Your Questions Answered

Fridge/Freezers are suppose to be shipped empty (without goods in them). For used Fridge/Freezers, we as shippers are required by the law to test them for functionality and confirm with the Environmental Agency that they are in good working condition with proof.

We cannot tell you more about trust than some of our customers who have used the service. Our customers have provided genuine testimonials which are available to be read on our website by clicking here. We are also proud members of BIFFA UK (the British International Freight Forwarders Association).

The best advice we can give is to leave plenty of time to prepare correctly. The most common mistake made by clients when planning their shipment is to leave it too late.

We advise that you should begin to plan your shipment a minimum of two to three weeks before you would like us to send your goods.

The best advice we can give is to leave plenty of time to prepare correctly. The most common mistake made by clients when planning their shipment is to leave it too late.

We advise that you should begin to plan your shipment a minimum of two to three weeks before you would like us to send your goods.

There are three ways to make a booking. 

  1. Online Booking:  To make an online booking, please click HERE.
  2. Book via Email: email info@tamangwashipping.com or
  3. Telephone: Call our office on 07825182281. 
To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you do not leave the booking until the last possible moment. It is wise to plan your shipment two to three weeks in advance.

We are able to provide you with a variety of packing materials to help protect your goods whilst they are on the move. The packaging of your goods is extremely important. You should use materials which are most suitable for the goods being transported.
Yes, you can use your own boxes and suitcases provided they are adequate to transport the contents safely.The single biggest mistake made is to pack too many things into the same box or suitcase. We recommend a maximum weight of 40 kilograms per package. (Heavy items such as books should be packed into smaller easier to handle cartons). 


For electrical items such as televisions, sound systems and kitchen appliances, please use the original boxes including the inner protections where possible.If you are packing your goods into a suitcase, please ensure that it is locked and labeled properly. We can also assist to do this for you at a charge. 

Notice: We will not collect items if they are not suitably packed or if a single item is above the maximum weight of 40 kilograms

The transit time for your shipment can vary greatly depending on the time it is picked up from our yard.
As a guideline, air freight shipments usually take around one week to arrive at the destination airport .

Sea freight shipments take approximately Six to Eight weeks from when the container is collected from our warehouse and depending on the sea freight transportation company.

We provide more accurate transit time details when we have specific information relating to your shipment/Container from the shipping line transporting your goods.

Yes, we can collect from any address in the UK. This is usually at a charge depending on how far you are from our warehouse. For more specific collection advice please click here.

The final cost can only be calculated once we know the exact weight and dimensions of each package you are sending.

If the collection is being made by a Tamangwa vehicle we should be able to calculate the cost immediately whilst at your home.

If your goods are being delivered at our warehouse,we will normally be able to provide you with the final cost for your shipment the next working day after collection.

If you have sent your shipment on a door to door basis all transport charges have been paid for in full in the UK. You should note that shipments sent on a door to door basis do not include any duties/taxes/quarantine charges or extra costs imposed by local government officials.

If you have sent your shipment to arrive at the port / airport you will be responsible for all charges incurred after the shipment has arrived at the destination. Typically these costs can include unloading charges, documentation fees, handling charges, warehouse charges, quarantine fees, duties or taxes (where applicable) and/or any other related costs.

These charges must be paid for in full before you will be able to collect your shipment. They are not included in our charges, we have no control over them and we have no financial interest in them.



If the collection is being made by a Tamangwa vehicle we should be able to calculate the cost immediately whilst at your home.

You can pay using the following methods:

  • Cash into our bank account with your invoice number as reference
  • Online bank transfer (You must pay all bank charges relating to the transfer) 
  • Cheaque (This can take up to 10 days to clear our account) 

If you are dropping your goods to our warehouse, we will normally be able to provide you with the final cost for your shipment the next working day after collection.

You can pay using the following the same methods as outlined above.

Fridge/Freezers are suppose to be shipped empty (without goods in them). For used Fridge/Freezers, we as shippers are required by the law to test them for functionality and confirm with the Environmental Agency that they are in good working condition with proof.
Cars should be shipped as cars ONLY and not as containers for goods. We do not recommend having goods in customers vehicles as we cannot guarantee what is put inside the car for customs processing purposes.
Tamangwa Shipping takes responsibility for every customer shipment we handle. In order to ensure that our customers are fully satisfied, we offer a one-stop shop solution. Therefore, we conduct customs declaration at port of exit and at port of entry. This ensures, we hand back your packages as agreed at the onset. For us to accept any car declaration, our process requires that we obtain your car logbook in the UK, send it to Cameroon for customs entry processing value. Once we receive the value from Cameroon, we make them available to you and if approved, we can then accept your vehicle for shipment.
Yes. Tamangwa Shipping can deliver directly to homes in Cameroon. There however is a charge for delivery at destination in Cameroon. Contact our office for the cost of delivery at final destination in Cameroon.