Project cargo requires meticulous planning and precise execution due to the high value, time-critical, over-weight and over-sized equipment and machinery in question. With a team of retired engineers, heavy duty drivers with a vast experience in the handling of break-Bulk and Out of Gauge cargo, we strive to apply the most cost effective processes to improve transport efficiency. This includes also adhering to local road traffic regulations in the different countries.

With its own offices located in Dar es Salaam and partner’s office in Mombasa and Beira SODETRA is able to offer tailored made road freight solutions to various land locked countries such as Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia.

Having maintained a strong operations presence in these ports, our dedicated fleet of trucks fitted with GPS device and various trailers made it possible to haul on the most complex cargo from standardized containers to Dangerous cargo, and out of gauge cargo.

Our services include:

• Haulage of Full-truck-loads (FTL) and Less than Truck Loads (LTL) cargo
• Lashing and Haulage of OOG packages on specialized trailers
• Haulage of break bulk
• Commercial vehicles for door to door shipments delivery within city limits.

SODETRA has long specialized in Railway and Intermodal Transportation Services between Burundi & D.R Congo, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. With the newly launched Central Corridor Railroad project, railway will see a strong revival in the Eastern and Southern region of Africa.

SODETRA, being a major partner and close member of this regional project, will enable its customer base to benefit considerably by reducing the cost of transport and better turnaround time of transit shipments.

Our services include:

• Block Train Service for 20ft, 40ft FCL and Break Bulk services from Tanzania or Kenya to various destinations such as Burundi, Eastern D.R Congo, Rwanda, Zambia.
• Standard security of the containers with Security Seals and Bar-Locks.
• Professional pre and post cargo surveying by world’s accredited surveyors

Having more 25 years of experience, SODETRA has earned a reputation to work closely with the world’s shipping line and covering all major markets, with an emphasis on fast emerging ones.

Our team of sea freight division experts offer a full array of maritime services focused on guiding you through the complexities of global shipping to ensure the best standards in customer service with cost effectiveness and time bound deliveries by sea.

Our services include:

• Full Container Loads (FCL) Exports & Imports from all major global ports
• Dedicated LCL service from China, Far East and Europe
• Specialized in vehicle loaded in container and secured by lashing.
• Stuffing and lining of containers loading with high commodities.
• Bulking of loose cargo into container

Through our global network of world’s leader in airfreight, we provide individually-customised Air Freight services focused on quick transit considerations, cost-cutting opportunities to enable our clients to have a competitive edge in the business.

Most often our clients are faced with critical deadlines hence our offices offer a one stop point to ensure all your logistical needs are met in due course.

Our services include:

• Airfreight Scheduled Consolidations to East Africa from Asia, Europe, USA.
• Door-to-door or airport deliveries
• Handling of General Cargo, Vehicles, Personal effects, Perishabl