Dar Es Salaam - Galco Limited (Dar Es Salaam, Head Office)
Galco Limited, a division of the GSM Group, operates as an end-to-end integrated logistics services provider with its head office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Established in 2013, the company began with a fleet of 100 trucks to move its own goods within the region and evolved into a broader logistics solution provider as the GSM trading unit expanded into imports, notably cement from Pakistan. This growth helped Galco Limited establish a strong presence at the Dar es Salaam port and spread its footprint across Eastern, Southern and Central Africa, including offices in South Africa and Zambia, with continued expansion plans into Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The company emphasizes a comprehensive service portfolio designed to meet diverse supply chain needs. Its offerings include International Road, Air & Sea Freight, Inland Container Depot (ICD), Empty Container Depot (ECD), Container Freight Station (CFS), Warehousing and Distribution Services, Handling Equipment, and Port and Border Clearance. Galco Limited also provides heavy lifts and movements of oversized cargo and LCL handling, reflecting capabilities that cater to both standard freight and more complex shipments that require specialized equipment and planning. A key feature of their operation is a large and growing fleet of more than 700 trucks in varying capacities and configurations, enabling substantial transportation capacity across East and Central Africa, including routes to Zambia, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Southern Sudan via major corridors such as TAZARA and the Central and Northern Corridors.
The company has built and maintained strong partnerships with a wide range of reputable organizations across multiple sectors. Notable collaborations include Glencore, WFP Kenya and Tanzania, YAPI Merkezi, YARA International, ILLOVO Sugar Africa, Maersk Line, and several other major projects and contractors. These partnerships underscore Galco Limited’s focus on reliability, efficiency, and consistent service as foundational elements of its value proposition for importers, exporters, and project cargo customers.
Galco Limited continues to invest in fleet expansion and technology to support its expanding regional footprint. The strategic plan encompasses opening new offices in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo, alongside ongoing investments in equipment and technology, and ongoing staff development to ensure delivery of seamless, quality, cost-effective, and dependable end-to-end logistics solutions in today’s challenging market environment.
With a track record of handling millions of tons of dry cargo and food commodities for esteemed clients, Galco Limited demonstrates its capacity to serve a broad range of shipping needs—from standard freight movements to complex, oversized cargo projects—within Tanzania and across East and Central Africa. The company emphasizes a client-centric approach that prioritizes reliability, efficient operations, and adaptive logistics services to meet evolving customer requirements.
