About Afri-Bridge
Africa's trusted partner for freight forwarding, customs clearing, and cross-border logistics — connecting businesses across the continent since 2015.
From Johannesburg to the Continent
Afri-Bridge Global Logistics was founded in 2015 in Johannesburg with a clear mission: to simplify and streamline cross-border trade across Africa. What began as a boutique customs brokerage handling South African imports and exports has grown into a pan-African logistics provider serving clients in over 15 African markets. The founding team — experienced customs brokers and freight forwarders themselves — saw first-hand how fragmented services, opaque pricing, and unreliable transit times were holding back African businesses from reaching their full potential in global trade.
Over the past decade, we have built comprehensive capabilities spanning customs clearance, air and ocean freight, road transport, warehousing, project cargo, mining logistics, and oil & gas logistics. Our team of over 200 logistics professionals combines deep local expertise with modern technology to deliver reliable, transparent, and cost-effective supply chain solutions. We have invested in people, infrastructure, and systems at every step — building bonded warehouses in key ports, opening regional offices close to major trade hubs, and developing proprietary technology that gives our clients a competitive edge.
In 2023, we launched ATLAS — our proprietary trade intelligence platform — providing real-time corridor intelligence, market data, and logistics insights to shippers and freight forwarders across the continent. In 2024, we introduced the Afri-Bridge Academy to address the critical skills gap in African trade and logistics through professional training and certification programmes. These investments reflect our belief that technology and talent are the twin pillars of Africa's logistics future.
Today, Afri-Bridge serves over 2,000 clients — from small and medium enterprises importing their first container to multinational corporations managing complex, multi-country supply chains. We are proud to be a truly African company, headquartered on the continent, invested in its people, and committed to its growth.
2015
Est. Johannesburg, South Africa
10+ Years of Connecting African Trade
Sandton Headquarters — Johannesburg
The Team Behind Your Supply Chain
At the heart of every successful shipment, every cleared customs entry, and every optimised trade corridor is a dedicated Afri-Bridge professional. Our team of over 200 logistics experts across eight African countries brings together deep local knowledge, global best practices, and an unwavering commitment to client service.
From our 24/7 operations command centre in Sandton, our specialists monitor corridor conditions, coordinate cross-border movements, and provide real-time intelligence to clients. Every team member is trained through the Afri-Bridge Academy and equipped with the ATLAS trade intelligence platform — ensuring they have the skills and data to deliver excellence at every touchpoint.
We invest in our people because we know that Africa's logistics challenges are solved not by technology alone, but by talented professionals who combine expertise with passion and personal accountability.
200+
Team Members
8
Country Offices
24/7
Operations Centre
90%+
Client Retention
What Sets Us Apart
In a market crowded with logistics providers, Afri-Bridge stands out through deep expertise, integrated services, and an unwavering commitment to Africa's trade potential.
Deep Corridor Expertise
Our teams live and work on the trade corridors they serve. From Beitbridge to Kazungula, from Walvis Bay to Mombasa, we understand the unique regulations, border procedures, infrastructure constraints, and practical realities of moving goods through each crossing point. This local knowledge translates into faster clearance times, fewer delays, and more predictable supply chains for our clients.
Technology-Driven Operations
ATLAS, our proprietary trade intelligence platform, gives clients real-time visibility into their shipments, corridor conditions, duty estimates, and compliance requirements. We combine this with digital documentation workflows, electronic customs filing, and automated alert systems to reduce manual processes and human error throughout the supply chain.
End-to-End Integration
Unlike fragmented service providers, Afri-Bridge offers a fully integrated logistics solution — from initial trade advisory and customs classification through freight booking, border clearance, inland transport, warehousing, and final-mile delivery. Clients deal with a single partner, a single point of contact, and a unified system across the entire journey.
People Who Care
Our 200+ logistics professionals are the backbone of our service. We invest heavily in training and development through the Afri-Bridge Academy, ensuring our teams stay current with changing regulations, industry best practices, and emerging technologies. Our people take personal ownership of every shipment and build lasting relationships with clients.
Compliance & Risk Management
We maintain rigorous compliance standards across all 15+ markets where we operate. Our in-house regulatory experts monitor changes to customs laws, trade agreements, sanctions lists, and import/export restrictions in real time. We conduct regular compliance audits and provide proactive guidance to clients to minimise risk and avoid costly penalties.
Pan-African Network
With owned offices, trusted agents, and strategic partnerships spanning Southern, East, West, Central, and North Africa, we offer genuine continental coverage. Our network is not just a list of affiliate addresses — each location is staffed by trained Afri-Bridge professionals who uphold the same quality standards and service commitments as our head office in Johannesburg.
