Sea freight
Full and shared container options for shipments that move by ocean.
DAR ES SALAAM · TANZANIA
Freight,
considered.
Moved with care.
A clear view of the journey ahead. Plan a shipment, find a carrier, and bring the right details together before cargo moves.
EAST AFRICA · TANZANIA CARGO IN MOTION
06°49′ S 39°17′ E
01 / LIVE TOOLS
Where is your cargo?
Share your route and cargo details to start a quote request.
Go to quote formTracking opens the shipping line's official website. Live data is provided by the carrier.
FREIGHT DESK / TZ01 — 04 THE ROUTE AHEAD
CAPABILITIES / 02
Freight moves in many ways.
Good planning is the common thread.
Start with the service that fits your cargo. We can review the details together.
Air freight
Prepare shipment details for time-sensitive international cargo.
Road & cross-border
Plan the land leg, border requirements, and delivery handoff.
Customs clearance
Organize shipment and supporting documents for customs review.
Warehousing & distribution
Coordinate storage, handling, and the onward movement of goods.
Project & heavy-lift cargo
Share cargo dimensions, weights, lifting points, and site constraints.
Cargo insurance
Ask about cover options and the information an insurer may need.
A SHIPMENT, STEP BY STEP / 03
A journey made clearer.
Each shipment has its own requirements. These are the usual milestones to plan for, not a promise of timing.
- 01
Booking
Confirm route, cargo details, space, and shipping terms.
- 02
Pickup
Arrange cargo collection and delivery to the first terminal.
- 03
Customs
Prepare declarations and documents for the relevant authorities.
- 04
Sea / air
Cargo travels on the booked service; tracking is carrier supplied.
- 05
Arrival
Review arrival notices, clearance, and destination charges.
- 06
Delivery
Coordinate release, final transport, and proof of delivery.
PLANNING DESK / 05
Useful details, within reach.
Planning tools are indicative only. Confirm cargo and route requirements with your forwarder and carrier.
01 / VOLUME & CHARGEABLE WEIGHT
Measure before you move.
Enter dimensions in centimetres. Air volumetric weight uses a 6,000 cm³/kg divisor as a planning reference; carrier rules can differ.
Enter dimensions to calculate a planning estimate.
02 / CONTAINER GUIDE
Choose a starting size.
Interior measurements and usable volume vary by manufacturer. Allow for packing, door clearance, weight limits, and cargo shape.
A rough guide only. Ask a forwarder to check weight and loading.
03 / INCOTERMS® OVERVIEW
Know where duties change hands.
Choose a term to see a simplified allocation. Incoterms® 2020 rules are detailed; use the exact named place and rule in your contract.
Seller premisesOriginMain carriageDestination
Seller's cost responsibility Risk transfers to buyer
FOB, CFR, and CIF are intended for sea and inland waterway transport. Consider FCA, CPT, or CIP for containerized or multimodal cargo.
04 / DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
Start with the paperwork.
Generate a general checklist, then confirm exact requirements with the destination customs authority, carrier, and broker.
05 / INDICATIVE TRANSIT TIME
Set a planning window.
Sea transit ranges are approximate port-to-port estimates, not schedules or delivery promises. Customs, connections, and service changes affect actual times.
Choose a configured routeIndicative range appears here.
Edit ranges in CONFIG at the top of script.js. Always verify current schedules with the carrier.
OFFICIAL TRACKING LINKS
MaerskMSCCMA CGMHapag-LloydOcean Network ExpressCOSCO ShippingEvergreen LineZIMPacific International LinesOOCLYang Ming
CARRIER DIRECTORY / 06
Find your shipping line.
Use the carrier named on your booking, bill of lading, or container. Tracking is hosted by each shipping line.
MaerskContainer & shipment tracking↗MSCTrack a shipment↗CMA CGMShipment tracking↗Hapag-LloydTracking & tracing↗Ocean Network ExpressCargo tracking↗COSCO ShippingFull-chain cargo tracking↗Evergreen LineShipmentLink cargo tracking↗ZIMContainer, B/L, or booking↗Pacific International LinesTrack & Trace tools↗OOCLCargo tracking↗Yang MingTrack & Trace↗
No matching shipping line. Try another name.
Have your booking reference, bill of lading, or container number ready. Carrier data may update on its own schedule.
FIELD NOTES / 08
A little more know-how.
Short, practical notes to help you prepare a better freight enquiry.
FCL or LCL?
FCL books the use of a full container; LCL consolidates cargo with other shipments. Compare volume, handling, transit needs, and total charges before choosing.
Use the container guide ↗Before customs clearance
Prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, cargo description, values, origin details, and any permits that may apply. Exact requirements depend on the goods and destination.
Build a document checklist ↗What makes a useful quote?
Include origin, destination, cargo type, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, preferred mode, and special handling needs.
Prepare a shipment brief ↗COMMON QUESTIONS / 09
Before cargo sets out.
General freight guidance. Confirm shipment-specific rules with your carrier, broker, or relevant authority.
What information do I need for a freight quote?
Share origin and destination, cargo description, package count, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, desired mode, and any handling or delivery requirements.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL means booking a container for one shipper's cargo. LCL combines smaller consignments from different shippers in a shared container. Availability, handling, cost, and transit vary by lane.
How do I calculate cubic metres (CBM)?
Convert each package's length, width, and height to metres, multiply them, then multiply by the number of identical packages. Add package volumes together for the shipment total.
What is air volumetric weight?
It converts package volume into a weight equivalent. Airlines and forwarders compare volumetric and gross weight and may charge on the higher figure. The divisor depends on the service and route.
Which shipping documents are commonly requested?
Common documents include a commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, and customs declaration. Permits, certificates, or other records may be required for particular goods or countries.
What does an Incoterm determine?
An Incoterms® rule allocates specified delivery tasks, costs, and risks between seller and buyer. It does not by itself determine ownership, payment, or every contract term.
When does cargo risk transfer under CIF?
Under CIF, the seller pays freight and obtains the required insurance to the named destination port, but risk transfers when the goods are loaded on board at the port of shipment.
How do I track a container or bill of lading?
Identify the shipping line from your booking or transport document, then enter the reference on that carrier's official tracking portal. This site links to carrier tools but does not provide live tracking data.
Why can actual transit take longer than the estimate?
Port congestion, vessel schedules, transshipment, weather, customs processing, inspections, and inland delivery can affect total time. Indicative port-to-port ranges do not include every leg.
Can any cargo travel by air or sea?
No. Dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive products, oversized cargo, and restricted commodities have specific rules. Confirm classification, packaging, documentation, and carrier acceptance before booking.
SHIPMENT PLANNER / 11
Gather the details.
Start a good conversation.
Build a shipment brief in this browser, then copy, download, or share it yourself. This planner does not submit or store your details.
Read the privacy notice ↗READY TO SHARE
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CONTACT / 12
Let's talk through
your next shipment.
Use the quote form or reach Blues Company directly.
- PHONE / WHATSAPP
- +255 778 164 796
- OFFICE
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- BUSINESS HOURS
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
QUOTE REQUEST
Tell us what you're shipping.
PRIVACY / 13
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handled with care.
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