About Alama Africa

Built at the port, trusted inland

A Tanzanian clearing, forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Dar es Salaam, working where the cargo is.

Who we are

One accountable team, from vessel to gate

Alama Africa Limited, established in 2021, is the leading Logistics and Clearing and Forwarding Company in Tanzania. We pride ourselves on our well-established presence in the local market around Tanzania and Africa in general. Our local expertise, personal service and ability to provide customized door-to-door solutions worldwide are our core strengths.

Our commitment is to provide a complete range of services that will enhance the customer’s supply chain process, which means on-time delivery, full shipment progress from order to final delivery, speedy and accurate execution.

We are an extensive talent pool of professionals with five years of experience in the Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Transportation industries, operating as a well-coordinated and service oriented team.

Alama Africa Limited strives to operate its business across the globe with a high level of compliance to global commercial, environmental and human rights best practice standards.

Successful logistics in challenging markets requires expertise, inside knowledge and a reputation businesses can trust — which is why Alama Africa is the preferred choice of many companies in Africa.

We provide a “one-stop-solution” for all your logistics requirements. Whether relocating household goods across Africa or moving an offshore drilling platform across the seas, we have the capability and experience to make it happen.

You will get personalized service at every level with Alama Africa because we are truly independent, make our own decisions and specialize in our home market.

Licensed & bonded

TRA-licensed customs agent

Port-side team

Officers stationed at DSM port

Tracked transit

GPS on every transit truck

Container cranes and a cargo vessel berthed at the Port of Dar es Salaam at sunset

Results, Not Reports

Working daily inside the Port of Dar es Salaam, at ICDs and at the borders.

Our Vision

To become the trusted Logistics, Clearing and Forwarding partner in Africa.

Our Mission

To be the only trusted Logistics and Freight Forwarding in Africa.

15,000+

Containers cleared

6

Regional corridors

24/7

Port operations desk

48 hrs

Average clearance

Our structure

How Alama Africa is organised

A lean structure with clear ownership — every shipment has a named person in each department accountable for it.

Board of Directors

Governance & strategy

Managing Director

Overall operations

Customs & Compliance

TANSAD entries, valuation, HS classification, TRA and TBS/TFDA permits.

  • Customs Manager
  • Declaration Officers
  • Port Clearing Officers

Freight & Documentation

Sea, air and rail bookings, bills of lading, transit and export paperwork.

  • Freight Manager
  • Documentation Officers
  • Booking Desk

Transport & Fleet

Trucking, corridor transit, GPS monitoring and border crossings.

  • Transport Manager
  • Dispatchers
  • Drivers & Escorts

Warehousing & Yard

Bonded storage, stuffing and de-stuffing, inventory and yard control.

  • Warehouse Supervisor
  • Stock Controllers
  • Yard Crew

Client Service & Sales

Quotations, shipment updates, key accounts and new business.

  • Client Service Manager
  • Account Executives
  • Tracking Desk

Finance & Administration

Duty payments, invoicing, HR, procurement and licensing.

  • Finance Manager
  • Accountants
  • Admin & HR

Let’s look at your next shipment together.

Contact the team
BahariAlama Africa assistant

Karibu! Ask me about customs clearing, freight, transit routes or getting a quotation.