Our Mission
To move our clients' cargo across borders with certainty — combining disciplined documentation, dependable carriers and transparent communication so that trade never waits on logistics.
Mombasa, Kenya · Beira, Mozambique — connected to a worldwide agent network
Connecting Global Trade Through Reliable Logistics Solutions
Seven Seas Forwarders provides integrated freight forwarding and supply chain solutions designed to move your cargo safely across borders.
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Global Freight Solutions
Air, ocean and road movements planned under one coordinated file.
Ocean & Road Transport
Container shipping paired with reliable inland distribution.
Customs Expertise
Declarations, tariff classification and regulatory compliance.
Project Cargo Management
Oversized, heavy and time-critical consignments, end to end.
Deep-water container gateways connecting East and Southern Africa to world markets
Worldwide agent network
Door-to-door coordination
Who We Are
A logistics partner built for international trade
Seven Seas Forwarders LDA is a logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage and cargo management solutions.
We help businesses simplify global trade through professional logistics coordination and reliable transportation networks. From the quays at Mombasa and Beira to inland destinations across East and Southern Africa, every consignment is handled by a named coordinator who owns the file from booking to final delivery.
- Customs brokerage
- Multimodal coverage
- Worldwide agent network
- Door-to-door coordination
Our Vision
To be the freight forwarding partner of reference across East and Southern Africa, recognised for the reliability of our network and the professionalism of our people.
Core Values
Five principles that govern how we quote, how we operate and how we account for every shipment we accept.
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Reliability
Commitments on transit, documentation and delivery are made carefully and then kept.
Transparency
Clear rate structures and honest status updates, including when a plan has to change.
Efficiency
Routing, consolidation and clearance sequenced to remove cost and idle time.
Customer Focus
A named coordinator per account, reachable on the channels our clients actually use.
Global Network
Vetted agents, carriers and hauliers at both ends of every trade lane we serve.
Our Services
End-to-end logistics, engineered around your cargo
Nine distinct service lines, delivered as one coordinated operation — so origin, main carriage, clearance and final delivery never fall between providers.
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Freight Forwarding
Complete coordination of international cargo transportation from origin to destination.
What it includes
- Air freight
- Ocean freight
- Documentation
- Cargo management
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Road Freight
Reliable inland transportation solutions connecting regional markets.
What it includes
- Full truck loads
- Regional transport
- Cargo delivery
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Ocean Freight
International maritime transportation solutions for different cargo types.
What it includes
- Container shipping
- Port coordination
- Import/export support
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Customs Brokerage
Professional customs clearance support ensuring compliance and reducing delays.
- Documentation
- Declarations
- Regulatory support
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Ship Spares Delivery
Fast and reliable delivery of spare parts for vessels and maritime operations.
- Urgent handling
- Port & vessel delivery
- Customs formalities
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Project Shipments
Specialized logistics solutions for oversized, heavy and complex cargo.
- Route surveys
- Lifting & load plans
- Permits & escorts
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Special Cargo
Customized handling solutions for sensitive and high-value shipments.
- High-value goods
- Controlled handling
- Dedicated supervision
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Air Shipment Handling
Efficient coordination and handling of air cargo, including documentation support, customs coordination, airport handling and onward delivery to the final destination.
- Airport handling
- Documentation support
- Onward delivery
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SGR Rail Freight
Reliable rail freight solutions connecting the Port of Mombasa with Nairobi and key inland destinations through the Standard Gauge Railway network.
- Port-to-rail transfer
- Inland container depots
- Onward road delivery
Global Network
Your Gateway To International Trade
East and Southern Africa sit on some of the continent's most important trade corridors. We connect them to the rest of the world through vetted partners, disciplined documentation and transport networks we can stand behind.
Active trade lanes
Africa
Mombasa and Dar es Salaam gateways connect East Africa to key inland destinations, including Nairobi, Kampala, Juba, Kigali and Bujumbura. Beira, Maputo, Nacala and Durban provide access to the Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and DRC corridors through integrated road and rail solutions.
