container leaving on 07/12/2010
Welcome to Kenyalink Dar es Salaam Tanzania Special:
We are specialized in shipping large and small boxes, antiques, large appliances, crated items, pallets, home-exercise equipment, TV sets, copiers, or other office equipment. We'll even ship kayaks, taxidermy, garden statues and numerous assorted items. We ship motor-vehicles safely, conveniently and affordably to Dar es Salaam TZ Bongo and our clientele include many private individuals, companies, government departments,automobile dealers as well as importers and exporters of general merchandise.
Our philosophy is genuine partnership with our clients and to this end we have anticipated all your demands and addressed them even before you raise them.
That’s why we offer both Full -Container Loads and Less -than -Container Loads to suit your needs.
You don`t have to fill an Ocean Container in order to ship your Personal Effects or Goods to Tanzania. We are pleased to offer you below our most competitive rates on Ocean freight through our 3 Shipping Houses in the USA for cargo destined for Dar es Salaam.
TYPE OF BOXES | BOX MEASUREMENT | TOTAL COST OF SHIPPING(US $) |
Large Box (LB) | 18" x 18" x 24" | 150.00 |
Extra Large Box (XLB) | 24" x 18" x 24" | 190.00 |
Super Large Box (SLB) | 24" x 24" x 24" | 250.00 |
Short Wardrobe Box (SB) | 24" x 20" x 34" | 300.00 |
Wardrobe Box (SSWB) | 21" x 18" x 46" | 310.00 |
The Grand Wardrobe Box (WB) | 24" x 21" x 48" | 430.00 |
BARREL SIZE | BARREL MEASUREMENT | TOTAL COST OF SHIPPING (US $) |
Small Barrel ( 35 gal ) | 25 -39 gallons | 175.00 |
Medium Barrel ( 47 gal ) | 40 - 49 gallons | 230.00 |
Large Barrel ( 55 gal ) | 50 - 59 gallons | 270.00 |
Jumbo Barrel ( 70 gal ) | 60 - 79 gallons | 330.00 |
LOCAL TRANSFER FEE
BOX (0.1 – 8 ) cuft | $30.00 per box |
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BOX (8.1 – 14) cuft | $50.00 per box |
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> 14 cuft | Call |
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Shipping services:
If you are shipping items that are boxed or crated, our freight shipping service is the most cost-effective. If it's too big for parcel shipping, then you have a perfect option of Kenya-Link Freight Shipping service. Request a quote online, or call us for an immediate shipping quote for a vehicle.
Great service and response to Dar Es Salaam:
You can count on Kenya-Link for fast response and professional shipping services to TZ. Our menu of shipping options has been made with all your interests and individual circumstances in mind.
Unbeatable price for Dar Es Salaam:
Most important of all, our company ensures you get the right shipping service for your moving and shipping needs at the right price. For example, a furniture shipment can be handled as a small move or with our freight shipping service. Each moving and shipping method has its advantages. Our friendly shipping specialists are always on hand to help you choose the fastest, safest and most cost-effective way to ship or move your items.
Shipping vehicles to Dar Es Salaam:
There are two ways to send your Car to TZ.
put on Container Vessel (ship).
ship).
Most of our vehicle destinations end in Dar es Salaam. We offer both Containerized service to most part of Africa & RORO services to meet your needs. RORO services don't allow you to put any other cargo inside the vehicle or
in the trunk of the vehicle when you ship it on a Ro/Ro vessel. Kenya-Link will not be responsible cargo left inside vehicles on board as it tempts thieves to break in. We, therefore, encourage you to use our special Services that provide security both to your vehicle and your personal property in your car.
For non-motorized vehicles, such as boats on trailers, they can be towed on and off the ship. These ships have special decks that are enclosed and are much the same as a regular multi-storey parking garage, except in this case they are the length and width of the ship and are a little like aircraft carriers decks. Destination port charges are never included in the quotation for such vehicles unless you specifically requested for the services.
SHIPPING CARS FOR RESALE:
If you are shipping the vehicle for ultimate resale to a known customer you should have already come to an agreement with your overseas customer about the price of the vehicle and who pays the cost of shipping and insurance. All vehicles and goods are required to be shipped on a PREPAID basis. You should add the cost of shipping and insurance of the vehicle to your selling price and inform your customer well in advance. Failure to clarify this to the customer in good time can cause misunderstandings and arguments at
a later stage. What has been agreed should be documented to protect all parties in the transaction.
ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT FOR SHIPMENT:
CURRENCY
MONEY ORDERS
CHECKS
FIREARMS
AMMUNITION
RELOADERS
EXPLOSIVES
DRUGS AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
LEWD, OBSCENE OR PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS
PERISHABLES
N/B: The Government has a Right to inspect your goods at any time.
SHIPPING TO Dar Es Salaam FAQ’S:
Q. Why should I use Kenya link-Dar Es Salaam special?
A. Kenya-Link-Dar special is a licensed shipping agent that gives you the assurance and effective services to ship your goods to TZ.
