East Africa to Burundi Freight Forwarding: A Business Guide
How freight forwarding to Burundi works for businesses importing through East Africa, from choosing a gateway to OBR clearance, documents and the main cost drivers.
East Africa Logistics Blog
Practical guides to moving cargo across East and Central Africa.
Welcome to the East Africa logistics blog from Haraka Freight International. Our team in Kigali writes practical guides for importers, exporters and project teams: how cargo moves from the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, how customs works for Rwanda, the DRC and Burundi, and how to plan reliable shipments across the region. Start with our hub guides on how to ship cargo from Mombasa, how to ship cargo from Dar es Salaam and East Africa logistics corridors, or filter by topic below.
Cross-Border Logistics Between Rwanda, DRC and Burundi
A practical guide to moving goods across the land borders between Rwanda, eastern DRC and Burundi, including Rubavu–Goma, Rusizi–Bukavu, Lake Kivu and the Rwanda–Burundi crossing.
Cross-Border Freight from Kenya and Tanzania to Central Africa
How long-haul freight moves from Kenya and Tanzania into Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC, which borders it crosses, how transit customs works and how to plan a reliable shipment.
Mombasa vs Dar es Salaam: Choosing the Right Port for Central Africa Cargo
A practical comparison of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam for cargo going to Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC, by destination, cargo type and corridor, with a simple decision framework.
Northern Corridor vs Central Corridor for DRC and Burundi Cargo
How East Africa's two trade corridors compare for cargo bound for the DRC and Burundi, from the agencies that run them to routes, customs tools and border risks.
How Customs Clearance Works for Transit Cargo to DRC
A step-by-step explanation of how DRC-bound cargo moves through East African ports and transit countries under customs control, and how it is finally cleared by the DGDA.
How Customs Clearance Works for Transit Cargo to Burundi
How goods for Burundi are declared once with the OBR under the EAC Single Customs Territory, what the cargo tracking note is, and which documents and steps keep clearance moving.
Transit Cargo from Mombasa: Customs, Documentation and Delivery
What happens to transit cargo at the port of Mombasa, from the manifest and pre-arrival declarations to release, electronic cargo tracking, free time and the hand-over at the border.
Transit Cargo from Dar es Salaam: Customs, Documentation and Delivery
How transit cargo is declared and released at the port of Dar es Salaam, which inland options it can take along the Central Corridor and how to avoid charges and delays.