Asia
Consolidations and full containers from the major manufacturing hubs of China, India, Singapore and the Far East.
Europe
Industrial equipment, spares and project components moving from Northern and Mediterranean ports into Southern Africa.
Middle East
Transhipment through Gulf hubs for ship spares, oil & gas equipment and time-critical air freight.
Global partnerships
Long-standing relationships with carriers, agents and hauliers at both ends of every lane — so your cargo is handled by people we know, not a random subcontractor.
Cargo visibility
Milestone reporting from booking through to proof of delivery, with documentation shared as it clears each stage rather than after the fact.
Reliable transportation networks
Capacity secured across ocean, air and road, with contingency routing prepared before congestion or a border closure turns into a delay.
Regional Presence
East Africa Gateway Connections
Connecting major East African ports to strategic inland markets through coordinated road and rail freight solutions.
Head Office
Mombasa Gateway
Kenya
Cargo discharged at the Port of Mombasa moves inland by road and by Standard Gauge Railway, with customs coordination handled at every stage of the Northern Corridor.
Inland destinations served
- Nairobi
- Kampala
- Juba
- Kigali
- Bujumbura
Gateway port
Dar es Salaam Gateway
Tanzania
The Central Corridor from Dar es Salaam serves the Great Lakes markets, with road haulage arranged through to the inland destination named on the booking.
Inland destinations served
- Kampala
- Kigali
- Bujumbura
- Other regional inland destinations on request
Operational coverage
Key East and Southern African locations across our network. Office roles are stated where an office is established; the remaining entries are gateways and inland destinations we serve operationally.
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Mombasa
Kenya
Head Office
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Nairobi
Kenya
Inland destination
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Kampala
Uganda
Inland destination
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Juba
South Sudan
Inland destination
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Kigali
Rwanda
Inland destination
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Bujumbura
Burundi
Inland destination
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Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Gateway port
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Beira
Mozambique
Branch Office
Beira Corridor
Hinterland delivery from the Port of Beira
Beira is the shortest sea gateway for much of landlocked Southern Africa. From the quay we run cargo inland along two established corridors, clearing the border posts ourselves so the truck does not wait.
| Destination | Country | Corridor | Road distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | Zimbabwe | Beira Corridor · Machipanda | ≈ 600 km |
| Tete | Mozambique | Tete Corridor | ≈ 600 km |
| Blantyre | Malawi | Tete Corridor · Zóbuè | ≈ 800 km |
| Lilongwe | Malawi | Tete Corridor · Zóbuè | ≈ 1 100 km |
| Lusaka | Zambia | Beira Corridor · Chirundu | ≈ 1 100 km |
| Kitwe | Zambia | Beira Corridor · Chirundu | ≈ 1 450 km |
| Lubumbashi | DR Congo | Beira Corridor · Kasumbalesa | ≈ 1 650 km |
Distances are indicative road kilometres from Beira, given for planning purposes. Exact routing, transit time and border dwell are confirmed on quotation.
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Project Cargo
Moving Complex Cargo With Precision
Out-of-gauge and heavy-lift consignments do not tolerate improvisation. Every project we accept begins with a survey, a method statement and a route study — and ends with cargo landed exactly where the engineering schedule needs it.
Project capabilities
- Route & bridge surveys
- Lifting and lashing plans
- Abnormal-load permits & escorts
- Breakbulk, flat-rack & RoRo
- Chartering & barge options
- On-site delivery supervision
Industrial equipment
Production lines, generators, transformers and process plant delivered to commissioning schedules.
Mining equipment
Excavators, haul trucks, crushers and conveyor sections routed to inland mine sites.
Construction materials
Structural steel, prefabricated sections and bulk consignments phased to the build programme.
Heavy machinery
Out-of-gauge units moved on flat-racks, low-beds and breakbulk tonnage with full escort planning.
