Tanzania · InsuranceMarineInsurance
Dar es Salaam Port. East Africa's Trade Gateway. World-Class Cargo Cover.
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Tanzania · Acentria
About This Cover
Why Marine Insurance?
Dar es Salaam Port handles over 90% of Tanzania's international trade and serves as the primary gateway for six landlocked East and Central African countries — Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, and Malawi. Every container that moves through Tanzania, every vessel that crosses Lake Victoria or Lake Tanganyika, every air freight consignment landing at JKI — needs marine insurance. Acentria Tanzania Marine Insurance covers every leg of your cargo journey from overseas port to final destination, with open cover policies for regular shippers.
"Dar es Salaam Port. East Africa's Trade Gateway. World-Class Cargo Cover."
Coverage Details
What's Covered
Marine Insurance covers a wide range of risks to give you and your loved ones complete peace of mind.
Marine cargo — imports, exports, re-exports via Dar es Salaam Port
Hull and machinery for lake vessels (Lake Victoria, Tanganyika, Nyasa)
Inland transit: DSM to hinterland, DSM to Zambia, DRC, Rwanda corridor
War, strikes, riots and civil commotion cover available
Warehouse-to-warehouse cover
Air cargo cover from JKI and Kilimanjaro International
Open cover policies for regular shippers and freight forwarders
Perishable goods cover (coffee, tea, cashews, fresh produce)
Why Acentria
Why Choose Us
DSM Port Expertise
Our marine team has handled cargo claims at Dar es Salaam Port for over a decade. We know the port procedures, the stevedore risks, and the documentation required — claims move faster because we know every stakeholder.
6-Country Corridor Knowledge
We insure cargo moving through Tanzania to Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, Burundi, and Malawi. Our surveyors are positioned at Tunduma, Namanga, Mutukula, and Kasumulu border crossings for rapid incident response.
Open Cover for Consistent Shippers
If you import or export regularly, our open cover eliminates per-shipment policy admin. Declare each consignment online, cover activates automatically, and you get volume-based premium discounts.
TIRA Compliant — All Policies
Every marine policy is placed with TIRA-licensed underwriters. All Institute Cargo Clauses (ICC A, B, C) are available. Your cover is legally enforceable under Tanzanian insurance law.
Simple Process
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Proof, Not Promises
Real Claims. Real Outcomes.
Every number represents a real client we helped get back on their feet. Details anonymised to protect privacy.
Marine Cargo — Port Damage
Dar es Salaam Importer
A Dar es Salaam importer suffered damage to a container during offloading at the Port of DSM. Acentria appointed a marine surveyor within 48 hours of notification and managed the full loss documentation. The complete cargo loss was settled within 15 working days — the client's trade operations were not materially disrupted.
Amount Paid
TZS 85,000,000
Settlement
15 days
Motor — Comprehensive Write-Off
Tourism Operator
An Arusha-based safari tourism operator's vehicle was written off following an accident on a game drive route. Acentria secured the agreed value payout under the comprehensive policy within 10 working days. The operator used the settlement to purchase a replacement vehicle before the next peak season.
Amount Paid
TZS 18,000,000
Settlement
10 days
Health — Critical Illness Surgery
Corporate Client
A Dar es Salaam corporate client required cardiac surgery at Aga Khan Hospital. Acentria pre-authorised the procedure within 2 hours of the specialist's referral. Direct billing was activated — the client paid nothing upfront and was discharged within 4 days, with the full surgical bill settled by the insurer.
Amount Paid
TZS 28,000,000
Settlement
4 days
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Authorised & Regulated
Fully Licensed Across Africa
Acentria operates under the regulatory oversight of the relevant national insurance authorities in every market we serve — so your cover is always backed by law.
2025 Claims Performance
Backed By The Best
Our Reinsurance & Partner Network
Acentria's capacity is supported by the world's largest reinsurers and trusted African financial institutions — so every claim is backed by solid capital.
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Client Stories
Trusted by Thousands Across Africa
The actuarial team at Acentria delivered a comprehensive valuation report well ahead of schedule. Their rigour and communication are second to none.
Amina Hassan
Finance Director, TanzaniaInsure Ltd
Where We Are
Our Offices Across Africa
Every office commits to our service response SLA — so you always know when to expect to hear from us.
Dar es Salaam
Ohio Street, CBD, Dar es Salaam
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