About Our
Business
Nature Of Business
Shreveport Investments (Pvt) Ltd T/A Shreveport Freight is a Zimbabwean registered customs clearing company and a registered member of Shipping and Forwarding Agents Association of Zimbabwe (SFAAZ).
Shreveport Freight is a vibrant company committed to providing you with cost effective solutions to all customs clearing, freight forwarding, shipping & logistics services in general. In terms of our standard “modus operandi”, we ensure the timely clearance of our customers’ consignments as we make sure to safeguard the customers’ interests as well as upholding the government’s laws governing imports and exports.
We also offer consultancy on all customs, freight forwarding and shipping and logistics matters. Moving cargo from point of origin until point of destination is our business.
The focus of the business has always been to maximise the competitive advantage of our clients by delivering cost effective and value adding clearance service. We ensure smooth handling of cargo through our integrated branch network and associates.
Our dedicated staff have vast experience and expertise spanning over 30 years’ experience of service to effectively handle the growing needs of customs clearing, freight forwarding services and transport & logistics business in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Our highly experienced staff is fully conversant with customs procedures and is obsessed with a passion for the best results both to our stakeholders and ourselves.
Vision
To be a leading service provider in customs clearing, freight forwarding services in Zimbabwe and SADC Region as a whole.
Mission
To be the preferred provider of efficient and cost effective solutions to all customs clearing and freight forwarding services in general through experienced qualified and well-motivated staff.
Values
We value the exhibition of a high degree of ethical and professional conduct in a business set up characterized by confidentiality, honesty, integrity and transparency.
Partner with Shreveport Freight for seamless logistics solutions that drive your business forward. From customs to cargo, we’ve got you covered.
Our Leadership
Edward Mbwera
Director-Strategy and Finance
Edward Mbwera - Director-Strategy and Finance
Edward holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree in Banking and Finance from the Midlands State University (MSU) and aMasters’ in Business Administration from the University of Zimbabwe. He has vast experience in the Banking and Microfinance Sector having served in various managerial positions for over 10 years with TN Bank and Hammer and Tongues Africa Holdings Group. Edward is a versatile player as he has also found a fit in the imports and exports field and transport logistics as he has been in charge of bonded warehouse operations and managing imports and exports for Hammer and Tongues Africa Holdings and Africa Gaming for over 5 years. Edward is based at the Head Office in Harare.
Thomas Chavunduka
Director-Operations
Thomas Chavunduka - Director-Operations
Thomas is a respected, seasoned manager with over twenty six (26) years’ experience in shipping, logistics, and transport business. He started his career with GDC Haulers in 1992 as Operations border control. He left in 1997 to join one of the leading customs and freight forwarding company in Zimbabwe- Walford Meadows as a Beitbridge Branch Manager. In 2002 he joined CKD Clearing and Forwarding as Branch Manager Forbes Border Post. He later joined Freight World in 2012 as Operations Senior Clerk. Thomas holds a Diploma in Shipping –SFAAZ. Thomas is based at Beitbridge office.
Lawrence Nyakudziwanza
Director Sales and Marketing
Lawrence Nyakudziwanza - Director Sales and Marketing
Lawrence Nyakudziwanza’ has over 15 years’ experience in customs clearing and freight forwarding industry, having worked in senior positions for some of the largest freight companies in Zimbabwe. Lawrence is our Sales and Marketing Director, in that capacity he oversees the full cycle from prospecting for new business, leading process of meetings with both prospective and existing clients and he is also involved in the day-to-day operations. He holds a Diploma in Customs Legislation and another Diploma in Sales and Marketing. The key to his success is his passion for developing and nurturing relationships in order to help individuals and companies reach their goals through tailor made logistics solutions. Being a result driven person and his strength includes communication, positivity, resilience and creativity. Lawrence is based at the Head Office in Harare