Gateway to Europe, Gateway to Africa
As part of the global network, Mainfreight Europe handles all air & ocean freight coming in or going out of Europe. Dedicated teams and facilities at the major airports and seaports are always working on delivering the best possible service and solutions to handle your freight. Europe plays an important role in the trade triangle between USA and Asia. With teams in these three regions we handle your cargo with the utmost care, on both sides of the trade lanes.
Little known fact is that Europe is also an important gateway for traffic to and from Africa. Africa is one of the most promising regions in the world when it comes to economic growth, skilled and educated labor force and a middle class with spending power. Towards 2020 it is expected to surpass India and Brazil when it comes to economic growth. These developments will make Africa an important trade lane and part of the global economy.
Transhipping from Europe to Africa
Direct flights to Africa from the USA and Asia are limited, so transhipping the goods via Europe to Africa proves to be a good solution, especially when the destinations are more exotic and harder to reach. From Europe, all major airports in Africa can be serviced, allowing you to get your cargo as close to the end destination as possible and thus reducing the distance the cargo has to travel via road. Our dedicated teams in Africa will not stop at only receiving the freight at the airport. Customs clearance, de-consolidation of the freight and delivery to the end customer are also included. From parcel to project freight, door to door service across Africa is our strong point.
The cargo we have shipped out of Europe to Africa so far includes: medical supplies, machinery, oil & gas equipment, seeds and perishables, high-tech equipment and raw materials. Every type of cargo requires its own handling. Both our teams in Europe and our dedicated partners in Africa are well equipped to handle any type of cargo. No matter how difficult, we will find a solution to get your cargo to every corner of Africa.
Contact Europe
Mainfreight AMS
T.: +31 20 5874822
E.: africa@nl.mainfreight.com