Transit
28–38 days
Services
RoRo / Container / Shared Container
UK Loading
Tilbury
From
£1,500
Sailing frequency and operators
Monthly RoRo via Grimaldi East Africa loop; fortnightly container. Carriers serving Dar es Salaam include Grimaldi Lines, Sallaum Lines, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Terminal and facilities
Dedicated vehicle terminal, TBS inspection lanes for PVoC verification, and ICD network at Kurasini for container devanning.
Customs and import
25% import duty, 18% VAT, 6% excise on cars over 2000cc, plus 1.5% RDL. Vehicles 8+ years carry 25% excise penalty.
See the full Tanzania destination guide for documents, age limits and tax detail.
Insider tips for Dar es Salaam
TBS pre-shipment inspection (PVoC) by JEVIC or Bureau Veritas is mandatory. Confirm the inspection date 5+ working days before sailing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum age of a vehicle into Tanzania?
No outright ban, but vehicles 8+ years old face a 25% excise penalty that often makes them uneconomic to import.
Why is Dar es Salaam used for Zambia and Rwanda?
It is the nearest deep-water port for landlocked Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi and parts of DR Congo. Truck transit from Dar inland is well-established.