Pan African Premier Independent Shipping Network serving all 53 African countries
African Cargo & Logistics Alliance, known as the ACLA Network, operates as the Pan African Premier Independent Shipping Network with comprehensive coverage across all 53 African countries. The organization functions as an independent hub of the African cargo and logistics industry, bringing together members from various sectors including shipping agents, NVOCCs, General Sales Agents (GSA), air and ocean freight forwarders, ICD operators, project and oversize cargo specialists, couriers, and trans-border cargo service providers. ACLA positions itself as the only regional network in Africa, combining local services with international practices to meet the unique challenges of the continent's growing cargo and logistics business. The alliance carefully selects its members to accommodate only reputable organizations with strong management teams and proven track records, ensuring unequalled service provision that satisfies international standards while maintaining deep local expertise that distinguishes them in understanding African market dynamics.
ACLA operates through a collaborative membership structure where each member organization maintains its own management team. The network carefully selects member companies based on their track record and strong commitment to business development through partnership, ensuring that only organizations with robust management capabilities join the alliance to guarantee quality service delivery across the African continent.
As a network alliance, ACLA member companies collectively manage container inventory and equipment resources across their operations. The network's members include companies operating inland container depots (ICDs) and handling specialized equipment for project and oversize cargo movements, providing comprehensive equipment solutions throughout Africa's 53 countries.
ACLA provides complete coverage across all 53 African countries through its network of carefully selected member companies. The alliance positions itself as the only regional network operating across the entire African continent, offering protective shipping services with unparalleled local knowledge and presence. This comprehensive geographic footprint enables the network to combine local expertise with international service standards, addressing the unique logistical challenges of operating across diverse African markets, cultures, and regulatory environments.
ACLA operates as a membership-based alliance where financial performance is driven by the collective capabilities of its member organizations. The network focuses on controlling and developing the growing cargo and logistics business opportunities across Africa, with members selected based on their financial stability and commitment to business development through strategic partnerships within the alliance structure.
ACLA Network provides comprehensive shipping and logistics services across Africa through its diverse membership base, including ocean freight forwarding, NVOCC services, shipping agency operations, general sales agent (GSA) services, air freight, project cargo handling, oversize cargo movements, courier services, and trans-border cargo operations. The alliance offers protective shipping services that leverage deep local knowledge of African markets while maintaining international service standards, enabling seamless cargo movement across all 53 African countries. Member companies operate inland container depots, manage multimodal transport solutions, and provide specialized handling for complex cargo requirements, positioning ACLA as the independent hub for African cargo and logistics operations with capabilities spanning the entire supply chain from origin to final delivery.
