FREIGHT FORWARDING

OVERVIEW

LOCAL EXPERTISE. GLOBAL REACH.

Accelerate your cargo movement between Europe and Africa with our integrated freight forwarding solution. By combining regional expertise with global infrastructure, we provide full visibility and control, helping your business navigate complex trade corridors with confidence and move goods efficiently across continents.

EUROPE TO AFRICA

We deliver integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions that power trade between Europe and Africa's fastest-growing markets. From order management and customs clearance to multimodal freight, warehousing, and last-mile delivery, our connected network simplifies complex supply chains and opens access to opportunities across the continent.

OCEAN

 

FROMTOTRANSIT TIMEFREQUENCY
Le Havre
Marseille

Durban

Cape Town

Ngqura (Coega)

TBCWeekly departures

 

AIR

FROMTOTRANSIT TIMEFREQUENCY
CDG - ParisJNB - Johannesburg
 
48 hoursWeekly consolidations
WHY DP WORLD

YOUR GATEWAY TO GLOBAL TRADE

With unmatched local expertise and a network of over 280 freight forwarding locations, we move cargo safely and swiftly between Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, connecting your business to the world.

Location

Local specialists

Local specialists across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa manage customs, documentation, and last-mile delivery. Our teams work across the region to move cargo seamlessly through borders and trade zones with confidence.

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One partner

Instead of managing multiple vendors, you gain a single point of accountability for your entire freight journey. We coordinate every stage of the process, streamlining communication and ensuring consistent service quality across the corridor.

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Total visibility

From departure to final delivery, you can track cargo milestones in real time. Our control towers provide full oversight of your shipments, helping you act quickly when conditions change and keeping your business in control.

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Stable costs 

Transparent pricing and predictable cost models help you manage budgets with confidence. By integrating services across modes and borders, we reduce inefficiencies and ensure your logistics spend delivers maximum value.

IMPACT

UNLOCK NEW MARKETS

Our freight forwarding network connects Europe's key trade hubs to African trade gateways, helping your business enter high-opportunity regions with fewer barriers. With local insight and end-to-end control, we unlock corridors that others can’t.

THE END-TO-END DIFFERENCE

Freight journeys can be complex with multiple vendors and fragmented networks. We simplify this with end-to-end accountability, resilient multimodal options, and seamless flows through owned infrastructure, ensuring reliable, fast, and visible cargo movement.

LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
FOR YOUR INDUSTRY

Every industry has unique logistics needs. Our global network and industry expertise ensure you receive customised support at every step with all of our services.

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Automotive

From parts to vehicles, we keep your supply chain moving with logistics built for the automotive sector, handling over 3 million finished vehicles annually.

Chemicals

Chemicals

From raw materials to final delivery, we move your chemical cargo safely and securely with specialist logistics, temperature control, and regulatory expertise.

Beverages

FMCG

From everyday essentials to seasonal peaks, we keep your supply chain agile with solutions built for consumer goods, designed to adapt to shifting demand.

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Our cold chain expertise and global network ensure that vaccines, biologics, and critical supplies arrive perfectly preserved wherever they are needed.

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Industrials 

Our tailored solutions help ensure that your industrial goods flow smoothly and efficiently to their final destination.

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Perishables

Perishable goods need perfect logistics. Our global cold chain solutions eliminate risks and delays, so your produce arrives as fresh as the day it was shipped.

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Technology

We provide agile and secure logistics for tech, from components to finished products. Trusted by five of the seven largest global tech firms.

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Retail

From warehouses to store shelves, we power retail supply chains with smart, agile logistics, built to deliver goods to international customers with speed and precision.

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MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD

Ready to optimise your cargo flow between Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa? Speak to a freight forwarding expert and unlock your next growth opportunity.