Who We Are
We are the shipping & Logistics power behind most of the most successful manufacturers and traders in East Africa. We are a customer focused Shipping & Logistics company. Our internationally qualified and locally experienced team consistently delivers customized solutions to each client’s specific needs. Our DNA is for delivering the very best service. Our market is Eastern Africa. Currently we cover Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi & DRC.
History
2001
Express Shipping & Logistics Limited was incorporated in Kenya.
2001
Express Shipping & Logistics Ltd signed the merchant and shipping act 1989.
2003
ESL Forwarders Ltd was incorporated.
2011
Sovereign Logistics Ltd was incorporated.
2012
Express Chartering Ltd Office in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania was opened.
2014
Express Chartering Ltd Office in Tanga, Tanzania was opened.
2016
Express Chartering Ltd Office in Mtwara, Tanzania was opened.
2017
On 1st April, Express Shipping & Logistics Ltd Hub office was opened in Nairobi Kenya.
2017
On 21st September, ESL Uganda Ltd office was opened Kampala, Uganda.
2017
On 7th November, ESL Uganda Ltd office was opened in Malaba border, Kenya.
2019
Express Shipping & Logistics Limited Lamu.
2020
On 1st July, ESL Uganda Ltd office was opened in Kyanika, Uganda.
What We Do
We are Experts in Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk, Break Bulk, and Project Cargo with OVER 20 YEARS experience. We handle more than 3.1 Million Metric Tonnes Cargo every year. Our service ranges from daily shipping and logistics consultancy services, ships chartering, ships agency, ships husbandry, expedited stevedoring and cargo handling, cargo customs clearance, warehousing, ships chandling, crewing, cargo and ships surveys, cargo warehousing, railage and road transportation.
Mission
To deliver distinctive service that powers our customers to market leadership.
Vision
To be a leading, global brand in
shipping, logistics and forwarding.
Values
Professionalism, Passion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Excellence, and Teamwork (PPELET).
How We Do It
Through our over 100 strong team spread across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, we simplify logistics management, handling crucial tasks so that our customer’s focus on what they do best. Ship owners, charterers, importers, exporters, and carrier partners enjoy an exceptional experience grounded in ESL’s mission to deliver distinctive service that power our customers to market leadership. Where We Operate
We operate all over East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda), handling over 3.1 (2020 figures) million Metric Tonnes of cargo annually Our People
The common attitude here is delivery of excellent service. We match that with the relevant skills in each department to ensure that we are powering our customers to market leadership. In the market, our team takes a leadership role in our industry, serving in various boards and task forces that shape our industry.