Cargo Visibility
Track Your Shipment
Enter the reference on your booking confirmation, bill of lading or delivery note to retrieve the milestone status of your consignment.
Reference
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Status
Submitted to operations desk
Our team will confirm the live milestone for this reference.
Shipment lifecycle
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Booking Confirmed
Space secured with the carrier and the file opened.
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Cargo Received
Goods collected or received at origin warehouse or terminal.
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Documentation Completed
Bill of lading, invoices, permits and declarations finalised.
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In Transit
Cargo on main carriage and moving toward destination.
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Delivered
Cleared, delivered and proof of delivery issued.
Industries
Sector knowledge that shortens the route
Cargo behaves differently by industry. We plan documentation, packing and equipment around the sector your goods belong to.
Mining
Plant, spares and consumables to inland sites.
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Energy
Turbines, panels and grid equipment on schedule.
Manufacturing
Raw materials in, finished goods out.
Construction
Steel, plant and materials phased to the build.
Agriculture
Inputs, equipment and export consignments.
Oil & Gas
Compliance-critical and time-critical movements.
Retail
Consolidated imports and distribution.
Ready to move your cargo?
Send us the route and the commodity. We will come back with a plan, a price and a person responsible for it.
Request a Quote
Tell us about your cargo
Share the essentials and our team will return a structured freight quotation with routing, transit time and applicable charges.
Your request is ready to send
We have opened your email client with the full enquiry. If nothing appeared, send the details to Info@sevenseas-africa.com or reach us on WhatsApp and we will respond within one business day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Which ports and borders do you operate through?
Our East African gateway is the Port of Mombasa, supported by Dar es Salaam, and in Southern Africa we work through Beira, Maputo, Nacala and Durban. Inland, we coordinate movements by road and by Standard Gauge Railway through the main border posts serving Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and the DRC.
Can you handle customs clearance as well as the freight?
Yes. Customs brokerage is one of our core service lines. We prepare and lodge declarations, manage tariff classification, coordinate inspections and keep the documentation trail complete so that clearance does not become the bottleneck.
Do you move oversized or out-of-gauge cargo?
We do. Project shipments start with a route survey and a lifting or lashing plan, followed by permit applications and escort arrangements where the load requires them. Flat-rack, breakbulk and RoRo options are all available.
How quickly will I receive a quotation?
For standard containerised and road movements we aim to respond within one business day. Project cargo and multimodal enquiries may take longer because they depend on carrier and survey feedback, and we will tell you the expected turnaround when we acknowledge your request.
What information should I include with an enquiry?
Origin and destination, commodity description, gross weight and dimensions, packing type, preferred incoterm and any required delivery date. For dangerous goods, please include the UN number and class.
Contact
Talk to Seven Seas Forwarders
Our desks in Mombasa and Beira are the fastest route to an answer on rates, bookings, clearance status or a shipment already in motion.
SEVEN SEAS
FORWARDERS LTD
Head Office
Mombasa — Kenya
Head office for the Northern Corridor and SGR rail freight, serving Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi and eastern DR Congo.
Hussein Building, 1st Floor,
Haile Selassie Road,
P.O. Box 34353-80100,
Mombasa — Kenya
Haile Selassie Road,
P.O. Box 34353-80100,
Mombasa — Kenya
SEVEN SEAS
FORWARDERS LDA
Branch Office
Beira, Sofala — Mozambique
Beira Corridor, customs brokerage and project cargo for Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and the DRC.
Av/Rua Eduardo Mondlane,
Bairro Chaimite, Quarteirão N/A,
Casa N.º 0, Urbano 1,
Beira, Sofala — Mozambique
Bairro Chaimite, Quarteirão N/A,
Casa N.º 0, Urbano 1,
Beira, Sofala — Mozambique
Operating Hours
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (CAT)
Saturday, 08:00 – 12:00 · Urgent cargo handled outside these hours
Where to find us
Mombasa — Kenya
Beira, Sofala — Mozambique