Our Mission
To connect African businesses to global trade through reliable, efficient, and technology-driven logistics solutions. We are committed to breaking down barriers to cross-border commerce, reducing supply chain friction, and helping our clients move goods across Africa's trade corridors with confidence and transparency.
Every shipment we handle, every customs entry we process, and every route we optimise is guided by this purpose. We believe that efficient logistics is not just a service — it is an enabler of economic growth, job creation, and continental integration.
Our Vision
To be Africa's most trusted logistics partner, enabling seamless trade across the continent. We envision a future where African businesses can trade with each other and the world as efficiently as any other region — where border delays are minimised, compliance is simplified, supply chains are visible in real time, and logistics is a competitive advantage rather than a barrier to growth.
We aspire to set the standard for logistics excellence in Africa — a standard built on innovation, integrity, and an unshakeable belief in the promise of this continent.
Key Milestones
From a small Johannesburg office to a pan-African logistics powerhouse — here are the moments that have shaped Afri-Bridge's story.
Founded in Johannesburg
2015Afri-Bridge Global Logistics was established in Sandton, Johannesburg, with a team of five customs professionals. From day one, the focus was on simplifying cross-border trade for South African importers and exporters, offering personalised customs brokerage and freight forwarding services.
Founded in Johannesburg
Afri-Bridge Global Logistics was established in Sandton, Johannesburg, with a team of five customs professionals. From day one, the focus was on simplifying cross-border trade for South African importers and exporters, offering personalised customs brokerage and freight forwarding services.
Southern Africa Expansion
2016Expanded operations into three SADC markets — Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Namibia — establishing cross-border road freight corridors and building relationships with border agencies and local customs authorities to ensure smooth clearance processes.
Southern Africa Expansion
Expanded operations into three SADC markets — Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Namibia — establishing cross-border road freight corridors and building relationships with border agencies and local customs authorities to ensure smooth clearance processes.
Road Freight Network Launched
2017Launched a dedicated road freight division connecting South Africa to neighbouring states. Introduced scheduled weekly departures on key corridors including the N1 North to Zimbabwe, the N4 to Mozambique, and the Trans-Kalahari route to Namibia and Botswana.
Road Freight Network Launched
Launched a dedicated road freight division connecting South Africa to neighbouring states. Introduced scheduled weekly departures on key corridors including the N1 North to Zimbabwe, the N4 to Mozambique, and the Trans-Kalahari route to Namibia and Botswana.
East Africa Entry & 500 Clients
2018Crossed the 500-client milestone and expanded into East Africa with operations in Kenya and Tanzania. This marked the first step in building a truly pan-African network, and we opened a regional coordination office in Nairobi to manage corridor traffic through Mombasa and Dar es Salaam.
East Africa Entry & 500 Clients
Crossed the 500-client milestone and expanded into East Africa with operations in Kenya and Tanzania. This marked the first step in building a truly pan-African network, and we opened a regional coordination office in Nairobi to manage corridor traffic through Mombasa and Dar es Salaam.
Multi-Modal Operations Licence
2019Secured a multi-modal customs brokerage and freight forwarding licence, enabling us to handle air, ocean, road, and rail cargo under a single regulatory framework. Invested in warehouse infrastructure in Johannesburg and Durban to offer integrated storage and distribution services.
Multi-Modal Operations Licence
Secured a multi-modal customs brokerage and freight forwarding licence, enabling us to handle air, ocean, road, and rail cargo under a single regulatory framework. Invested in warehouse infrastructure in Johannesburg and Durban to offer integrated storage and distribution services.
Resilience Through COVID-19
2020Navigated the global pandemic with zero service disruption to critical supply chains. Deployed digital shipment tracking and remote customs processing capabilities to keep goods moving when borders tightened. Supported essential goods logistics including pharmaceuticals, food supplies, and PPE across multiple African corridors.
Resilience Through COVID-19
Navigated the global pandemic with zero service disruption to critical supply chains. Deployed digital shipment tracking and remote customs processing capabilities to keep goods moving when borders tightened. Supported essential goods logistics including pharmaceuticals, food supplies, and PPE across multiple African corridors.
West Africa & 1,000 Clients
2021Entered West Africa with operations in Nigeria (Lagos) and Ghana (Tema). Reached 1,000 active clients and expanded our team to over 120 professionals. Strengthened partnerships with major shipping lines and airlines serving African routes, securing competitive rates and priority space allocation.
West Africa & 1,000 Clients
Entered West Africa with operations in Nigeria (Lagos) and Ghana (Tema). Reached 1,000 active clients and expanded our team to over 120 professionals. Strengthened partnerships with major shipping lines and airlines serving African routes, securing competitive rates and priority space allocation.
