Connecting Africa to the world — and the world to Africa
The fastest-growing trade frontier on earth
Africa is the world's youngest continent, its fastest-growing consumer market, and one of the most dynamic regions for global trade. With 1.4 billion people, a combined GDP of $3.1 trillion, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opening tariff-free movement across 54 nations, the continent is no longer a frontier — it is a market. The IMEXLOG Africa Trade Corridor connects importers, exporters, manufacturers, farmers, cooperatives, and logistics partners across every African nation. From Lagos to Nairobi, Cairo to Cape Town, Dakar to Djibouti, we give our members verified partners, transparent pricing, and end-to-end logistics coordination.
Six key advantages for members trading across the Africa corridor.
Cocoa, coffee, sesame, cashew, cotton, shea, palm oil, and specialty crops — sourced direct from farmers and cooperatives.
Six of the world's ten fastest-growing economies are in Africa. Consumer spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion by 2030.
The African Continental Free Trade Area opens tariff-free movement across 54 countries — we handle the rules-of-origin documentation.
Responsible sourcing of cobalt, lithium, gold, copper, and rare earths with full traceability and compliance.
Project cargo, construction materials, industrial equipment, and heavy machinery coordinated end-to-end.
Rising hubs in Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, and Ethiopia — factory-direct sourcing available.
54 nations, verified partners on the ground.
Largest African economy by population. SONCAP required for regulated imports. Form M + PAAR mandatory. Strong agricultural and consumer-goods trade.
Gateway to East Africa. Northern Corridor serves Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC. KEBS certification required for many products.
Stable democracy, oil producer since 2010. Uses ICUMS customs platform. Cocoa and gold are top exports.
Most industrialized African economy. Gateway to Southern Africa. SARS customs. Strong mining, automotive, and wine exports.
Suez Canal gateway. GOEIC registration required for exporters. Textile, agricultural, and petrochemical exports.
Tanger Med is Africa's largest container port. Automotive and aerospace hub. Free trade agreements with EU and US.
Central Corridor serves Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, DRC, Zambia. Major agricultural producer (cashew, tea, tobacco).
World's largest cocoa producer. Also top-10 globally for cashew, coffee, palm oil, and rubber.
Political stability and emerging oil/gas producer. Gateway to West Africa for European and US traders.
Landlocked, uses Djibouti corridor. Africa's largest coffee producer. Growing textile and leather exports.
Major oil exporter. Lobito Corridor connects to Zambia and DRC. Growing non-oil sectors.
Strategic port corridor for landlocked neighbours. Growing LNG sector. Agricultural potential.
Our most active lanes across this corridor.
| From | To | Mode | Transit | Frequency | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | Rotterdam | Sea | 22–28 days | Weekly | Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Grimaldi |
| Mombasa | Dubai (Jebel Ali) | Sea | 10–14 days | Weekly | Maersk, PIL, Emirates Shipping |
| Tema | Shanghai | Sea | 32–40 days | Bi-weekly | Maersk, MSC, COSCO |
| Durban | Singapore | Sea | 20–26 days | Weekly | Maersk, ONE, PIL |
| Alexandria | Milan (Genoa) | Sea | 5–8 days | Twice-weekly | MSC, CMA CGM, Grimaldi |
| Tanger Med | New York | Sea | 12–16 days | Weekly | Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd |
| Nairobi | London (Heathrow) | Air | 1–2 days | Daily | British Airways, Kenya Airways, Emirates |
| Lagos | London (Heathrow) | Air | 1 day | Daily | British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Peace |
| Johannesburg | Frankfurt | Air | 1–2 days | Daily | Lufthansa, South African Airways |
| Cairo | Dubai | Air | 1 day | Multiple daily | Emirates, EgyptAir, flydubai |
| Dakar | Paris | Air | 1 day | Daily | Air France, Air Senegal |
| Abidjan | Brussels | Air | 1 day | 5x weekly | Brussels Airlines, Air Côte d'Ivoire |
Deep category expertise across every sector — including top exports and imports.
