Shazz & Co Freight Forwarding Limited

Shazz & Co Freight Forwarding: international logistics between the UK and Zimbabwe

Shazz & Co Freight Forwarding Limited is a freight forwarding company with a trading address in Wollaton, Nottingham, specialising in shipping goods from the UK to Zimbabwe. Its activity combines weekly air freight, customs clearance and sea container transport, serving both individuals and businesses.

Air freight and customs clearance services

The company offers a weekly air freight and customs clearance service for customers sending goods to Zimbabwe by air. According to published information, the estimated delivery time is 7 to 10 working days from the departure of the shipment from the UK. Shipments leave every Saturday, so parcels received after 12:00 on Friday leave the following Saturday. The company warns that delays beyond its control, such as flight cancellations or adverse weather conditions, may affect delivery times.

The service includes handling customs clearance in Zimbabwe, with prices that include customs duties and excise taxes unless otherwise stated. Certain items, such as large appliances, laptops, medicines and high-end smartphones, are subject to higher rates. A port-to-port option is also offered where the customer handles customs clearance.

Delivery and collection at destination

Customers can collect their goods once customs clearance is complete or request delivery. The company offers free delivery within a 30 km radius from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Outside that radius, delivery to home or work address incurs an additional charge, and can be made outside normal working hours in Harare by prior arrangement. For cities other than Harare, goods are usually delivered to a local post office for collection, unless otherwise stated. Parcels of 40 kg or more have a negotiable delivery charge, and in Bulawayo and surrounding areas home deliveries can be arranged at an additional cost.

Containers and returning resident service

In addition to air freight, Shazz & Co offers a door-to-door service for residents returning to Zimbabwe, which allows shipping a 40ft High Cube container with all belongings to any city in the country.

Rates and lithium battery handling

The air freight price is £12.50 per kilogram, calculated on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater. Volumetric weight is obtained by dividing length by width by height by 6,000. A handling fee of £15 per shipment applies and there is no minimum weight per shipment. Sending documents costs £25 for parcels up to 5 kg, and delivery outside Harare ranges from £25 to £50.

Items with lithium batteries must be declared on packing lists and incur a surcharge of £60 for up to three items. Electric scooters, with larger batteries, require special dangerous goods packaging that can cost up to £300 if the batteries are not removable. The company states that shipments with undeclared batteries may experience delays and that a fine will be imposed on the sender.

Prohibited items and packaging

The company details a list of strictly prohibited items in shipments: perfumes, batteries, aftershave lotions, disinfectants, drones, lighters, adult toys, alcohol, flammable liquids, aerosols, sprays, firearms, replica guns and sharp objects.

Regarding packaging, it is recommended that boxes are clean, full and sealed with the H-taping method, that they do not exceed 23 kg where possible, and that fragile items are protected with cushioning material. Non-flammable liquids must be tightly sealed and double bagged. The company offers boxes from £3 and shrink wrap from £2.50. Online orders must be notified in advance and sent to the company's trading address.

Insurance and liability

The company states that goods are not insured and that it accepts no liability for theft, loss or damage not caused by it. It recommends that customers take out Goods in Transit (GIT) insurance with a reputable insurer if they wish to cover their shipments.

Location and contact

Wollaton, Nottingham · Phone: +447508514888 · Email: info@shazzfreightforwarding.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 20:00; Saturday: 09:00 – 20:00; Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00