Road Freight
The Northern Corridor is our specialty. We consolidate:
✓ Kenya → Uganda ✓ Kenya → Rwanda ✓ Kenya → Tanzania ✓ Cross-border coordination Expand regionally. We handle the logistics.
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Regional logistics across East Africa looks simple: rent a truck, drive to neighboring country, deliver cargo.
In reality: border procedures differ by country. Customs officials in Kenya don't work the same way as Tanzania or Uganda. Seasonal road closures exist. Trucking rates fluctuate. Coordination across teams is complex
Most brokers outsource regional logistics to local trucking companies and hope it works.
Trevart coordinates regional movement end-to-end.
How We Plan Operations
HOW REGIONAL FREIGHT WORKS
Step 1: You Need Regional Distribution You import to Kenya but need cargo in Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda too. We quote inland freight rates, customs coordination per country, and delivery timelines.
Step 2: Consolidation Planning Cargo arrives at Mombasa port. Rather than splitting to three different trucks (inefficient), we consolidate: some cargo stays in Nairobi, some goes to Uganda, some to Tanzania.
We plan optimal routing and truck loads for cost efficiency.
Step 3: Customs Per Country Each country has different customs procedures:
Kenya: We know KRA procedures (we do this daily)
Uganda: We know URA (Uganda Revenue Authority)
Tanzania: We know TPA (Tanzania Port Authority)
We handle country-specific customs for each shipment.
Step 4: Trucking Coordination Trucks depart from Mombasa consolidation hub:
Nairobi route: 2-3 days
Uganda route: 4-5 days (via Nairobi)
Tanzania route: 3-4 days
Rwanda route: 5-6 days
Real-time tracking on all trucks. You know location always.
Step 5: Delivery Cargo delivered to final destination in each country. Customers sign for delivery.
REGIONAL ROUTING & CONSOLIDATION
Regional movement requires strategic planning, not just trucking.
Planning process:
Assess cargo destination (Nairobi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, or multi-country)
Consolidate efficiently (combine multi-destination cargo into fewer trucks)
Determine optimal routes (fastest, most cost-efficient)
Plan customs stops per country (time required at borders)
Coordinate with local partners in each country
Communicate timelines to customers
Smart consolidation saves you 15-25% vs. individual shipments.
How We Execute Services
BORDER COORDINATION & TRUCK DISPATCH
Regional trucking involves more than vehicle movement—it's customs coordination at every border.
Execution:
Cargo loaded at Mombasa consolidation facility
Truck departs with proper documentation (customs manifests, bills of lading)
Border crossing (Kenya→Uganda or Kenya→Tanzania)
Our border-efficient team handles documentation
Cargo passes through without major delays (vs. standard 4-8 hour border waits)
Often 1-2 hours because we pre-notify and have relationships with border officials
Truck continues to destination
Real-time tracking throughout journey
Cargo arrives at regional destination
Key difference: We don't just hire trucks. We coordinate the borders. That's what saves 2-3 days vs. standard trucking.
How We Deliver Results
REAL-TIME VISIBILITY & FINAL DELIVERY
You track cargo across three countries.
Visibility:
Truck dispatch (departure time from Mombasa)
Route progress (real-time GPS location)
Border crossing updates (at KE-UG border, at KE-TZ border)
ETA by country (when arrival expected in Uganda, Tanzania, etc.)
Delivery confirmation (cargo delivered, customer signed)
Timelines:
Kenya delivery (Nairobi): 2-3 days from port clearance
Uganda delivery: 4-5 days from port
Tanzania delivery: 3-4 days from port
Rwanda delivery: 5-6 days from port
Final Results
REGIONAL MOVEMENT COORDINATION
Standard Trucking Company | Trevart Regional Logistics |
|---|---|
Hires local trucks in each country separately | Consolidated multi-country shipments (cost-efficient) |
No cross-country coordination | Coordinated customs per country (officials know us) |
Border delays (8-12 hours typical, no relationships with officials) | Border efficiency (1-2 hours vs. 8-12 hours) |
No real-time tracking | Real-time tracking (you know location always) |
Communication delays (you call operator, they call driver, nobody knows what's happening) | Direct communication (you call Trevart, we handle it) |
Total: 7-10 days to Uganda | 6-8 days to Tanzania | 4-5 days to Uganda | 3-4 days to Tanzania |
Time saved: 2-5 days per shipment |
