Perth → Harare & Bulawayo
Shipping home, the way it should be done.
Reliable shared-container shipping from Perth to Zimbabwe. Published rates, honest timelines, and a WhatsApp update at every step — so you always know where your cargo is
4.9
(32 reviews)
8–10 weeks, tracked
One price for everyone
$0 surprise fees at home
You've been let down before. We built Takura to fix exactly that.
We spoke to dozens of families shipping to Zimbabwe. The same frustrations came up again and again. Here’s our answer to each one.
Pricing you can trust
- Charged a different price than the person next to you.
- One published rate card. Same price for everyone, every sailing
Timelines that are real
- Promised a few weeks, then left waiting for months.
- We quote 8–10 weeks because that’s the truth — and aim to beat it.
Always in the loop
- No idea where your drum is, and nobody answering.
- A WhatsApp update at every milestone, Fremantle to Harare.
No surprises at home
- Family in Zimbabwe hit with fees nobody mentioned.
- Receiver charges published upfront. Duties are ZIMRA’s call, guided by our agent.
Four simple steps to send your cargo home.
Run by Zimbabweans, for Zimbabweans.
We started Takura Freight because we’ve lived the frustration ourselves — sending things home and hoping they’d arrive, chasing people who wouldn’t answer, watching family get hit with fees nobody warned them about. We knew it could be done properly: clear prices, honest timelines, and someone who actually picks up the phone. That’s the whole reason Takura exists. When you ship with us, you’re not a tracking number — you’re a neighbour sending something home.We started Takura Freight because we’ve lived the frustration ourselves — sending things home and hoping they’d arrive, chasing people who wouldn’t answer, watching family get hit with fees nobody warned them about. We knew it could be done properly: clear prices, honest timelines, and someone who actually picks up the phone. That’s the whole reason Takura exists. When you ship with us, you’re not a tracking number — you’re a neighbour sending something home.
Clear pricing, published for all to see.
These are our launch guide prices for the Perth → Zimbabwe corridor. Your exact quote is confirmed in writing when you book — never a moving target.
01
Standard drum (220L)
The most popular choice — sturdy & secure
from $400
02
Large drum (up to 285L)
Subject to space
from $650
03
Boxes
Small from $100 · Medium from $180 · Large from $250
from $100
04
Suitcases & bags
Standard from $280 · Large from $350
from $280
05
Vehicles
Small car from $4,000 · SUV from $5,000 (after assessment)
from $4,000
06
Furniture, appliances & machinery
Priced by size
on quote
Honest note: these are “from” starting prices — your exact quote is confirmed in writing before you pay anything. Vehicle prices are finalised after a quick assessment. See the full breakdown on our Pricing page.
Ready to send
something home?
Book your space on our next sailing — it takes a few minutes, and we confirm your quote before anything is locked.Book your space on our next sailing — it takes a few minutes, and we confirm your quote before anything is locked.
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How long does shipping really take?
Our honest estimate is 8–10 weeks from the cargo cut-off date to arrival in Zimbabwe, via the Beira corridor. Some operators quote less and deliver far more — we'd rather tell you the truth and work hard to beat it. You'll get a WhatsApp update at every stage, so there's never a silent gap.
How is my price worked out?
Mostly by size. Drums are a fixed size, so they're a fixed price. For boxes, furniture and other items we measure length × width × height to work out the cubic metres, and price on that (weight only matters for very dense goods). Dismantling furniture saves you money.
Do I pay when I book?
You send a booking request, we send a written quote, and you secure your space with a deposit once you're happy — the amount is confirmed with your quote. Nothing is locked until you approve it.
What can I send?
Personal and household effects — drums, boxes, furniture, appliances, tools, building materials and bulk groceries. Vehicles come from our third sailing. There's a short list of things we can't ship (dangerous goods, undeclared currency, anything illegal), which we always share upfront.
Who handles customs in Zimbabwe?
Our appointed clearing agent manages ZIMRA clearance and guides your family through it. Duties are set by ZIMRA — not by us — and every payment comes with an official receipt. We publish our own receiver charges upfront.
Is my cargo insured?
We offer optional all-risks cargo insurance, priced as a small percentage of your declared value — we strongly recommend it. If you decline, goods travel at your own risk beyond our standard liability, which we explain clearly at booking.