Freight Forwarding Services in Kenya

Abhi TransAfrica Logistics and Traders Ltd. powers global trade with intelligent freight forwarding services, ensuring fast, compliant, and cost-optimized cargo movement worldwide.

Freight Forwarding

Abhi TransAfrica Logistics and Traders Ltd (ATLT) is an ISO-certified multinational logistics and supply chain organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and part of the ABHI Group of Companies. ATLT supports more than 3,500 TEUs every month across import-export operations and connects businesses to 125 countries through its global freight network.

With strategic operations across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia, ATLT combines local market understanding with global connectivity to support businesses managing imports, exports and complex supply chain requirements. Our integrated approach helps customers move cargo efficiently from origin to destination while maintaining visibility and coordination across every critical stage.

Freight Forwarding Services

Our Services

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Why Choose Abhi TransAfrica Logistics and Traders Ltd?

Expertise and Experience

ATLT combines global logistics capability with strong local expertise across East Africa, supporting complex cross-border and international supply chain requirements.

Cost Efficiency

Integrated freight planning and shipment consolidation help businesses improve transport efficiency and optimize logistics costs across regional and international movements.

Simplified Logistics

ATLT supports end-to-end logistics through freight forwarding, transportation, warehousing, customs clearance and supply chain coordination under one integrated network.

Faster Shipping Times

Our connected regional and global network enables coordinated cargo movement across multiple transport modes for efficient and dependable delivery planning.

Risk Mitigation

Experienced planning, customs coordination and end-to-end shipment management help businesses reduce operational complexity and respond effectively to logistics disruptions.

Access to Global Networks

ATLT connects businesses to 125 countries through its freight network, combining African market presence with broad international logistics connectivity.

Flexibility in Shipping

ATLT supports road, rail, coastal and international freight solutions, enabling multimodal logistics strategies based on cargo requirements, routes and delivery priorities.

Improved Customs Compliance

Our customs clearance support helps coordinate documentation and border processes for smoother import and export movement across regional and international markets.

Real-Time Shipment Tracking

ATLT uses logistics technology and integrated operational coordination to support shipment visibility and better control across the supply chain.

Consolidation Services

Shipment consolidation supports more efficient use of transport capacity and can help optimize freight movement for smaller or distributed cargo volumes.

Scalability

With 10+ million sq. ft. of warehousing capacity handled, 15,000+ trips per month and 38+ global offices, ATLT has the operational scale to support growing supply chain requirements.

Sea Freight Services

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Air freight Services

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Common Modes in Multimodal Transport

Road Transport

Road transport supports first-mile, regional and last-mile cargo movement, connecting ports, warehouses, production facilities and customer locations across East Africa.

Rail Transport

Rail transport supports efficient movement of high-volume cargo over longer inland routes and can be integrated with road and port operations as part of a multimodal supply chain.

Sea Transport

Sea freight supports international cargo movement for bulk, containerized and large-volume shipments, with inland transportation coordinated for onward delivery across African markets.

Air Transport

Air freight supports time-sensitive, high-value and priority cargo, with onward road or other transport modes coordinated to provide efficient door-to-door movement.

Inland Waterways

Inland and coastal water transport can complement road, rail and sea freight for suitable cargo routes, supporting integrated multimodal logistics where infrastructure allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Freight forwarding coordinates the movement of goods from origin to destination using transport modes such as air, sea, road and rail, together with documentation, customs clearance and logistics planning.

ATLT provides integrated freight forwarding solutions including sea freight, air freight, road and rail transportation, multimodal logistics, customs clearance, shipment coordination and connectivity to international markets.

ATLT supports international freight forwarding through a network connecting 125 countries, backed by regional operations across East Africa and experience in coordinating cross-border cargo movement.

An integrated freight forwarding partner helps businesses simplify cargo movement, coordinate multiple transport modes, manage customs processes and improve visibility across regional and international supply chains.

Freight forwarding can use road, rail, sea, air and suitable inland or coastal waterways, often combining multiple modes to create an efficient route from origin to destination.

Multimodal transport combines two or more transportation modes, such as road, rail, sea or air, to move cargo efficiently across different stages of the supply chain.

Freight forwarders support customs documentation, regulatory coordination and clearance processes to help cargo move efficiently during import and export operations.

ATLT uses logistics technology and operational coordination to support shipment visibility and help clients stay informed throughout cargo movement.

Shipment consolidation combines compatible smaller cargo volumes into more efficient movements, helping improve transport utilization and overall logistics efficiency.

Manufacturers, exporters, importers, retailers and businesses across sectors such as agriculture, food processing, FMCG, steel, engineering, automotive, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure can benefit from ATLT freight forwarding solutions.