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.
Shipping: Articles and Guides
Haraka Freight's guides on shipping for businesses shipping to Rwanda, the DRC and Burundi.
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.
Mombasa to DRC Freight: A Complete Guide for Importers
How cargo moves from the port of Mombasa to eastern DRC, which documents you need, how transit customs works and how to avoid the most common delays.
Mombasa to Burundi Freight: Shipping Cargo from Kenya to Bujumbura
What Burundian importers need to know about shipping through Mombasa, from route choices and the Rwanda–Burundi border to cargo tracking notes and OBR clearance.
Dar es Salaam to DRC Freight: Moving Cargo to Eastern and Southern DRC
How cargo moves from the port of Dar es Salaam to the Kivus and to Haut-Katanga, the documents involved and how to plan for border and road conditions.
Dar es Salaam to Burundi Freight: A Guide to Shipping Cargo to Bujumbura
A practical guide to shipping through Dar es Salaam to Burundi, covering road and lake routes, documents, the cargo tracking note and clearance with the OBR.
Mombasa to Goma Freight: Shipping Cargo from Kenya to Eastern DRC
A city-level guide to moving cargo from the port of Mombasa to Goma in North Kivu, including the two main approaches, the border at Rubavu and current conditions.
How to Ship Cargo from Mombasa to DRC, Rwanda and Burundi
Our hub guide to shipping through the port of Mombasa to Rwanda, the DRC and Burundi, with links to detailed guides for each destination and city.