INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT · DAR ES SALAAM
Total Cargo
Services ICD Ltd
Container storage, handling and cargo services along Pugu Road (TAZARA) — keeping imports, exports and empties moving between the port, our yard and your premises.
IMPORT & EXPORT
Laden container handling under one roof
EMPTY CONTAINER DEPOT
Storage, inspection and repositioning
24/7 SECURITY
Guarded yard with controlled gate access
— About the Company
A depot built
around your cargo
Total Cargo Services ICD LTD is an inland container depot located along Pugu Road (TAZARA) in Dar es Salaam. We provide container depot, container freight station and empty container services to importers, exporters, clearing and forwarding agents, and shipping lines operating through the port of Dar es Salaam.
Our position on one of the city’s main cargo corridors means shorter turns between the port, our yard and your premises — and a team that treats every box and every consignment as if it were our own.
- Strategic location along Pugu Road (TAZARA), minutes from the port corridor
- Easy truck access to the port, upcountry highways and industrial areas
- Hands-on operations team with years of depot and cargo experience
- Every container inspected on gate-in — only sound units accepted
Dry container depot for import & export
Serving the Dar es Salaam gateway with storage, stacking, handling and transport coordination under one management team.
— What We Do
Services built
for the gateway
From laden boxes to empties, from warehouse cargo to workshop repairs — our depot covers the full life of a container while it is in our care.
Inland Container Depot
Receiving, stacking and dispatch of laden import and export containers, with organised yard planning that keeps turnaround times short.
Empty Container Depot
Secure storage, gate inspection and repositioning of empty units for shipping lines, plus stacking capacity that frees up space at the port.
Container Freight Station
Stuffing and destuffing, consolidation and deconsolidation of cargo by trained crews, with careful tallying at every step.
Haulage & Yard Transport
Coordinated movement of containers between the port, our depot, other ICDs and client premises across Dar es Salaam and beyond.
Cargo Warehousing
Short- and long-term storage of general cargo in secure sheds inside the depot.
Container Repairs
Inspection plus minor and major repairs carried out by trained technicians with the right equipment.
— Why Choose Us
The standard we
work to, every day
High service standards are only possible with people who care about the details. That is what we bring to every container, every consignment and every customer.
Competitive Pricing
Fair, transparent tariffs that respect the realities of doing business in the region.
Fast Turnaround
Organised yard planning and gate processes that keep trucks and boxes moving.
Secure Handling
A guarded yard with controlled access and careful inspection at every gate movement.
Professional Team
Trained operations, customer service and workshop staff who know the trade.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Quality
Sound equipment, careful handling, no shortcuts.
Service
Customers answered quickly and kept informed.
Safety
Safety comes first in everything we do.
Professionalism
Trained people, clear processes, kept promises.
— Safety in the Depot
Yard safety rules
A container depot is a working industrial site. For the protection of our staff, drivers and visitors, everyone entering the yard follows these rules — without exception.
- Stay alert to crane, reach stacker and forklift movements at all times, in any direction.
- Never walk or stand under a lifted container.
- Pedestrians keep clear of operational areas and use the designated walkways.
- Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the depot.
- High-visibility clothing is required in all operational areas.
- Private vehicles are not allowed in the operational yard.
- Observe the depot speed limit and follow all traffic routes and signboards.
- Climbing on containers or handling equipment is strictly prohibited.
Need Help?
Questions about our services, tariffs or a specific shipment? Get in touch with our team directly.
Along Pugu Road (TAZARA), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
— Contact Us
Let's move
your cargo
Whether you need depot space, freight station services or transport coordination, our team is a phone call away. Reach us during working hours or visit the depot along Pugu Road.
Our Office
Along Pugu Road (TAZARA)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Call Us
+255 797 466 401
+255 753 782 796
info@totalcargoicd.co.tz
Online
www.totalcargoicd.co.tz
Visiting the depot? Please report to the gate office on arrival and follow the yard safety rules at all times.