Who We Are

greatlakes freight & transport

East & Southern Africa’s Leading Freight & Transport Service Provider.

Our Mission

To provide our customers with the best freight and transport solutions for all types of goods in our chosen market.

Our Vision

To ensure our customers are provided with the efficient and highest quality service possible.

Our Values

• Professionalism • Integrity
• Teamwork • Respect
• Transparency
  • 2007May 2007

    Our History

    Registered Greatlakes Freight Limited, headquarters in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with 50 trucks (transit only).
  • 2013February

    Regional Footprint

    Established our first subsidiary office in the port city of Mombasa, Kenya with a fleet of 200+ trucks.
  • 2014February

    Subsidiary Office #2

    Setup our second subsidiary office in the port city of Beira, Mozambique with a fleet of 200+ trucks.
  • 2022October

    ISO Certification

    Awarded ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) certifications.
  • 2024DECEMBER

    Awards & Accolades

    Voted the Best Service Provider 2024 by Tanzania International Container Terminal Services (TICTS).
EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA

Unlimited vision & ability to adapt.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Extensive network, backed by strategic partnerships

We offer complete logistics solutions for the movement of cargo across Africa at the most competitive rates. We have the capacity and knowledge to handle Containerized, Out-of-Gauge, Reefers, Over-sized, Dangerous, Bulk and Break Bulk cargo to all destinations within the region.

18+ Years
of Experience

4.5/5

East & Southern Africa

Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, DR Congo, Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Our Specialities

Industries we work in;

Agriculture, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Construction, Mining, Oil & Gas & Renewables.

Memberships

o Tanzania Customs Agents Association (TACAS)
o Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC)