We are the bulk cargo shipping & Logistics power behind most of the most successful manufacturers and traders in Eastern 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:
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.
2022
ESL Dongo Kundu SEZ limited was established in Kenya.
2024
Express Shipping & Logistics Ltd was established in Rwanda.
We are Experts in Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk, Break Bulk, and Project Cargo with OVER 24 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 chandelling, crewing, cargo and ships surveys, cargo warehousing, railage and road transportation.
To provide distinctive supply chain solutions that power our clients to market leadership.
To be a leading global brand in supply chain solutions.
Professionalism, Passion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Excellence & Teamwork.
Through our over 100 strong team spread across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda, we simplify logistics management, handling crucial tasks so that our clients’ 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.
















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