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About Freight in Time

Since starting its operations in 1996, Freight in Time has steadily grown into one of the leading regional logistics players with a unique footprint in East Africa – Kenya, Uganda,Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Tanzania. FiT is a fully integrated 3PL and 4PL multi modal logistics provider within the East & Central African region, with a presence at every major port, airport, border point in the region.

With more than 360 dedicated and experienced employees, FiT offers fully integrated solutions tailored to the individual requirements of each customer and provides seamless solutions in and out and across the region.
A testimony to Freight in Time is that Norfund (the sovereign Norwegian Investment Fund) has invested in FIT to support and help advance the shared vision.

Through the strategic partnerships with top-tier global logistics providers and by integrating their global reach into our regional capacity and footprint, FiT provides true end-to-end solutions.

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Our Mission

To add value to our customers’ supply chains by providing the most innovative, reliable, efficient and cost effective logistic solutions.

Our Vision

To be the most respected fully integrated logistics provider in Africa.

Our Promise

  • Honesty, Fairness, Respect & Safety. We are individually accountable and collectively responsible.
  • We strive to be successful without compromising the quality of our customer’s solutions.
  • We invent & aspire to continually improve our solutions.
  • We foster a culture of teamwork, inclusion, leadership & growth.
  • We strive to create a safe & sustainable environment and to improve the lives of our community.

Why Choose FIT?

We offer quality one-stop shop solutions

Regional Expertise

With more than 20 years’ experience in the region FIT understands the specific requirements of each country and each entry, exit and transit point in the region. We will create bespoke regional solutions to suit each client’s individual requirements.

Bundled Solutions

A truly one stop shop with everything from courier & express, to airfreight and sea freight, regional road freight, warehousing & last mile distribution under one roof. It means we have your interests at heart and will offer the best and most appropriate solution for your needs.

Global Reach

Through strong global networks and alliances FIT can move goods to and from everywhere on the globe.

Competence

Our company is made up of a competent and skilled team so we can always provide excellent services to our clients.

Reputation

If you want the services of only a reputable and trusted company in freight forwarding, only us is your name to call.

Experience & Tradition

We have more than 20 years of experience in the industry and serviced clients in the most challenging environments.

FIT Credentials

ISO accreditations

FIT is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified company, audited by international auditors. With these accreditation FIT is in a position to offer Pharma Grade warehousing.

AEO Status

As a regional Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) FIT enjoys preferential treatment and privileges when dealing with National & International Customs Authorities.
This means we can offer expedited forwarding and clearance of cargo through specially designated Green & Blue Channels.

KCAA Agents

FIT is a KCAA (Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Agent) regulated agent which means we can guarantee the safety and security of the Air Cargo Supply Chain and deliver directly to air side.

IATA

FIT is a long standing International Air Transport  Association (IATA) member and enjoys all the respective benefits.

Importer on Record

FIT is recognized as Importer and Exporter of record (IOR/EOR)  in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Djibouti and South Sudan. This allows FIT to offer a unique service whereby FIT is the entity importing (and holding) goods in country while the ownership of the imported goods remains with the shipper.

Country Managers

  • Basra Mohamed

    Country Manager (Djibouti)

  • Vinesh Bhatti

    Country Manager (Kenya)

  • David Njuguna

    Country Manager (South Sudan)

  • Lemlem Tekeste

    Country Manager (Ethiopia)

Providing first class logistics services worldwide.

Truly a one stop shop with everything from courier & express, to air freight and sea freight, regional road freight, warehousing & last mile distribution under one roof

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