Akakas Logistics PLC has played a major role in logistics executions for large scale projects. We provide extra care and attention in the planning and transport of complex heavy equipment and large volume bulk cargos, while always maintaining timely delivery. 

Over the years we have acquired a great wealth of experience regarding different logistic activities. Some of these include: 

A.  FERTILISER DISTRIBUTION TO OVER 2,200 LOCATIONS IN ETHIOPIA

Procurement, shipping, transporting, distribution

We have accumulated a vast experience on fertilizer procurement and distribution. The activities include, but are not limited to:

•  Procurement

•  Negotiation on price and buying through Letter of Credit 150,000 MT of fertiliser (minimum six ship loads of 25,000 MT each)

•   Facilitation

•  Closely following shipments from factory to port of loading, then up to discharge (Djibouti)

•  Bagging

•  Undertaking bagging operations at Djibouti

•  Customs clearing

•  Undertake Customs Clearing and transit activities at Djibouti Port

•  Warehousing

•  Transporting goods to over 15 strategically located warehouses in Ethiopia

•  Distribution

•  Distribution of fertiliser from central warehouses to over 2,200 different stations in Ethiopia

•  Delivery of the exact quantity demanded by the farmers in different locations

•  Precise planning and effective logistics management 

B. FOOD GRAIN 

Bagging, shipping, transporting, warehousing

Similar to our process of distributing fertiliser, we have extensive experience in handling ship-loads of wheat (both Aid and Commercial cargo). We undertake bagging operations at the Djibouti import, and transport it to satellite warehouses at different locations in Ethiopia.

C. AID CARGOS

Customs clearing and forwarding

We have been handling supplies, both regular program and emergency relief, for UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA, WHO, UNOPS, and UNDP for nearly two decades.

D. PROJECT CARGOS

Customs clearing and forwarding

We have been (and still are) serving different construction companies as their freight forwarding agent in Ethiopia on different projects like road, hydro power, telecommunication, etc

We are currently providing logistics services to two major European companies:

    1. Sallini Construction – Millennium/ Renaissance Dam
    2. Ericson – Telecommunication Project

E. COMMERCIAL CARGOS
Customs clearing and Freight forwarding

•  Import
•  Export

F. EMBASSIES
We are also serving embassy of the United States of America as one of the few forwarding agents in Ethiopia.

STORAGE FACILITIES: Akakas Logistics has storage facilities at convenient locations in Addis Ababa, with a combined capacity of storing over 10,000 MT with a space of over 2500m2. 

MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENT: Our company has six forklifts of its own, and other necessary machineries, equipments and tools required to undertake un/loading and packing activities. 

DRY CARGO TRUCKS: Akakas owns thirty heavy duty dry cargo trucks. On the other hand, as a large volume cargo mover, we also have excellent relationships and associations with dry cargo truck owners. Thus, we can mobilise the trucks to hauling cargo from the port as per our client’s need, at any time. Our vans and pickups are always on stand-by for small volume cargos.

BRANCH OFFICES: We currently have three branches, including Djibouti, Nazareth and in the Ethiopian Airline Compound. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

• Our office is fully equipped with modern communication facilities that allow us to address our customers’ needs immediately.

• We have a modern software program that enables us to provide efficient warehouse management services.

• We have computerised our cargo monitoring and follow-up systems. All tax assessments are done by Ayscuda software program online from our head office.