International Logistics Solutions

Our International Logistics Solutions division provides end-to-end procurement, shipping, and delivery services that optimise the flow of commodities, equipment, and raw materials from China to Africa. We specialise in supporting public programmes and EPC projects, ensuring that complex infrastructure supply chains are managed with precision, transparency, and resilience.

 Commodity & Equipment Logistics

· Scope of Supply: Logistics for commodities such as bitumen, cement additives, and steel, as well as mechanical parts, yellow-metal construction equipment, crushing and batching plants.

· Door-to-Site Delivery: Full alignment with INCOTERMS (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP) to ensure flexibility for clients across Africa.

· Capacity: Long-term freight forwarding contracts with global carriers, RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) services for heavy equipment, and break-bulk handling for oversized cargo.

· Specialised Tools & Equipment: Container loaders, mobile cranes, heavy haulage trucks, and modular trailers for last-mile delivery.

 Strategic Facilities in China

· Consolidation Warehouses: Located near major ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Qingdao) for cost-efficient aggregation of goods.

· Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): On-site testing and quality inspections before shipment to ensure technical compliance.

· Vendor Audits & Sourcing: Comprehensive due diligence of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), price discovery, and negotiation across multiple suppliers.

· Inventory Buffering: Warehousing facilities act as strategic stockpiles to mitigate supply disruptions and optimise delivery schedules.

 Integrated Logistics Solutions

· Duty & Tax Optimisation: Customs clearance planning to maximise exemptions (e.g., under COMESA/SADC trade frameworks) and reduce import duties.

· Multimodal Routing: Integration of sea, rail, and road freight for seamless cargo movement from Chinese ports to African inland destinations.

· Customs Brokerage: In-country expertise for clearance, permits, and compliance with both African and Chinese regulatory frameworks.

· Spare Parts Pooling: Centralised regional hubs for stocking spares and consumables, ensuring rapid response for project maintenance needs.

· Lifecycle Service Packs: Long-term agreements bundling spare parts, technical support, and warranty management.

Independent Power Purchasing (IPP) Logistics Capacity

· IPP Procurement Framework: Expertise in sourcing and transporting turbines, solar panels, wind towers, hydro equipment, and storage systems from global OEMs to African project sites.

· Turnkey Delivery: Ability to handle entire procurement and logistics chains for Independent Power Producers (IPPs), ensuring compliance with power purchase agreements (PPAs) and local content laws.

· Specialised Handling: Break-bulk shipment of oversized wind turbine blades, hydropower turbines, and modular solar arrays.

· Innovation Edge: Digital visibility platforms offering real-time tracking of IPP-related shipments, ensuring timely delivery to align with commissioning schedules.

Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management

· Uncertainty Management: Deployment of predictive analytics to anticipate delays, port congestion, and FX volatility.

· Resilience Framework: Use of dual-sourcing strategies, staggered shipments, and inventory decentralisation to ensure continuity.

· Regional Market Knowledge: In-depth expertise across Southern Africa (SADC), East Africa (EAC/IGAD), and West Africa (ECOWAS) markets, allowing us to tailor logistics strategies for diverse regulatory, customs, and infrastructural environments.

· Client Transparency: Provision of real-time shipment visibility, cost tracking, and delivery status dashboards.

Innovation Edge

· Control Tower Platforms: Centralised logistics control hubs integrating data from carriers, warehouses, and on-the-ground teams.

· Geofenced Convoy Tracking: GPS-enabled monitoring of convoys and shipments for security and delivery assurance.

· Exception Management: AI-driven alert systems that flag risks (delays, route disruptions, compliance issues) in real time.

· Smart Contracts: Blockchain-enabled contracts that trigger milestone-based payments upon delivery confirmations.

Operating Model & Governance

· Compliance & Integrity: Robust anticorruption controls, beneficialownership transparency, and supplier due diligence.

· Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE): ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 integrated management system; zeroharm culture; permittowork and safety leadership.

· Digital Core: ERP + EAM + GIS stack; secure data rooms for tendering and project controls; cybersecurity by design.

· Local Content & Inclusion: Targeted MSME participation; women and youthled enterprise setasides; skills transfer and apprenticeship programmes.

Value Proposition to Public Clients

1. Speed with Compliance: Readytodeploy design standards, template specs, and procurement kits reduce lead times while ensuring probity.

2. Total Cost of Ownership: Energyefficient assets, circular waste models, and predictive maintenance cut lifecycle costs.

3. Resilience & Sustainability: Climateproofed designs, waterwise solutions, and biodiversity safeguards.

4. Economic Multipliers: Local manufacturing and MSME integration expand decent jobs and valueadded exports.