International Logistics → Africa

Your Logistics Gateway To Africa

From international routing to last-mile delivery at your sites, XPRO Group covers the entire supply chain for your projects in Africa.

40+
Years of experience
5
Continents
5
African regions
Over 40 years of experience
Intervention from 5 continents
5 African regions
100% local compliance
Opérations portuaires XPRO Group en Afrique
40+
years of experience
About the group

Global expertise. Local execution.

XPRO Group was born from a clear vision: to offer international companies a logistics partner capable of reconciling global standards with African operational realities.

With over forty years of experience, the group benefits from in-depth local knowledge, a results-driven culture, and an approach focused on service quality and regulatory compliance.

Integrity

Transparency and ethics in every operation

Compliance

Compliance with local regulations and local content

Excellence

International standards, rigorous execution

Proximity

Local authorities and trusted partners

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Our Services

Africa Logistics: Integrated Logistics Solutions

From collection to final delivery, XPRO Group handles your entire supply chain to Africa.

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Fret International & Customs

Comprehensive handling of import-export operations, document management, and door-to-door coordination to Africa.

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Maritime Agency

Ship chartering, port call management, crew changes, port formalities, and victualling.

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Airport Assistance

Airport reception and formalities, immigration facilitation, transfers, logistical coordination, and operational support.

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Project Management

Turnkey solutions for industrial, oil, gas and mining projects: transport planning and engineering.

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Heavy Lift & Cargo Special

Heavy and out-of-gauge cargo: lifting plans, port supervision, route surveys and exceptional convoys.

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Compliance and National Framework

Regulatory watch, local content, institutional relations, documentation, audit and structured partnerships.

Presence in Africa

A strong local anchor on the continent

XPRO Group operates through a network of national entities and carefully selected local partners, ensuring reliable execution and full compliance.

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West Africa
Senegal (Xsen Logistics), Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria...
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Central Africa
Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, DRC...
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Southern Africa
Namibia, Angola, Mozambique...
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East Africa
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North Africa
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Our approach

A proven methodology

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Analysis & Advice

Study of your needs, operational and regulatory constraints.

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Planning

Transport engineering, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

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Execution

End-to-end operational coordination and real-time monitoring.

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Delivery & Reporting

On-site last-mile delivery and comprehensive reporting.

Project Expertise

Complex projects, expertly managed

Our teams have proven expertise in managing complex logistics projects for the most demanding industrial sectors.

End-to-end project logistics

Industrial, oil, gas, mining, and construction sectors — from planning to final delivery.

Oversized and heavy load transport

Lifting plans, port supervision, route surveys and organisation of complex movements.

International coordination

Freight, customs formalities, permit acquisition and last-mile delivery to the final site.

On-site operational support

Supervision of subcontractors, document management, and assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements.

See our projects
Projet logistique heavy lift XPRO Group
Oil & Gas · Mining · Construction · Energy
Demanding industrial sectors, rigorous execution
Why XPRO

What sets us apart

International standards

World-class logistics expertise, tailored to the operational specificities of the African continent.

Compliance & local content

Local entities operating in full compliance with national regulations and local content obligations.

Heavy lift capabilities

Heavy and oversized parcel management, lifting operations, and complex freight transport.

Local presence or Strategic partnership

A strong foothold in Africa through wholly-owned entities or rigorously selected local partners.

Single point of contact

A single point of contact for the entire supply chain, from origin to the final mile.

Project approach

A proven methodology for the most complex industrial projects in demanding environments.

Questions fréquentes sur la logistique en Afrique

Which countries and regions does XPRO Group cover in Africa?

XPRO Group operates across three regions of the African continent:West Africa (Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin)Central Africa (Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, DRC)Southern Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa). Our presence is built on national entities — XSEN Logistics in Senegal and XPRO Namibia — as well as a network of selected local partners. In total, we cover more than 10 African countries from our headquarters near Marseille..

What transport modes do you offer to Africa?

We deploy all transport modes depending on your time, volume, and budget constraints: conventional or containerized sea freight — FCL, LCL, RoRo — for large volumes, air freight for urgent and sensitive cargo, intracontinental road transport,and multimodal solutions combining sea, air, and land for complex projects. For heavy and oversized cargo, we operate heavy liftSee our integrated logistics services for more details.

How do you manage customs clearance and customs formalities?

Our customs declarants handle all import-export formalities: customs declarations, tariff classification — HS code — import license management, conformity certificates, and sanitary and phytosanitary documents. Thanks to our local teams in Africa, we anticipate the regulatory specificities of each country and accelerate port clearance. As a result, your goods cross borders in full compliance with national frameworks, without delays or unexpected extra costs.

Are you equipped for heavy or oversized cargo — heavy lift?

Yes. Heavy lift and special cargo are one of our core areas of expertise. We manage lifting plans, port supervision,, la land route surveys,and the coordination of complex movements: mining equipment, industrial modules, oil & gas equipment, and oversized structures. Our engineering team validates each critical phase with port authorities and local subcontractors. Discover our Heavy Lift & Special Cargo offer..

Which industrial sectors do you mainly support?

Our expertise focuses on four sectors with demanding project logistics requirements: oil & gas — exploration, refining, FPSO, drilling — mining — production equipment, site infrastructure — construction and infrastructure — EPCI projects, civil engineering, energy — and heavy manufacturing.Each sector has its own requirements in terms of planning, QHSE compliance, and risk management, and our teams are trained accordingly. See our recent recent projects. examples.

When should we involve you in a new project?

The earlier, the better, especially for major industrial projects. Consulting us upstream, from the feasibility study or tender phase, allows usto optimize routes, delivery times, and transport costs, while anticipating local regulatory constraints. However, we can also intervene urgently for recovery operations. To discuss your project, contact our team near Marseille — we provide a structured quote within 48 hours.

Planning a logistics operation in Africa? ?

Contact our team to discuss your project. We offer a bespoke solution, tailored to your operational and regulatory constraints.