https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/Guides to moving cargo across East and Central Africa.en https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/east-africa-to-burundi-freight-forwarding/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/east-africa-to-burundi-freight-forwarding/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow freight forwarding to Burundi works for businesses importing through East Africa, from choosing a gateway to OBR clearance, documents and the main cost drivers. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/rwanda-drc-burundi-cross-border-logistics/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/rwanda-drc-burundi-cross-border-logistics/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/cross-border-freight-central-africa/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/cross-border-freight-central-africa/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-vs-dar-es-salaam-port/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-vs-dar-es-salaam-port/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/northern-vs-central-corridor/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/northern-vs-central-corridor/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/drc-transit-customs-clearance/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/drc-transit-customs-clearance/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/burundi-transit-customs-clearance/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/burundi-transit-customs-clearance/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/transit-cargo-from-mombasa/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/transit-cargo-from-mombasa/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTWhat 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/transit-cargo-from-dar-es-salaam/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/transit-cargo-from-dar-es-salaam/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/choose-freight-forwarder-drc-burundi/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/choose-freight-forwarder-drc-burundi/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTTen questions to ask, the warning signs to look out for and a simple checklist for comparing freight forwarders for shipments to the DRC and Burundi. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/clearing-and-forwarding-east-africa/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/clearing-and-forwarding-east-africa/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe difference between a clearing agent and a freight forwarder, how clearing and forwarding works across East African borders, and what to expect from a good provider. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/road-freight-from-kenya/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/road-freight-from-kenya/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA practical guide to moving goods by truck from Kenya to Rwanda, the DRC and Burundi, covering routes, vehicle choice, loading rules, documents, borders and cost drivers. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/road-freight-from-tanzania/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/road-freight-from-tanzania/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTEverything a business needs to plan road freight from Tanzania into Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC, from Central Corridor routes and borders to vehicles, documents and costs. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/east-africa-logistics-corridors/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/east-africa-logistics-corridors/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTOur hub guide to the trade corridors that connect the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam with Rwanda, Burundi, the DRC and the wider region, and how businesses use them. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/haraka-east-africa-freight-network/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/haraka-east-africa-freight-network/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow Haraka Freight International's coverage across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, with transit cargo to Goma and Bukavu, works for businesses moving goods in the region. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-drc-freight-guide/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-drc-freight-guide/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-burundi-freight/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-burundi-freight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTWhat Burundian importers need to know about shipping through Mombasa, from route choices and the Rwanda–Burundi border to cargo tracking notes and OBR clearance. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-drc-freight/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-drc-freight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-burundi-freight/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-burundi-freight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/kenya-to-drc-logistics/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/kenya-to-drc-logistics/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow Kenyan suppliers and Congolese buyers move goods overland from Kenya to eastern DRC, with route options, documents, trade terms and practical planning advice. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/kenya-to-burundi-logistics/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/kenya-to-burundi-logistics/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow to move goods from Kenya to Burundi by road today, with route options around the Rwanda–Burundi border closure, EAC origin rules, documents and practical solutions for traders. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/tanzania-to-drc-logistics/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/tanzania-to-drc-logistics/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe main ways to move goods from Tanzania into the DRC by road and lake, how customs works at each stage, and how to plan around conditions in the east. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/tanzania-to-burundi-logistics/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/tanzania-to-burundi-logistics/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTEverything you need to plan freight from Tanzania to Burundi, from the direct road route and lake options to origin rules, documents and OBR clearance. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-goma-freight/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-goma-freight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-lubumbashi-freight/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-lubumbashi-freight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow freight moves from Dar es Salaam to Lubumbashi and the DRC's mining region through Tanzania and Zambia, with border, document and planning guidance. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-bukavu-freight/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/mombasa-to-bukavu-freight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow cargo travels from Mombasa to Bukavu in South Kivu, what happens at each customs stage, which documents are needed and how to plan for the Rusizi crossing. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-bujumbura-freight/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/dar-es-salaam-to-bujumbura-freight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA city-focused guide to moving cargo from Dar es Salaam to Bujumbura, comparing road and lake routes and walking through the OBR clearance process. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/how-to-ship-cargo-from-mombasa/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/how-to-ship-cargo-from-mombasa/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTOur 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. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/how-to-ship-cargo-from-dar-es-salaam/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/how-to-ship-cargo-from-dar-es-salaam/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTOur hub guide to shipping through the port of Dar es Salaam and along the Central Corridor to Rwanda, the DRC and Burundi, with links to every detailed guide. https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/east-africa-to-drc-freight-forwarding/https://harakafreight.co.rw/blog/east-africa-to-drc-freight-forwarding/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA business guide to freight forwarding from East Africa into the DRC, covering gateways, routes, customs, risks and what a good forwarder should do for you.