25 years of connecting Kenya beyond boundaries!

Wandering through bustling Nairobi from the beautiful national parks of wild animals to the mystical island of Lamu and the amazing lakes in the west, Kenya is a destination that has beckoned to all, appealing not just to tourists, but also businesses from all over the world. And for 25 years now, global LCL consolidation leader – ECU Worldwide, has bolstered these businesses with effective and seamless global cargo movements.   

Growing business opportunities

Africa, today, is among the world’s most promising regions, offering limitless business opportunities. Constantly evolving global supply chains, new-age technologies than continue to boost logistics, and the need for resilience and consistency, have led businesses to look at end-to-end solutions from a single, reliable partner.

And that is exactly where ECU Worldwide Kenya steps in, reinforcing more than two decades of market leadership with digital-first solutions that keep business going and cargo moving.

A major reason for ECU Worldwide Kenya’s success lies in its commitment to customer centricity, offering customers the flexibility to align with the changing dynamics of the global market, and meeting their demands in a safe, timely manner.

“We are so happy and proud to cherish this key milestone of completing 25 years. It is an accomplishment that would not have been possible without our customers’ continued faith and support. It is all thanks to them and our dedicated team members, that we have built the capabilities to offer unmatched connectivity, a network spanning 180 countries, and a promise of delivering excellence. As we thank and appreciate everyone who has made this feat possible, all I would say is Mungu akupe kheri daima!”, says Sanjeev Sukumaran, Country Manager, ECU Worldwide Kenya.

With the demand for third-party logistics on the rise, diverse businesses turn to ECU Worldwide Kenya for their supply chain management and logistics requirements, including inventory management and shipping services. ECU Worldwide Kenya offers services from Whether it is warehousing to customs clearance and delivery, re-export services, air freight, or even temporary storage, ECU Worldwide Kenya is geared to bolster businesses across 180 countries, 2400 direct trade lanes and door-to-door deliveries in over 50 markets.

Counting on 25 years of global connectivity

With specialized multimodal cargo movements of LCL, neutral FCL, and international air freight solutions for global business supply chains, ECU Worldwide Kenya offers the widest coverage, all over Africa. Along with access to all major seaports, customers benefit from inland movements even in remote areas, a wide CFS network and cutting-edge digital logistics. Marking its dominance in Eastern and Central Africa, with offices in Uganda, Nairobi, and Mombasa, ECU Worldwide Kenya enables shipping backed by a strong network and robust infrastructure.

Accessing the Nairobi Export Processing Zones (EPZ)

Its pioneering service that helps customers in the region conduct business directly from Nairobi’s EPZ (Export Processing Zones), is what truly sets ECU Worldwide Kenya apart.

After a container is placed at the Nairobi EPZ, individual shippers get to load their cargo at their own premises and complete the export documentation. Containers are then custom sealed at the EPZ for direct export by rail SGR via Mombasa port and loaded directly onto the vessel for export-oriented business ventures.

With global LCL export services from Kenya, the LCL export services from Nairobi EPZ (Export Processing Zones) aid to avoid inland cargo movement and multiple handling of cargo. Also, the consolidation services include bias consolidation, where multiple shippers can send cargo to a single consignee. 

Digitalization that saves time and resources

ECU360, a state-of-the-art digital logistics platform, helps ECU Worldwide Kenya create customer-centric, digital logistics experiences.

With a host of features like instant quotes, quick bookings, easy access to sailing schedules and relevant information, reports and analytics, value-added services like insurance and trucking, as well as the use of automation to enable faster transactions, ECU360 makes shipping easier than ever before.

Conclusion

ECU Worldwide Kenya has redefined global logistics for 25 years and remains committed to giving businesses in and around the region a platform to broaden their horizons and expand globally, for many more years to come.