Unverified agents
No simple way to confirm licenses, legal standing and a genuine delivery record before handing over cargo.
Move cargo with people you can trust.
Find verified clearing and forwarding agents, compare quotes, protect your payment and follow every milestone in one place.
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Built for global trade. Pioneering with imports through Dar es Salaam, expanding across Africa and then connecting trade corridors worldwide.
TrustLane•••GOOD MORNING
Your cargo is moving.
ACTIVE SHIPMENTTL 2048
On trackTZDARDar es Salaam
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TZMBAMbeya
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Documents verifiedCompleted today, 09:42
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Customs clearanceAgent is processing declaration
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Cargo releasedPayment releases at completion
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YOUR VERIFIED AGENTAmani Mwita
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Agent verifiedLicense and business checked
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Payment protectedReleased by milestone
One trusted journey from quote to cargo release
Verified agentsProtected paymentsLive milestonesVerified reviews
The problem
Global trade moves at the speed of trust.
Finding the right agent still depends on word of mouth. Payments move before work is visible. Shipment updates live in calls, inboxes and people’s heads.
Exposed payments
Money changes hands without a clear connection to completed work, leaving both parties without protection.
Invisible progress
Importers chase updates manually because cargo, documents and clearance milestones are not visible together.
Why now
Trade is becoming digital. Trust should too.
Connected customs systems, electronic trade documents and expanding corridors are creating the right foundation for a trusted global marketplace.
Less paper. Better coordination.
Shipment records and bills of lading are moving online, making progress easier to verify and share.
Systems are joining up.
Single window customs workflows create clearer milestones for agents, importers and authorities.
Africa first. Global next.
AfCFTA supports deeper regional trade while TrustLane extends the same trust model to worldwide routes.
TRUSTLANE LAUNCH PATHEarn every stage before expanding.
Dar pilotConcierge matching with an initial verified agent cohort.
African corridorsZambia, DRC, Burundi, Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Global networkTrusted agents and protected jobs across world trade routes.
Future servicesFinance, cargo cover and sourcing through licensed partners.
How TrustLane works
One clear flow. Five confident steps.
Trust, payment and progress stay connected from the moment a job is posted.
Post your job
Add your shipment details or existing bill of lading.
Compare quotes
Receive offers from agents who have passed our checks.
Select and fund
Choose your agent and place funds with the payment partner.
Track milestones
Follow documents, duty, clearance and cargo release.
Release and rate
Funds release as work is completed, then both sides rate.
What verified means
A badge that has to be earned.
TrustLane is designed to make verification meaningful. Agent tiers are based on documented checks and completed platform jobs, not paid placement.
VerifiedTrustedPremier
License checked
Clearing or forwarding credentials checked against the relevant authority.
Legally established
Business registration and tax standing reviewed before marketplace access.
Financially accountable
Available bond, insurance and financial references assessed where applicable.
Track record earned
Ratings count only when tied to completed jobs processed through TrustLane.
PROTECTED FLOWFunds follow progress1Importer funds
2Partner holds
3Milestone verified
4Agent paid
Payment protection
Work first. Release second.
TrustLane is designed to integrate with licensed payment and escrow providers. Funds are held by the provider, while verified job milestones control release instructions.
- ✓Milestone based release
Payments follow documented progress instead of promises.
- ✓Clear dispute trail
Quotes, documents, updates and approvals remain connected to the job.
- ✓No hidden handoffs
Both importer and agent see what is complete and what comes next.
Payment services will be provided by appropriately licensed partners in each launch market.
Global corridor strategy
Pioneering in Africa. Connecting the world.
Regional African routes connect through Dar es Salaam, creating a trusted gateway to major trade destinations around the world.
Swipe sideways to explore the complete corridor map.
Built for both sides
A better transaction for everyone.
FOR IMPORTERS
Move with confidence.
- Find agents whose credentials have been checked
- Compare clear quotes in one place
- Protect funds until work progresses
- See every shipment milestone
FOR AGENTS
Win trust before the first call.
- Turn verified credentials into qualified leads
- Manage quotes and jobs from one workspace
- Get paid as approved milestones are completed
- Build a track record based on real jobs
Questions
Before your first shipment.
TrustLane is currently in its launch phase. Product access and corridor availability will open in stages.
Is TrustLane a clearing agent?
No. TrustLane is designed as a marketplace and coordination layer connecting importers with independent verified agents.
Who holds protected payments?
A licensed payment or escrow partner will hold funds. TrustLane coordinates job milestones and release instructions according to the agreed workflow.
Where will TrustLane launch first?
The initial focus is the Dar es Salaam import corridor serving Zambia, DRC, Burundi, Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Future phases will extend the same trust model to global trade corridors.
When can I download the app?
The app is currently being built. Use any Download app button to register your interest, and the live download link can be activated as soon as the build is ready.
TrustLane mobile
Your cargo journey, in your pocket.
Post jobs, compare verified agents, follow milestones and manage protected payments from one clear mobile experience.