Zambia Cargo and Logistics Limited

Background & Ownership

• State-owned enterprise: Wholly owned by the Government of Zambia through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

• History: Traces origins to 2001 (formerly MOFED Tanzania Limited); over 40 years of operations in freight forwarding and logistics.

🌍 Regional Footprint

• Main hubs:

  • Head office: Mukuba Depot near Dar es Salaam port, Tanzania.

  • Inland Container Depots & Clearing Centres: Ndola (Zambia).

  • Dry port: Walvis Bay, Namibia.

  • Border representation: At Tunduma (Tanzania–Zambia) and Rusumo (Tanzania–Rwanda).

📦 Core Services

1. Container Freight Station (CFS) – handling, sorting, and temporary storage.

2. Inland Container Depot (ICD) – for import container consolidation/distribution.

3. Freight Clearing & Forwarding – customs clearance and documentation.

4. Transportation – domestic & across regional corridors: north–south, Dar‐es‐Salaam, Walvis Bay, Beira.

They manage agricultural and mineral cargo among other commodities.

🎯 Mission & Vision

• Mission: Deliver excellent and innovative freight logistics to ensure client satisfaction and profitability.

• Vision: Position as a centre of excellence in freight logistics, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

📞 Contact Details

📝 Additional Highlights

• Trans-regional presence: From east to southwest Africa – Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, border posts servicing the DRC, Rwanda .

• Competitive partnerships: Frequently invites local transporters for partnerships across key routes.

• Recognition & Tech: Reported tech upgrades at Kurasini facility and acknowledged for eco-friendly logistics practices.

🔍 In summary: Zambia Cargo & Logistics Limited is a government‑owned logistics provider with a strong regional presence across southern and eastern Africa. Its integrated service model—from ports to inland depots—targets smooth transport of minerals, agriculture, and general cargo with safety, efficiency, and sustainability at the core.