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East Africa Freight Corridors

Segecha Group serves all major trade corridors across East Africa — from Mombasa Port to every major commercial hub in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.

All Routes

MombasaKampala
Kenya 🇰🇪Uganda 🇺🇬
~1,200 km
Distance
3 days
Typical transit
Busia, Malaba
Border crossings
  • Major trade corridor
  • Container traffic from Mombasa Port
  • Busia & Malaba border crossings
Services on this route
Long-Haul Freight
Cross-Border Transport
Route Details
NairobiDar es Salaam
Kenya 🇰🇪Tanzania 🇹🇿
~800 km
Distance
2 days
Typical transit
Namanga, Holili/Taveta
Border crossings
  • High-volume FMCG corridor
  • Namanga border (24-hr ops)
  • Tarmac road throughout
Services on this route
Long-Haul Freight
Cross-Border Transport
Route Details
MombasaKigali
Kenya 🇰🇪Rwanda 🇷🇼
~1,800 km
Distance
4 days
Typical transit
Busia/Malaba, Gatuna/Katuna
Border crossings
  • Via Uganda corridor
  • Rwanda's import gateway
  • Well-maintained Kampala–Kigali road
Services on this route
Cross-Border Transport
Long-Haul Freight
Route Details
NairobiBujumbura
Kenya 🇰🇪Burundi 🇧🇮
~1,800 km
Distance
4–5 days
Typical transit
Busia/Malaba, Gatuna, Kobero
Border crossings
  • Longest EAC corridor
  • Via Uganda and Rwanda
  • Segecha specialists for Burundi transit
Services on this route
Cross-Border Transport
Long-Haul Freight
Route Details
MombasaNairobi + Upcountry
Domestic
Kenya 🇰🇪Kenya 🇰🇪
100–900 km
Distance
1–3 days
Typical transit
  • Mombasa–Nairobi (480km, 8–12 hrs)
  • Mombasa–Kisumu (600km)
  • Mombasa–Eldoret (700km)
Services on this route
Long-Haul Freight
Distribution
Route Details

What Are the Major East Africa Trade Corridors?

East Africa's major freight corridors are determined by the location of key seaports, landlocked country capitals, and border post infrastructure. The Northern Corridor — running from Mombasa Port through Nairobi to Kampala and onward to Kigali and Bujumbura — is the most heavily trafficked freight route in East Africa, handling over 80% of Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi's import cargo.

The Central Corridor — running from Dar es Salaam through Dodoma to Mwanza and onward to Kampala and Kigali — is an alternative route frequently used by Tanzania-originating cargo. Segecha Group primarily operates on the Northern Corridor and Kenya domestic routes, with strategic cross-connections to Tanzania.

Segecha Group Ltd. has established relationships at all major border posts on these corridors including Busia, Malaba, Namanga, Gatuna/Katuna, and Kobero — enabling faster border clearance and more predictable transit times for our clients.

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