Logistics services from the supplier's door to yours.
Sea and air freight, customs clearance, warehousing and delivery from any supplier to any destination in Africa and the world. Use one service, or let us handle the whole journey.
Sea freight, FCL and LCL
The most cost-effective way to move large or heavy shipments. Book a full container for your goods alone, or share space in a consolidated container. Typical transit: 25–35 days from China, 10–14 days from the UAE, 20–30 days from Türkiye.
What's included
- Full containers (20' and 40') from any port in China, Türkiye, Thailand, India and the UAE
- Consolidated LCL from our warehouses in Guangzhou, Yiwu, Istanbul and Dubai
- Space with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen and PIL
- Port handling at origin and destination, with live tracking from loading to discharge
Air freight
When time matters most. We secure priority space with major cargo airlines and clear your goods as soon as they land. Typical transit: 2–8 days.
What's included
- Consolidated air cargo from Dubai, Doha, Guangzhou, Yiwu and Istanbul
- Space with Qatar Airways Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Turkish, KLM and China Southern
- Clearance and release by our airport team
- Delivery to your warehouse or door, or onward by road
Customs clearance
We clear imports and exports at ports, airports and border points, with our own teams and agents, managing every document and fee so your cargo is released quickly and legally. Our average clearance time is 48 hours.
What's included
- Import declaration and customs entry
- Duty and tax assessment explained before you pay
- Certificates of conformity and standards checks where needed
- Release from port, CFS or airport and handover for delivery
Warehousing and consolidation
Buy from many suppliers and ship once. Our origin warehouses receive, check and combine your goods, and our destination facilities store them until you need them, including bonded storage where you pay duty only on release.
What's included
- Receiving from multiple suppliers in Guangzhou, Yiwu, Istanbul and Dubai
- Inventory checks, photos and reports on arrival
- Sorting, repacking and labelling
- Secure and bonded storage with release in batches
Road and last mile
From the port or airport to your warehouse, shop or site. We move containers and loose cargo within the country and across borders, anywhere in Africa.
What's included
- From the port or airport to your warehouse or door
- Transit cargo to Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and the DR Congo
- Planning for oversized and heavy cargo
- Proof of delivery shared with you
Customs consultancy (free)
Know your landed cost before you buy. We help businesses plan imports, classify goods correctly, prepare documents and cut avoidable delays and charges, free of charge.
What's included
- Landed-cost estimates: freight, duty, taxes and local charges
- Tariff (HS code) classification and document review
- EAC duty remission and exemption schemes for manufacturers
- Supply chain and route planning
Vehicle and machinery imports
Cars, trucks, buses and heavy machinery from Dubai and Japan, shipped by RoRo or in containers, cleared and delivered to you.
What's included
- Buying support at Dubai and Japan auctions and dealers
- Pre-shipment inspection and roadworthiness checks
- Duty and tax calculated on the official vehicle value before you buy
- Clearance, registration support and delivery to your door
Exports from Africa
We ship African products to the Gulf, China, Europe and worldwide: coffee, tea, avocados, fresh produce, minerals and crafts. Exporters can also reach buyers around the world through AfriSouq, our partner marketplace.
What's included
- Export documents, certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates
- Sea and air, including temperature-controlled cargo
- Consolidation for small exporters
- Buyer connections in the Gulf, Europe, Asia and worldwide through AfriSouq
Sourcing agent and Canton Fair trips
Can't travel to China or Türkiye? Tell us what you need. Our teams find suppliers, compare prices, negotiate and manage the order. We also host guided buyer trips to the Canton Fair every spring and autumn.
What's included
- Supplier search and price comparison
- Samples collected and sent to you
- Negotiation and order follow-up
- Guided Canton Fair trips: visa letter, hotel, guide and factory visits
Supplier inspection
Know what you are buying before you pay. Our teams in China, Türkiye and the UAE visit your supplier and check the goods against your order.
What's included
- Quantity, quality and packing checked against your order
- Photos and a short report after the visit
- Supplier verification before your first order
- Loading supervision for full containers
Cargo insurance
Cover your goods against loss and damage from pickup to delivery. Add it to any quote with one tick.
What's included
- Cover from supplier to your door
- Sea, air and road shipments
- Simple claims handled with our help
Small parcels and e-commerce
Door-to-door shipping by the kilo for online sellers, small shops and personal orders. No container needed.
What's included
- Priced per kg, from a single box
- Weekly consolidated departures from China, Dubai and Türkiye
- Customs cleared and delivered to your door
Not sure which service you need?
Tell us what you are importing. We will recommend the fastest and most cost-effective route and send a full quote.