Built in Dar es Salaam, Trusted Along Every Corridor We Serve

Skystars Freight Limited is a clearing and forwarding agent founded to make cross-border trade in East Africa simpler for the businesses that depend on it.

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Our Story

From a Two-Desk Clearing Office to a Full-Service Freight House

Skystars Freight Limited began as a small clearing desk near Dar es Salaam Port, filing declarations for a handful of local importers. As Tanzania's trade volumes grew, we grew alongside them — adding sea and air freight forwarding, inland haulage, and warehousing.

Our Mission

To clear and move cargo through Tanzania's ports and borders with accuracy, speed and full regulatory compliance, so trade keeps moving for the businesses we serve.

Our Vision

To be the clearing and forwarding partner of choice for businesses trading through Dar es Salaam and the wider East African corridor.

Our Values

Compliance without shortcuts, clear communication at every stage, and accountability for every container, crate and consignment note.

Our Journey

Milestones Along the Way

2013

Clearing Desk Opens Near the Port

Skystars Freight begins operations as a customs clearing agent serving local importers in Dar es Salaam.

2016

Sea Freight Forwarding Added

We begin booking FCL and LCL shipments directly with shipping lines, extending service beyond clearing alone.

2019

Air Cargo Desk at JNIA

A dedicated air freight team is established to handle time-sensitive cargo through Julius Nyerere International Airport.

2021

Bonded Warehouse Partnership

We partner with a bonded warehouse facility near the port to support consolidation and short-term storage.

2024

Regional Haulage Network

Our trucking partnerships expand to cover the Central and Northern Corridors into six neighbouring countries.

Our People

The Team Behind Every Clearance

A small, experienced team of licensed clearing officers and logistics coordinators who know the port procedures inside out.

Portrait of Erick Mwakalinga, Managing Director

Erick Mwakalinga

Managing Director

Portrait of Grace Mushi, Head of Customs Compliance

Grace Mushi

Head of Customs Compliance

Portrait of Daniel Komba, Operations Manager, Sea & Air Freight

Daniel Komba

Operations Manager, Sea & Air Freight

Portrait of Aisha Rajabu, Client Relations Lead

Aisha Rajabu

Client Relations Lead

Want to Know More About Working With Us?

Reach out and one of our clearing officers will walk you through the process for your specific cargo type.

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