Afrigistics | Specialised Logistics For Africa

OUR BUSINESS MODEL | OUR HISTORY | OUR PEOPLE | OUR VALUES | OUR BRAND

Factors such as port congestion, poor infrastructure, limited or inadequate distribution facilities, severe weather conditions, bureaucratic import procedures, a lack of common standards and communication breakdowns all have a significant impact on supply chains in Africa. By understanding and taking cognisance of these factors which are inherently unique to the African logistics context, Afrigistics has positioned itself to provide a comprehensive range of specialised end-to-end logistics solutions.

We firmly believe that when doing business in Africa, the efficiency of logistics and supply chains play a key role in differentiating between good and average companies, or even between ultimate success and failure, hence the choice of a logistics service provider becomes strategically important.

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At Afrigistics, we manage our clients' end-to-end logistics requirements. We achieve this by making use of our approved partner network for specific activities such as transportation, warehousing and Customs clearance, whilst managing the overall service delivery to ensure a reliable and consistent supply chain. Our clients therefore benefit from being serviced by the most appropriate service providers, without the burden of having to interact with and manage multiple external parties.

Being positioned as an independent Forth Party Logistics (“4PL”) solutions provider, Afrigistics has the unique advantage of being able to leverage off the best capabilities of a wide scope of service providers, without being tied into a single freight forwarder or logistics service provider’s network. This not only allows us to retain an objective and focussed view of our clients’ requirements, but also to be agile enough to be able to adapt strategies in order to optimize supply chains and build real value for our clients.

Afrigistics therefore not only make use of the services of multinational freight forwarders and transport companies, but in many cases are proud to be associated with smaller companies or local entrepreneurs who share our values as well as our passion for service excellence.

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Afrigistics was established in 2009, with the vision of becoming a company that would be dedicated to offering specialised logistics services tailored for the African market.

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At Afrigistics we all share the following attributes:

• We are passionate about facilitating trade to, from and within Africa.

• We have a thorough understanding of African logistics.

• We understand our limitations and are realistic and humble to accept that no single service provider can be "everything
for everyone", hence our philosophy of having a number of strategic partnerships with various industry specialists - a
concept which over time has proven to be extremely successful.

• We believe in partnerships with our clients, as their success ultimately determines our success. As a result, we place
high value on professionalism, trust, integrity and building long term relationships.

Headed up by professionals with years of experience in especially the FMCG export industry as well as a thorough knowledge and understanding of the intricacies and unique nature of doing business in Africa, our management team is well equipped to lead this company to realise its vision - to become a leader in the field of specialised logistics for Africa.

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Our 3 core values determine our everyday behaviour and are reflected in the way
we engage with our clients, service providers and other external parties.



	We strive to simultaneously simplify and optimise unique and complex supply chain and logistics processes without compromising the quality of our service and placing our clients at risk.


	Being one of the single biggest differentiating factors between logistics service providers, we place a high premium on the reliability of our services. This, from an overall service perspective, by far outranks simply being able to offer the lowest rates or shortest lead time at any given point in time.


	We believe that key to our success is being able to offer our clients a predictable and consistent service. We therefore always act professionally, incorporate best business practices and continue to invest in the best systems and people to ensure sustainability and growth for us and our clients.

As an African logistics specialist, our corporate identity plays on the concept of supply chain linkage whilst a feeling of fast-moving efficiency is evoked through the use of a futuristic typeface. Our colour scheme is inspired by the African earth and sky.

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