500+

Clients

10K+

Shipments

24/7

Port Ops

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Dar es Salaam · Tanzania · Est. 2021 · TRA Licensed

Move Cargo. Without Limits.

End-to-end customs clearance & freight forwarding.
TRA licensed. East Africa's most trusted C&F partner.

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Our Services

Customs Clearance ✦

Freight Forwarding ✦

Import & Export ✦

Sea Freight ✦

Air Freight ✦

Cross-Border Transport ✦

Warehousing ✦

TRA Licensed ✦

Customs Clearance ✦

Freight Forwarding ✦

Import & Export ✦

Sea Freight ✦

Air Freight ✦

Cross-Border Transport ✦

Warehousing ✦

TRA Licensed ✦

🏛️ Who We Are

Tanzania's
Premier
C&F Agency

Clearing & Forwarding
TRA Licensed Agent

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Founded and operated in Dar es Salaam, ShioWays has built a reputation for precision, speed and full regulatory compliance. We move what matters — from global ports to your doorstep.

Whether you're importing machinery, exporting agricultural products or shipping vehicles, our licensed team handles every step with expertise you can trust.

500+

Clients across East Africa

10K+

Shipments cleared

15yr

Industry experience

24/7

Port agent coverage

⚓ What We Do

Core
Services

Complete cargo lifecycle management by licensed professionals.

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Customs Clearance

Full TRA compliance, HS classification, duty calculation at DSM Port, JNIA & border posts.

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Sea Freight

FCL & LCL ocean shipping globally with end-to-end documentation & container tracking.

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Air Freight

Express & standard air cargo via JNIA. Time-critical shipments handled with priority.

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Cross-Border Transport

Trucking to Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia & DRC with GPS tracking.

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Warehousing

Bonded & general warehousing in Dar es Salaam with inventory management.

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Documentation

Certificates of Origin, import permits, duty exemptions, TESWS submissions.

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Cargo Insurance

Comprehensive marine & transit insurance from origin to final destination.

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Hazardous Cargo

IATA & IMDG compliant handling of chemicals, batteries & industrial materials.

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⚙️ How It Works

Simple. Fast. Reliable.

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Submit Documents

Send invoice, packing list, BL/AWB & permits via WhatsApp, email or portal.

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Duty Assessment

HS classification & duty calculation under Tanzania's tariff schedule.

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Customs Declaration

Declarations via TESWS. We handle TRA inspections & queries.

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Port Release

Container handling, gate-out & transfer coordinated on duty payment.

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Delivery

Cargo delivered to your warehouse with all original documents.

📋 Documentation

Import & Export Requirements

📦 Import

🚢 Export

⚠️ Special Cargo

🚗 Vehicles

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Import Documents

✦Commercial Invoice (CIF value)

✦Packing List

✦Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

✦Import Permit (where required)

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Conformity

✦Certificate of Conformity (PVOC)

✦Certificate of Origin

✦TIN Certificate (Importer)

✦Phytosanitary Certificate

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TRA Requirements

✦TESWS Registration

✦Pre-Arrival Declaration

✦Duty Payment Confirmation

✦TRA Inspection (if selected)

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We Handle All This

✦Document verification

✦TESWS online submissions

✦Duty calculation & payment

✦Port coordination

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Export Documents

✦Commercial Invoice

✦Packing List

✦Export Declaration (EDF)

✦Certificate of Origin

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Regional Certs

✦EAC Certificate of Origin

✦COMESA Certificate

✦SADC Certificate

✦EPA / Form A

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Permits

✦Export Permit (controlled)

✦Quality/Inspection Cert

✦Fumigation Certificate

✦Booking Confirmation

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We Handle All This

✦Certificate of Origin filing

✦Export declaration

✦Booking & documentation

✦Port coordination

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Dangerous Goods

✦MSDS — Safety Data Sheet

✦IATA DGD (air)

✦IMDG Declaration (sea)

✦UN Class & Packing Group

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Pharmaceuticals

✦TFDA Product Registration

✦GMP Certificate

✦Cold Chain Documentation

✦Batch Release Certificate

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Electronics

✦TCRA Type Approval

✦TBS Quality Certificate

✦Energy Efficiency Cert

✦Manufacturer Declaration

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Food & Agriculture

✦Phytosanitary Certificate

✦TFDA Food Import Permit

✦Health Certificate

✦Fumigation Certificate

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Vehicle Documents

✦Original Logbook / Title

✦Bill of Lading

✦Proof of Purchase

✦Pre-Shipment Inspection

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TZ Restrictions

✦Age ≤ 8 years from manufacture

✦Right-Hand Drive only

✦Roadworthiness Certificate

✦Insurance Certificate

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Duty & Taxes

✦Import Duty (25%)

✦VAT (18%)

✦Excise Duty (varies)

✦Port Service Charge

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We Calculate It All

✦Accurate duty estimate

✦TANCIS/TESWS submission

✦TBS inspection coordination

✦Registration assistance

🌐 Sectors We Serve

Industries We Move

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Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery

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Retail

Consumer Goods

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Agriculture

Agri & Food

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Healthcare

Pharma & Medical

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Automotive

Vehicles & Parts

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Construction

Building Materials

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🛰️ Real-Time Tracking

Know Where
Your Cargo Is.
Always.

Real-time tracking across sea, air & road. Enter your Bill of Lading or reference number for instant updates.

⭐ Client Feedback

What Our
Clients Say

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"

ShioWays cleared our pharmaceutical shipment in under 48 hours including TFDA approval. Their team knows every regulation and moves with real urgency.

Ahmed Mwangi

Logistics Manager, MedEast Tanzania

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We import vehicles regularly and ShioWays handles everything — port to registration. No surprises on duties, always updated. The best in Dar es Salaam.

Fatuma Ndege

Director, Premium Motors Ltd

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Cross-border trucking to Uganda with ShioWays is seamless. Zero delays at border posts in two years. Their documentation team is incredibly precise.

James Kamau

Supply Chain Head, Kampala Foods

✉️ Get In Touch

Request
a Quote

📞

Phone / WhatsApp

+255 651 139 600

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Email

shioways@gmail.com

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Office

Salamander Tower, 8th Floor
Samora Street, Dar es Salaam

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Port Agents

Available 24 / 7

Full Name

Company

Email

Phone / WhatsApp

Service Required

Origin Country

Cargo Value (USD)

Cargo Description & Notes

📍 Our Office

Salamander Tower, 8th Floor, Samora Street — Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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