May 5, 2026
Setting freight rates in Zambia requires understanding a cost structure that differs from both South Africa and Tanzania. Zambia cross-border freight is USD-priced, fuel costs follow ERB pricing rather than SAPIA, and…
May 5, 2026
The Lusaka to Johannesburg corridor is one of Southern Africa’s principal freight routes — the backbone of the SADC North-South Corridor connecting Zambia’s capital to South Africa’s economic hub. Whether you’re running…
May 5, 2026
The Dar es Salaam to Malawi trucking corridor connects Tanzania’s main port with one of Southern Africa’s landlocked agricultural economies. For operators hauling import cargo for Malawi’s market, or positioning for Malawi’s…
May 5, 2026
Finding loads at Dar es Salaam is a solvable problem — but it requires understanding what freight actually moves through DSM and how it is booked. This is not a load board…
May 5, 2026
Setting freight rates in Tanzania requires a different cost model than SA domestic or SADC-south routes. Tanzania cross-border freight is USD-priced, fuel costs are governed by a separate regulatory authority, and permits…
May 5, 2026
The Dar es Salaam to Lubumbashi corridor connects Tanzania’s main port with DRC’s Katanga province — the heart of Central Africa’s copper and cobalt mining industry. For operators and shippers managing mining…
May 5, 2026
Picking up a container at Dar es Salaam port involves multiple steps across different systems and authorities. For operators making their first DSM port call, or SA/Zimbabwe/Zambia-based operators who are used to…
May 5, 2026
The Dar es Salaam to Lusaka corridor by road is one of the most active freight routes in east-central Africa, connecting Tanzania’s main port with Zambia’s capital and the Copperbelt mining region.…
May 5, 2026
Dar es Salaam port is the main deep-water gateway for Tanzania and six landlocked countries across the SADC and EAC regions. For SADC truck operators — whether you’re running from South Africa,…
May 5, 2026
Running a trucking business in South Africa is a viable operation — but profitability depends on three things you control: where your loads come from, what rate you charge, and how tightly…
April 23, 2026
Fuel management is a critical aspect of truck operations in South Africa, impacting everything from profitability to sustainability. With diesel prices fluctuating and costs reaching R25 per litre in some areas, effective…
April 23, 2026
Flatdeck and tautliner loads in South Africa are the backbone of our freight industry, transporting goods worth billions of rands across the region. In 2026, finding these loads efficiently can make or…
