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Top Logistics Companies in East Africa

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EABD lists 3,987 logistics companies in East Africa. The top-ranked are Shipit Courier & Fulfilment, RAINWAY LOGISTICS and The Cold Room Kahuna.

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The top 10 logistics companies in East Africa

  1. Shipit Courier & Fulfilment Nairobi Central
  2. RAINWAY LOGISTICS Abyei Administrative Area
  3. The Cold Room Kahuna Kenya
  4. Sahal Post & Logistics Galkayo
  5. Option Couriers & Logistics Ilala
  6. Jotofa Group Ubungo
  7. Waakan Mogadishu
  8. Taabo Cargo Hargeisa
  9. Swift Travel and Cargo Mogadishu
  10. Salaam Air Express Mogadishu

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How to choose a logistics company in East Africa

Reliable logistics depends on capacity, tracking and insurance. Check these first.

  1. Ask what vehicles or capacity the company actually owns versus subcontracts.
  2. Confirm goods-in-transit insurance and how claims for damage or loss work.
  3. Ask how deliveries are tracked and confirmed.
  4. Get the rate card in writing, including fuel surcharges and waiting time.
  5. Read reviews for punctuality and damage rates.

About logistics companies in East Africa

Logistics is the circulatory system of East African trade. Mombasa and Dar es Salaam ports clear goods bound for landlocked Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and eastern DRC. Truckers haul cargo on the Northern and Central corridors. Last-mile courier services have multiplied with the e-commerce boom. Cold-chain logistics for dairy, horticulture, and pharmaceuticals is a fast-growing sub-sector.

EABD lists freight forwarders, clearing and forwarding agents, courier and last-mile delivery companies, passenger transport operators, warehousing providers, cold-chain operators, and customs brokers. Verified profiles include the corridors served, fleet size, certifications, and reviews from real shippers.

Logistics Companies in East Africa: common questions

How many logistics companies are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 3,987 logistics companies in East Africa as of 6 November 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top logistics companies in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked logistics companies are Shipit Courier & Fulfilment, RAINWAY LOGISTICS and The Cold Room Kahuna. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a logistics company in East Africa?

Ask what vehicles or capacity the company actually owns versus subcontracts. Confirm goods-in-transit insurance and how claims for damage or loss work. Ask how deliveries are tracked and confirmed.

How do I list my logistics company on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.