Maritime & River Transport
Sea and river freight, including Great Lakes routes.
What we do
From maritime shipping lanes to Great Lakes river transport, SOTRAD provides dependable water-based freight solutions connecting East Africa's ports to inland destinations.
How it works
Route planning
We plan the most efficient sea/river-to-road route for your cargo.
Loading
Cargo is loaded and documented for transit.
Transit
Goods move under SOTRAD coordination across water and inland legs.
Delivery
Onward transport completes delivery to your final destination.
Why choose this service
Common questions
What logistics services does SOTRAD offer?+
Road, air, maritime and river (lake) transport, warehousing, customs clearance, import & export support, groupage, handling & transshipment, freight forwarding, procurement with door-to-door delivery, outsourcing and SOTRAD Security.
How does SOTRAD's groupage service work, and what does it cost?+
We consolidate smaller shipments from multiple clients into a single container, so you don't need to fill a whole container yourself. Current published rates are US$165/CBM from China and US$175/CBM from Turkey; Dubai groupage is available on request, so contact us for a rate.
How do I request a quote?+
Use the Request a Quote page: tell us what you need moved, where from and to, and your contact details. Our team will follow up with pricing and next steps.