Abay Logistics PLC
Abay Logistics PLC is a private limited logistics company registered under Ethiopian law, headquartered in Addis Ababa with a network of branches and representatives across the country. The company describes itself as a third-party logistics provider delivering globally integrated, end-to-end solutions tailored to customers' supply chain management needs. With more than 25 years of experience in supply chain management, freight forwarding, shipping, port management, customs clearance, transport, and ICT-based logistics, Abay Logistics emphasizes a combination of professional expertise and technology to support clients' operations.
Its service portfolio spans freight forwarding, inland transport, customs clearance, transport marketplace/delivery services, consultancy in logistics services, management contracts, and related activities such as property subletting or commission/brokers. The company highlights its membership in the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and the Ethiopia Freight Forwarding and Shipping Association, FIATA-affiliated, signaling alignment with industry standards and professional networks.
Abay Logistics positions itself as a partner for multinational organizations operating in Ethiopia, aiming to drive supply chain excellence through strategic partnerships and innovative logistics solutions. The organization emphasizes a customer-centric approach, offering tailored, flexible, and innovative logistics solutions with on-ground specialists to support operations. It underscores the integration of technology and real-world logistics capabilities to enable efficient cargo movement, reliable representation for shipping lines, and end-to-end logistics coordination.
The company references its ground reach in the Ethiopian market and outlines a broad service spectrum, including warehousing and distribution, shipping support (fleet positioning, cargo booking, bills of lading, container movement tracking), clearance (customs clearance at dry ports with packages that cover duties, taxes, and fees), and land transportation (door-to-door inland transport with tracking and insurance). Abay Logistics also highlights a marketplace concept that encompasses customs clearance, freight forwarding, and transport under a single contract, with features such as real-time tracking, transparent pricing, insured vehicles, and 24/7 support.
The physical address is listed as Kal Building, Suite 204, Infront of Nyala Motors, Wereda 06, Bole Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reflecting its central office in the capital. Contact channels include multiple emails for leadership and operations, as well as phone numbers indicated for customer support, suggesting a multi-channel approach to client engagement. The company communicates ongoing development through digital channels, including a mobile app ecosystem described as the Abay Transport Marketplace Apps, designed to simplify logistics solutions and bring logistics services to a broader user base.
Overall, Abay Logistics presents itself as an experienced, technology-enabled logistics partner capable of supporting international and domestic cargo movements, customs processes, and inland distribution, with a stated objective to become a leading third-party logistics provider in Ethiopia by leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships.
