Ocean
Sea Cargo
FCL, LCL and consolidation with major shipping lines and independent forwarders — flexible, secure and competitive ocean freight, integrated into a multimodal solution.
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Kampala · Malaba · Mombasa · Dar es Salaam
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+256 393 003 072
operations@janstayfreight.com
Established 2024 · Kampala, Uganda
We carry your trust across East Africa.
Professional customs clearing and freight forwarding — sea, air, road and rail. From the gateway ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to your door, we control the movement of your cargo and keep you informed every step of the way.
24/7
Dedicated expert support
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Modes · sea, air, road, rail
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Gateway ports · Mombasa & Dar
6
Inland markets served
Member of
JCTRANS
WCA
FREIGHTNET
EACFFPC
FEAFFA
FUCAF
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Where is my cargo right now?
Enter your bill of lading, airway bill or entry number and our operations desk will reply with the current status and next milestone.
Who we are
Serving you with unparalleled efficiency.
Janstay Freight Uganda Limited is a Ugandan-based freight forwarding and logistics company offering customs clearance, sea and air freight, import and export services, cargo consolidation, warehousing, door-to-door delivery, project cargo handling and transit services. Our commitment to quality, integrity and customer satisfaction is evident in every aspect of our operation.
Our mission
To build impactful partnerships and become the regional voice in the global supply chain network.
Our vision
To be the most reliable logistics and freight forwarding company in Africa.
What we do
One partner, every mode.
Air, sea, road and rail — integrated into a single multimodal solution with one point of contact from booking to final delivery.
Airside
Air Cargo
Long-standing relationships with major airlines let us manage shipments on scheduled flights and chartered planes, with multiple service and transit-time options.
Get an air rate
Inland
Road & Rail Freight
A road and rail network across East Africa and beyond, with the right equipment and capacity for containerised, refrigerated, break bulk and out-of-gauge loads.
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Compliance
Customs Clearance
Full clearance, duty and tax calculation, customs bonds, bonded transit movements, aggregated declarations and regulatory reporting.
What we clear
Storage
Warehousing & Distribution
Yard and warehouse management, site selection, FMCG distribution, last-mile delivery, and return management and reverse logistics programmes.
Storage options
Specialised
Project Cargo
Break bulk, heavy lift, out of gauge and Ro-Ro units for construction, defence, oil and gas, energy, mining and heavy machinery projects.
Project capabilityFull capability list
Customs Clearance
Full Container Loads (FCL)
Less than Container Loads (LCL)
Full Consolidation Services
Temperature Controlled Cargo
Break-Bulk Cargo
Project Cargo
Out of Gauge Cargo
Heavy Lift Cargo
Roll on Roll off Cargo
Air Freight
Air/Sea Combined Services
All INCOTERMS shipments
Procurement Division
Ship Agency Services
24/7 Support
Industries
Find your cargo.
Every sector moves differently. Start where your cargo sits and we will scope the route around it.
Construction & engineering
Plant, steel, cement and prefabricated units moved to site on the programme date.
Project cargo →Energy, oil & gas
Heavy lift and out-of-gauge units cleared with ministry and border coordination.
Project cargo →Mining
Excavators, drilling rigs and consumables in, concentrate and samples out.
Road & rail →Manufacturing & FMCG
Raw materials by FCL and LCL, finished goods distributed to depot and retail.
Warehousing →Relief & development
Duty-exempt and donor-funded consignments, with the documentation trail auditors ask for.
Customs →Perishables & pharma
Ambient, chilled and frozen cargo by air and reefer, with the cold chain unbroken.
Air cargo →
Customs clearance & cross-border logistics
The bridge between shippers, customs and consignees.
Our clearing teams at the borders keep cargo moving between countries, and our relationships with port and customs authorities, shipping lines and agents ensure hassle-free handling at the port and at final destination. We keep you updated on the East African Community customs regime and international shipping regulations.
- +Full Customs Clearance
- +Duty and Tax Calculation
- +Customs Bonds
- +Bonded Warehousing
- +Bonded Transit Movements
- +Aggregated Declarations
- +Regulatory Reporting
- +Bonded Transfers & Transshipments
Coverage
From the gateway ports, inland to six markets.
Our road and rail network across East Africa and beyond delivers shipments of all sizes — containerised, refrigerated, break bulk and out of gauge. We match your cargo with the right vehicle and route, and restructure resources when conditions change.
We also hold a valid ship agency licence through partnerships with shipping lines in Kenya and Tanzania, providing agency services in Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mtwara and Zanzibar.
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Uganda
Kampala & Malaba offices
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South Sudan
Northern corridor transit
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Rwanda
Central corridor transit
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Burundi
Central corridor transit
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Zambia
Dar es Salaam gateway
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Eastern DRC
Cross-border delivery
Project cargo management
Over-dimension cargo, coordinated end to end.
We handle break bulk, heavy lift, out of gauge and roll-on roll-off units for the construction, defence, oil and gas, energy, mining and heavy machinery industries — coordinating with ministries of transport and works, border posts and customs officials. Cargo handled includes earth-moving equipment, excavators, pipes, mining machinery, warehouse operating machines and construction plant.
