Introduction

The logistics industry in Nigeria plays an important role in the Nigerian economy, with an important role in the flow of objects and services both within the country and to other countries. Lately, due to the increasing population and increasing number of industries, the need for good logistic solutions is increasing. This article gives insight into the top ten logistics companies in Nigeria, what they do, new ideas they bring to the market, and their impact on the logistics industry.

1. Selligate

Selligate is an innovative e-commerce pay-on-delivery logistics company with solutions that include warehousing, order fulfillments and remittances. Their devotion to getting new ideas and satisfying customer needs has placed them competently in Nigeria’s e-commerce logistics market.

2. Red Star Express

Red Star Express is one of the best logistics companies that was established in 1992 to offer delivery services both local and international services, freight services, and warehousing. They promise international connection with a local touch, which is a feature available since they are a licensee for FedEx. This commitment has made them stand firm in the market due to the effort they have put into the crafting of new products and their concern with the consumers.

3. Kobo360

Kobo 360 is a logistics platform that is partly tech-based and partly an aggregator that matches owners of cargo to owners of trucks across the Sub-Saharan African region, which was founded in 2018. Their platform helps to solve the issue of delays in the supply chain and improve the supply chain delivery. Kobo360’s significant investments and fast growth depict it as a company that has revolutionized the logistics sector.

4. Intels Nigeria

Intels Nigeria was established in 1982; the company offers integrated logistics services to the oil and gas sector. The services provided by their companies include agency services, cargo handling and port management. Intels, through its concession agreement with the government of Nigeria is charged with the responsibility of ensuring proper concession of the Onne Free Trade Zone, which is strategic to the industrial logistic system of the country.

5. Transport Services Limited (TSL)

TSL is one of the most popular logistics companies in Nigeria, offering services like International and domestic freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. Their large base of clients and adherence to the policy of customer care make them favorites for many organizations.

6. Starlink Global Solutions

The services that Starlink Global Solutions provides include demand and supply solutions, transportation solutions, forwarding solutions as well as warehousing solutions. Its emphasis on performance, and particularly on dependability, has helped it to develop a good image in the market.

7. Sifax Group

Sifax Group is one of the logistics companies in Nigeria which offers services like ports and terminals, freight services, and warehousing. It has shown its strategic alliances and investment to make it one of the important providers in the logistics sector of Nigeria’s economy.

8. DHL Nigeria

DHL Nigeria is also a member of the world’s largest logistics company, DHL, to arrange shipment of parcels, as well as awareness, express mail services, forwarding of cargo and global express messengers. As a company with international coverage and a local-focused approach, they offer a full range of logistics services for businesses.

9. Zenith Carex International

Zenith Carex International offers a complete range of Freight Forwarding, Courier, and Clearing from domestic to international logistics services. They also offer e-commerce pay on delivery services in Nigeria.

10. GIG Logistics

GIG Logistics began its operations early in 2012, though it has proved important and efficient in the markets it has established itself. The company provides all-around solutions like conveying services, sale services, courier services, e-commerce services, e-commerce services, etc. This is evident through the GIGGo app that helps in technology integration regarding delivery to the customers.

Conclusion

All the logistics companies in Nigeria highlighted above have central functions on the development of Nigeria economy by facilitating movement of goods and services. Their diversified products and focus towards the development of new products/customers propositions remain an engine for the improvement of the logistics business environment in Nigeria.