Project Cargo & Mining Divisions
2022Launched dedicated project cargo and mining logistics divisions to serve the extractive industries across Southern and Central Africa. Handled oversized shipments for mining equipment in the DRC, Zambia, and Ghana. Opened offices in Lubumbashi and Accra to be closer to key mining hubs.
Project Cargo & Mining Divisions
Launched dedicated project cargo and mining logistics divisions to serve the extractive industries across Southern and Central Africa. Handled oversized shipments for mining equipment in the DRC, Zambia, and Ghana. Opened offices in Lubumbashi and Accra to be closer to key mining hubs.
ATLAS Trade Intelligence Platform
2023Launched ATLAS, our proprietary trade intelligence platform — a game-changer for African shippers and freight forwarders. ATLAS provides real-time corridor intelligence, port congestion data, duty calculators, trade compliance checklists, and market analytics. Expanded our footprint to 15+ African markets.
ATLAS Trade Intelligence Platform
Launched ATLAS, our proprietary trade intelligence platform — a game-changer for African shippers and freight forwarders. ATLAS provides real-time corridor intelligence, port congestion data, duty calculators, trade compliance checklists, and market analytics. Expanded our footprint to 15+ African markets.
Afri-Bridge Academy Launched
2024Addressing the critical skills gap in African trade and logistics, we launched the Afri-Bridge Academy with 50 professional courses spanning customs compliance, freight forwarding, dangerous goods handling, trade finance, and supply chain management. Served our 2,000th client and grew the team to over 200 professionals.
Afri-Bridge Academy Launched
Addressing the critical skills gap in African trade and logistics, we launched the Afri-Bridge Academy with 50 professional courses spanning customs compliance, freight forwarding, dangerous goods handling, trade finance, and supply chain management. Served our 2,000th client and grew the team to over 200 professionals.
Oil & Gas Logistics & Regional Hubs
2025Expanded into oil and gas logistics, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for energy sector clients operating in Nigeria, Angola, and Mozambique. Established formal regional hub offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra with full-service capabilities including bonded warehousing and customs clearance.
Oil & Gas Logistics & Regional Hubs
Expanded into oil and gas logistics, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for energy sector clients operating in Nigeria, Angola, and Mozambique. Established formal regional hub offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra with full-service capabilities including bonded warehousing and customs clearance.
Strategic Growth & Continental Reach
2026Continued growth with strategic partnerships and corridor expansions across North and Central Africa. Strengthened the ATLAS platform with AI-powered route optimisation and predictive analytics. The Afri-Bridge Academy introduced executive education programmes and corporate training partnerships, reinforcing our position as Africa's integrated logistics and trade enablement partner.
Strategic Growth & Continental Reach
Continued growth with strategic partnerships and corridor expansions across North and Central Africa. Strengthened the ATLAS platform with AI-powered route optimisation and predictive analytics. The Afri-Bridge Academy introduced executive education programmes and corporate training partnerships, reinforcing our position as Africa's integrated logistics and trade enablement partner.
Our Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make and every service we deliver.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and honesty in every transaction. Our clients trust us with their goods, their data, and their reputation — and we take that trust seriously. We never cut corners on compliance, and we always communicate openly about timelines, costs, and potential challenges.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of operational quality. Every shipment is handled with precision, every customs entry is accurate, and every client interaction is professional. We pursue continuous improvement through regular performance reviews, client feedback loops, and industry benchmarking.
Innovation
We continuously invest in technology, processes, and talent to stay ahead. ATLAS, our trade intelligence platform, and the Afri-Bridge Academy reflect our commitment to innovation. We actively explore AI-driven route optimisation, predictive analytics, and digital trade documentation to shape the future of African logistics.
Partnership
We view every client relationship as a true partnership. We succeed when our clients succeed, and we go the extra mile to understand their unique logistics challenges and deliver tailored solutions. Our client retention rate of over 90% speaks to the strength and depth of these partnerships.
Reliability
In logistics, reliability is everything. We deliver on our promises — on time, in full, and with the care and attention that our clients expect. Our track record speaks for itself: consistently high on-time delivery rates, minimal customs query rates, and responsive customer support across all time zones we serve.
African First
We are proudly African. Our expertise, our network, and our passion are rooted in this continent. We believe in Africa's potential and are committed to unlocking it through better logistics. We hire locally, invest in African talent, and actively support initiatives that strengthen intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Afri-Bridge at a Glance
A decade of growth, investment, and impact across Africa's trade corridors.
10+
Years in Business
15+
African Markets
2,000+
Clients Served
500+
Corporate Clients
200+
Team Members
50
Academy Courses
