Shipping from Iran to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Real Transit Times
We want to be upfront about this one: Dar es Salaam is currently our longest African route, and it’s worth planning around that reality rather than being surprised by it mid-shipment.
Shipping Time from Iran to Dar es Salaam: The Real Number
Both via Mersin and via Poti: 90-100 days total, door-to-door.
Unlike Alexandria or Mombasa, routing via either Mersin or Poti currently takes roughly the same amount of time to reach Dar es Salaam — reflecting fewer direct sailing options and more transshipment handling on this particular corridor right now. We’d rather tell you this clearly upfront than have it surprise you partway through a shipment.
The Route
Cargo is trucked from Iran to Mersin, Turkey or Poti, Georgia, then by sea toward Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s main port and a key gateway for East African trade alongside Mombasa.
Planning Around a Longer Timeline
Given the current 90-100 day window, this route suits planned, non-urgent shipments better than time-sensitive cargo. If your timeline is tight, it’s worth discussing whether Mombasa — with onward inland transport into neighboring markets — might work better for your final destination.
FCL Focus
As with our other routes, FCL shipping — 20ft and 40ft HQ containers — is where we focus for Dar es Salaam-bound cargo.
Get a Route & Cost Estimate
Contact HAPCO’s team for a route plan and quote tailored to your cargo type and delivery timeline.