Guangzhou → Dar es Salaam
The sourcing route. Electronics, accessories, fabric and general goods from the Canton Fair and the wholesale markets.
Weekly consolidation
Air Cargo
Consolidated freight from China and Dubai into Dar es Salaam — quoted per kilo, tracked by WhatsApp.
Air freight desk
From the market in Guangzhou to your shop in Dar.
Nketi runs consolidated air cargo from two of the busiest sourcing cities in the world — Guangzhou and Dubai — into Dar es Salaam.
You do not need a freight forwarder, a clearing agent and a separate errand runner. Send us the invoice or a photograph of what you bought, tell us the weight and where it is, and we will quote the door-to-collection cost before anything flies.
Phones & electronics
Spare parts
Fabric & garments
Machinery samples
Personal shopping
Per kiloQuoted before dispatch
The process
Four steps, all in writing.
Step 01
Send the details
What the goods are, the weight and the city they are sitting in. Photos of the invoice help us check the description.
Step 02
Get the rate
Price per kilogram, minimum shipment weight, the cut-off for the next consolidation and the expected arrival date in Dar.
Step 03
Confirm & pay
Pay by mobile money or bank transfer. We share warehouse photos once the goods are received at origin.
Step 04
Collect in Dar
We call you when the shipment lands. Collect from the Tabata office, or arrange delivery in Dar es Salaam.
Routes
Two hubs we know well.
Rates move with fuel, season and volume — which is why we quote per shipment instead of publishing a price list that would be wrong tomorrow.
Dubai → Dar es Salaam
Phones, laptops, watches, cosmetics and personal shopping from the Dubai markets and duty-free.
Electronics & general goodsCollection in Dar
Collect at Olympic Petrol Station, Tabata Kwa Bibi — First Floor, Offices 1 & 2. Bring your ID and the WhatsApp thread.
Mon – Sat, 08:00 – 18:00
Before you ship
A word on packing and restricted goods.
Air cargo is fast but it is not careless. A shipment that is packed badly, described loosely or contains a restricted item will sit in a warehouse while everyone loses time. We would rather tell you before it flies.
- Pack tightly and label every carton with your name and phone number
- Declare electronics, batteries and liquids honestly — airlines reject undeclared shipments
- Keep the invoice: customs and valuation are decided on documents, not on guesswork
- Tell us if the goods are fragile, valuable or need special handling
We cannot carry prohibited or restricted items. When in doubt, ask first — a two-minute question on WhatsApp is cheaper than a seized shipment.
Air freightChina & Dubai → Dar
Cargo questions
Straight answers.
Still unsure whether your goods can fly? Send a photo of the carton and the invoice — we will tell you plainly.
Ask about cargoWhat is the minimum shipment weight?
Air cargo is billed per kilogram with a minimum weight per shipment, so very small parcels are charged as if they were heavier. The exact minimum for your route is confirmed in the quote — ask before you buy something light and bulky.
How long does it take from Guangzhou or Dubai?
Transit depends on the consolidation cut-off and the airline schedule for that week. We give you an expected arrival date in writing with the quote, and update you if the flight moves.
Do you handle customs clearance?
We advise on the documents your shipment needs and coordinate the arrival process. Duty and tax are assessed by the authorities on the declared value — we will explain what applies to your goods before dispatch.
Can I ship a phone or laptop?
Yes — electronics move regularly on both routes. Batteries and certain devices have airline rules attached, so declare them at the quote stage and pack them as advised.
Ready when you are
Send the weight. Get the price.
One photo of the goods, one message, and a written rate for the next consolidation.