Shipping goods from Tanzania to Russia
Tanzania exports coffee, spices such as cloves from Zanzibar, cashew nuts and minerals. Dar es Salaam is the main port, and cargo for Russia sails from there via Suez to Novorossiysk or St Petersburg, usually with transhipment. Air freight from Dar es Salaam via Dubai or Istanbul suits smaller and urgent consignments. The transit time depends on the sailing and connections and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Tanzanian producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your warehouse or processing plant, arrange the Tanzanian export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), and every consignment is screened against sanctions lists before we accept it.
How we ship from Tanzania to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Tanzania to Russia
Tanzanian suppliers ship coffee, spices, cashew nuts and other agricultural produce, as well as minerals. Plant products need phytosanitary certificates for Russia, while mineral cargo needs correct classification and, for bulk loads, suitable packing.
Export formalities
The Tanzanian export declaration is lodged at Dar es Salaam port or airport, by your clearing agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Phytosanitary certificates must be issued for plant products before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for coffee, spices and cashews before loading.
- Pack spices and nuts to protect them from moisture on the long sea voyage.
- Tell us the exact mineral and its analysis — classification determines the documents.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Tanzania to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Dar es Salaam runs via Suez with transhipment. We confirm the expected time in the quote.
How do I receive payment from my Russian buyer?
Through our supplier-payment service: your customer pays an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU settles your invoice by SWIFT. Payments for sanctioned goods or to listed parties are not made.
What documents are required?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Tanzanian export declaration and phytosanitary certificates for plant products.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.