- Free document checklist for your cargo
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about customs, the DRC corridor, storage and quotes.
Still have a question?
Talk to our Nairobi team about your cargo, route or documents.
Request a quote+254 725 455 900info@jambologisticsea.comWhich countries do you clear customs in?
We clear imports, exports and transit cargo in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Do you transport cargo between the DRC and Mombasa?
Yes. We truck cargo in both directions between the port of Mombasa and eastern DRC, including Goma and Bukavu, along the Northern Corridor.
Which ports do you work through?
Mombasa and Lamu in Kenya, and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
Can you store temperature-sensitive cargo?
Yes. We offer dry and reefer storage, including bonded space for cargo held under customs control.
What documents are needed for customs clearance?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and certificate of origin. Some goods also need permits or inspection certificates; we confirm the exact list when we quote.
How do I get a quote?
Click Request a quote anywhere on this page, or call +254 725 455 900. Include the origin, destination, cargo type, weight and volume.
Jambo Logistics E.A. Ltd provides customs clearance, transport, warehousing and freight services across the East Africa corridor.
Services
Head Office
- Repen Complex, First Floor, Suite B-107, Syokimau, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- +254 725 455 900
- info@jambologisticsea.com
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