Water distribution projects
Power transmission projects
Mining
Road construction projects
Hotels & factory construction
Trusted by relief agencies · energy & mining · infant manufacturers · construction and engineering firms
Warehousing & distribution
Stored securely. Delivered in perfect condition.
Solutions tailored to your operational needs — secure, reliable and conforming to industry practices and standards.
- +Yard / warehouse management
- +Site selection
- +FMCG distribution
- +End-to-end & last-mile deliveries
- +Returns & reverse logistics
Why Janstay Freight
A ‘no problems zone’ from booking to delivery.
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People & Expertise
Across East and Central Africa we act as a single point of contact — from cargo booking to delivery at final destination.
- +Senior management with deep regional logistics experience
- +A lean, hands-on structure that protects your interests
- +In-house training and sponsored freight forwarding courses
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Technology
Reliable freight forwarding including cargo booking, pickup, freight, clearance and documentation management.
- +Solutions customised to your operation
- +Compliance and governance upheld throughout
- +Transparent status reporting at every step
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Security
Logistics carries risk in Africa. For the protection of our customers we have adopted layered risk management.
- +Goods-in-transit and statutory insurances
- +EAC cargo transit bond in force
- +Robust SOPs, code of ethics and sub-contracting policy
How we work
What a shipment looks like with us.
Six checkpoints from booking to proof of delivery. You get a document at every one — never a silence.
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Booking
We confirm the rate, the route and the equipment, and open a file with a single named handler.
You receive · Rate sheet & booking note
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Documents
Invoice, packing list and certificates checked against the tariff before the cargo moves — not after.
You receive · Pre-alert & document check
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Origin handling
Collection, consolidation, stuffing and loading at origin, with the container released to the vessel or flight.
You receive · Loading confirmation
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In transit
Departure confirmed with an ETA, and any change to the schedule reaches you before it affects your plan.
You receive · B/L or AWB & ETA
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Customs entry
Declaration lodged, duties and taxes assessed, bonds raised and the release order obtained.
You receive · Entry & release order
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Delivery
Final mile to your door or depot anywhere in the six inland markets we serve, and the file is closed.
You receive · Signed proof of delivery
Four details and we can price it.
Send these and we come back with a rate and a transit plan — no discovery call required first.
Request a quote01
Enter your cargo details
What type of cargo needs to be transported? Different cargo requires different handling and transport methods.
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Volume and weight
The size and weight of the shipment determine the transportation cost.
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Pickup & destination
The exact pickup and delivery locations are vital in determining the transport cost.
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Expected pickup time
Tell us when the cargo is ready and when it must land, and we plan the route around it.
Testimonials
We’ve received favourable responses.
★★★★☆Professional & Flexible
Janstay Freight are very professional and a pleasure to work with. In a market saturated with freight forwarders, their great communication and efficiency help us mitigate arising logistics costs. I highly recommend them to any company that values effective service.
Logistics manager · manufacturing importer
★★★★★Valuable Partnerships
Janstay Freight has proven to be a valuable partner, professionally handling the majority of our import and export logistics for the last two years. We appreciate them for their flexibility, strong communication and competitiveness.
Supply chain lead · two-year account
★★★★☆Exceptional Professionalism
Consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and a valued partner. Their superior communication and efficient operation contribute significantly to our ability to control logistics costs, with comprehensive oversight of cargo in transit.
Procurement director · energy sector
Containerised, refrigerated, break bulk and out-of-gauge cargo, as well as heavy lift and roll-on roll-off units. We match each consignment with the right vehicle, route and equipment.
Goods-in-transit insurance covers damage, loss and accidents, and an EAC cargo transit bond stays in force for all transit cargo. Robust standard operating procedures govern every activity we undertake.
Yes. We handle temperature-controlled cargo — ambient, chilled and frozen — and work with major airlines on scheduled flights, including chartered aircraft where timing demands it.
Combining sea, air, road and rail lets us balance cost against transit time on a single booking, with one point of contact and one set of documents from origin to final delivery.
Our team controls the movement of goods up to the point of delivery, and our clearing teams at the borders keep cargo moving between countries. You are kept informed at every step.
Yes — air/sea combined services are part of our standard offering, and we serve shipments under all INCOTERMS.
Yes. We offer yard and warehouse management, bonded warehousing, and end-to-end distribution including last-mile delivery and reverse logistics.
Across East and Central Africa we act as a single point of contact, creating a “no problems zone” from cargo booking to delivery — backed by a lean, hands-on senior team with extensive regional logistics experience.
Company profile
Download our brochure.
Nine pages covering our services, customs and warehousing capability, project cargo experience, coverage across East Africa and full contact details — as a printable PDF.
Company Profile 2026
PDF · 9 pages
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Tell us about your cargo.
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Kampala
Plot 15, Robert Mugabe Road,
Mbuya, Kampala — Uganda
+256 759 270 033 ,
+256 393 003 072
Malaba
Border clearing office
Malaba — Uganda
+256 393 003 072