Africa produces 70% of the world's cocoa, and is a top global source of coffee, cashew, cotton, sesame, and shea.
Africa holds 30% of global mineral reserves, including critical minerals for the energy transition.
Major producers including Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, and emerging producers like Senegal and Mozambique.
Massive infrastructure investment across the continent — roads, ports, rail, housing, and energy projects.
Growing pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya.
Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt, and Lesotho are emerging apparel hubs serving EU and US brands.
Assembly and component manufacturing in South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Nigeria.
Fintech, mobile money, and SaaS growth across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Every regulatory layer in this corridor is handled by our specialists — from origin certification to destination clearance.
The African Continental Free Trade Area requires strict rules-of-origin documentation for tariff-free movement between member states.
SONCAP certification is mandatory for many regulated imports into Nigeria — electronics, chemicals, tires, and more.
Ghana uses ICUMS and Kenya uses UNIPASS for customs processing — both require advance filing.
Form M (import application) and PAAR (Pre-Arrival Assessment Report) are required for all Nigerian imports.
KEPHIS regulates imports of plants, seeds, and agricultural products into Kenya.
Egypt requires GOEIC registration for exporters and specific product certification for many imports.
240+ verified partners across every category you need.
Licensed forwarders at every major African port with customs clearance capability.
Country-specific licensed brokers for import and export declarations.
Factory-direct sources across agriculture, textiles, chemicals, and consumer goods.
Verified agricultural producers for cocoa, coffee, cashew, sesame, and more.
Cross-border trucking for landlocked countries and regional distribution.
Bonded and free-zone storage in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Egypt.
Local agents in 54 African countries — not just regional offices.
Every supplier, buyer, and forwarder is verified before introduction.
AfCFTA, SONCAP, Form M, PAAR, GOEIC — all handled by specialists.
All-in landed cost quotes. No hidden fees, no surprises at port.
English, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili — we speak your language.
Trade specialists assigned within 24 hours. Quotes in 48 hours.
Cultural intelligence that helps you close deals and build trust.
African business is built on trust and long-term relationships. Expect a slower first meeting — and a much stronger long-term partnership.
Punctuality varies by country. Build buffer into your project timelines, especially in West and Central Africa.
English, French, Portuguese, and Arabic are all widely used. Our local agents always communicate in the local language.
Small gifts are often appreciated in relationship-building. Avoid anything too expensive or that could be misconstrued as a bribe.
Formal business attire is expected in most African countries — suits for men, business dress for women.
In Muslim-majority countries, avoid scheduling meetings during prayer times or during Ramadan fasting hours.
Common questions about the Africa corridor.
All 54 African nations through our network of local agents, freight forwarders, and verified partners — with the deepest operational coverage in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco.
The busiest routes are Lagos–Rotterdam, Mombasa–Dubai, Tema–Shanghai, and Durban–Singapore. Air corridors connect Nairobi, Lagos, Cairo, and Johannesburg to Europe and the Middle East.
Yes. Our specialists prepare rules-of-origin documentation, certificates of origin, and AfCFTA-compliant paperwork so your goods move tariff-free across member states.
Yes — agricultural commodities are one of our strongest categories in Africa. We source cocoa, coffee, sesame, cashew, cotton, shea, and more, direct from farmers and cooperatives.
Use the IMEXLOG Verify service. We check company registration, physical address, references, and can arrange factory or farm inspection through local agents.
Most African trade uses advance payment or letters of credit, especially for first-time relationships. Open account terms are available with established partners after verification.
Yes. We have licensed customs brokers in every major African port who handle import declarations, duty payment, and release.
We screen every counterparty against UN, EU, UK, and US sanctions lists before any transaction.
Most members submit their first trade request within days of joining. Our specialists respond within 24 hours and typically deliver a first shortlist within 5–10 business days.
Yes. Intra-African trade is one of the fastest-growing parts of our network, especially with AfCFTA now in effect.
Three more continents, three more networks to plug into.
Start a trade request and a specialist will connect you with verified partners across this corridor within 24 hours.