Q. Are my vehicles and personal goods insured?
A. You are of course recommended to take out 'Marine Insurance' that covers any goods you ship. In most cases we charge insurance at the rate of 3% of the
CIF (Invoice value of your cargo) up to a maximum of $500, of any vehicles and goods. Kenya-link-Dar special charges you a flat fee that includes insurance
but you can purchase extra insurance from a third party for your cargo.
Q. Can your company offer both Air Cargo and Ocean Shipping Services?
A. Yes! We offer both Air cargo and boat to ship your goods to TZ.
Q. Does my quotation include both agency and port fee in TZ?
A. Yes Your flat rate includes clearance from Dar es Salaam port to our warehouse. However agency fee is not the same as CUSTOMS DUTY which will be
charged to you if your goods are not duty-free.
Q. Do I load my own container if I have to ship full container or boxes?
A. Yes! Our price for full container load does not include loading the container however, if you want us to load your container there is a fee of $500.00 per 20ft
and $600.00 for a 40ft. If you are loading a car you will need to make your own arrangements with a flat bed tow truck. They charge about $75.00 per hour.
We can load vehicles professionally in the container for you at a negotiable price.
Q. Can you pick up the shipment from my house or do I take my goods to your warehouse?
A. Most of the time we request people to drop their shipment in our warehouse. On a full container quotes we bring the container to your house or close to
your house if there is a rail line. Pricing is calculated by the distance from the port, and our shipping location, or the rail road ramp loading area. We can pickup
less -container cargo from our pick-up location across the States but at an extra fee.
Q. Can I send fragile goods?
A. Yes but you are responsible if you choose to pack it yourself and insurance may not cover. You can employ local crating services to professionally crate or
pack your goods or for both Crating and Packing. Typically the crating company will take the items from your home and crate them in their shop. Once crated,
we will instruct them to deliver the crates to our terminal or we can pickup.
Q. Do I need to pack everything?
A. YES! For shipping boxes and furniture ALL must be packed.
Q. Do you have any direct phone number that I can talk to you?
A. Yes! Go to the contact page for the nearest collection center near you.
Q. Where and when do I need to deliver the shipment?
A. You will be given a booking schedule prior to cargo departing. To get a booking schedule and the address for the warehouse please email us or call.
Q. Do you provide boxes?
A. Sometimes if you are near a collection center you can pick a box; otherwise you should provide your own boxes. It is very important that you use boxes
that are strong enough to protect your goods. We recommend double walled boxes.
Q. How much can I ship at one time?
A. There is no limit to the size or weight of your shipment. For large shipments please ask for our volume discount. There is no weight limitation for a box as
long as two people can lift it at ease.
Q. What does the price actually cover?
A. The rate covers all costs from the warehouse receiving to arrival at the destination warehouse; clearance at the port and boarder and documentation fee BUT
excludes customs taxes if applicable to your goods.
Q. How often can I ship?
A. Our schedule is once a month BUT depending on demand our services are expedited if we reach our shipping capacity less in less than a month. Boxes should
be delivered to our warehouses by the date and time indicated on booking schedule. N/B For consolidation the container will only leave when it is full.
Q. How long does it take to arrive?
A. It takes 8 to 12 weeks from the day the Ship leaves the port not the day the container is loaded in the ship to reach Dar es Salaam.
Q. When and how do I pay for my shipment?
A. Payment should be made at the origin warehouse. PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE TO THE COMPANY ONLY. We accept online payment on our website
using a credit card or PayPal, or direct deposit to our account before shipping your luggage.
Q. Can I insure my packages?
A. Your flat rate includes insurance but it will not cover content breakage that has not been professionally packed. This condition is in line with limitations of
liability borne by carriers under International Maritime Law which is $100 per package/freight unit. This means that if the carrier is negligent for then in the event
of a loss they are obliged to pay only $100 per unit although the value of the unit may be $10,000. Keyword being NEGLIGENCE there are many losses that are
not considered negligent whereby the carrier is not responsible. These include Acts of God, Heavy Weather, Tsunamis, Stranding, General Average Strikes, Acts
of War, improper packaging for export, etc
Q. How do I know the date my goods get to Dar?
A. We shall give you the tracking number of the ship your goods are in so you can track it all the way to the loading port to Dar. This can only be done if you
provide us with your email address because you can only track it online. For a Full container load, a Booking Confirmation will be sent to you within 24 to 72
hours confirming the day the container will be spotted at your door or at the boarder or destination with vessel name and voyage number, which will be in your
Bill of Lading (BL), Shippers Export Declaration (SED) and any other necessary documents. We will issue a pre-alert and you will be called to pick up your
goods for customs clearance and processing.
Q. When can I get the (BL)?
A. When the cargo is loaded onto the Vessel and the ship has left the harbor 1 -2 weeks, original shipping documents (BL) will be issued that means we are
releasing cargo to you upon arrival at destination port.
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