LEKKI–IKOYI, LAGOS NIGERIA

Your partner in Africa

[ Who we are ]

A cooperative of experienced like-minded, independent shipping & logistics operators leveraging local insight and global connections to make doing business in West Africa seamless.

The African Logistics Collective is a cooperative of established companies that delivers the best logistical experience for their clients.

Covering the major West African economies our reach covers Ghana, Togo, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, Guinee, Cameroon, Chad, CAR, Nigeria and Mauritania.

We also have affliate partners in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gabon, Congo, Angola and Namibia.

Where we operate

The experience, knowledge, and operational capacity to build and manage a resilient supply chain that supports the needs of our clients and partners in a complex region.

What we offer

From energy exploration to fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution, the logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, and specialised providers are rising to the challenge.

Where we operate

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In the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of West African trade, a new model for logistics and vessel agency has taken shape. The African Logistics Collective, formed by an alliance of locally owned and independent logistics and ship agency companies, brings together:

  • Guinea, Mali, Senegal

  • Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso

  • Cameroon
    Chad
    Central African Repubic

  • Nigeria

  • Mauritania

  • Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gabon, Congo, Angola, Namibia

A map of Africa highlighting countries in black and gray, with country names labeled in white, including Mali, Niger, Chad, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Algeria, and others.

African Logistics Collective
Partners

This distinctive network is founded on collaboration.

Combining the collective expertise and deep local insight of its members to deliver integrated end-to-end logistics and vessel agency solutions.

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Log@friq

Senegal | Guinee | Mali

Benka Logistics

Ghana | Togo | Benin | Côte d’Ivoire | Burkina Faso

ACT Shipping

Mauritania

Gespros Group

Cameroon | Chad | CAR

Sierra Leone | Liberia | Gabon | Congo | Angola | Namibia

Affiliate Partners

African Shipping & Logistics

Nigeria

At the core of this partnership is an uncompromising commitment to compliance.

Compliance

In a region where regulatory navigation can be challenging, the African Logistics Collective adheres strictly to international standard and local legislation. This dedication to ethical and professional conduct ensures clients enjoy complete peace of mind, confident that their cargo is handled with care, security and transparency.

The Supply Chain

Every stage of the supply chain, from freight fowarding and customs clearance to project logistics and warehouse - is managed with a thorough understanding of regional realities.

As African markets continue to grow, agile logistics partners with deep regional understanding will play an increasingly important role in shaping the continent’s economic future.

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Shared Strengths

Despite the diversity of each member company, shared strengths define their service approach:

  • Deep local expertise and regulatory mastery

  • Regional integration supporting efficient cross-border supply chains

  • Sector-tailored solutions, from hazardous materials to temperature controlled distribution

  • Commitment to technology driven visibility and operational control

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