African Inland Logistics Ltd. (AILL)
Port handling, warehousing, bagging, customs clearance and logistics solutions for bulk, break-bulk and containerized cargo.
Moving Cargo. Connecting Markets. Delivering End-to-End Logistics Solutions.
From Port to Border. From Border to Port. One Integrated Logistics Partner.
African Inland Logistics Limited (AILL), a flagship company of Lake Group, provides integrated cargo-handling and logistics solutions across port handling, warehousing, bagging, customs clearance, road and rail transport for bulk, break-bulk and containerized cargo.
AILL coordinates the cargo journey from vessel discharge and port handling through clearance, transport, storage, processing and final border or port delivery. Strategically located facilities, dedicated equipment, rail capability and experienced teams support the safe, efficient movement of high-volume cargo across the region.
Integrated Logistics. Operational Excellence. Regional Connectivity. AILL and its Group company's ICD/CFS operations extend across Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique, supported by Lake Group's wider regional network.
- Port handling and vessel-to-inland coordination
- Warehousing and secure open-yard storage
- Bagging, stuffing and de-stuffing operations
- Customs clearance and compliance support
- Road and rail transportation
- Bulk, break-bulk and containerized cargo (stuffing & de-stuffing)
- Sulphur, copper, lithium and other bulk & bagged products
Built to Handle. Equipped to Deliver.
AILL combines strategically located facilities with dedicated fleets, enabling safe, efficient management of high-volume, time-sensitive cargo operations across bulk, break-bulk and containerized cargo.
Sulphur Operations
sqm warehouse
sqm open-yard area
MT storage · current → planned
Bulk sulphur handling at Dar es Salaam Port
Copper Operations
Dedicated warehouses
sqm combined capacity
sqm open-yard area
MT storage · current → planned
Planned Expansion
A new 22,000 sqm multi-purpose warehouse is scheduled to support Sulphur, Copper and other minerals, increasing capacity and operational flexibility.
Operating Footprint
Current → planned total by end of 2026
Combined Growth
Potential AILL + AFICD development footprint
Strategic Land Footprint & Future Growth
Potential Development Footprint
AILL has the potential to develop up to 200,000 sqm to support growing demand for bulk cargo handling, warehousing, storage, distribution and integrated logistics solutions.
Combined AILL + AFICD Footprint
Together with AFICD, the two businesses represent a potential development footprint of up to 400,000 sqm, providing a strong platform for long-term growth and scalable infrastructure.
One Partner Across the Entire Cargo Journey
Port Handling
Import and export coordination between vessel operations, inland terminals and onward transport.
Bulk Cargo Handling
High-volume handling of Sulphur, copper and break-bulk cargo with dedicated equipment and experienced teams.
Warehousing & Storage
Secure warehouse and open-yard solutions for bulk, break-bulk and containerized cargo.
Bagging & Stuffing
Bulk-to-bag conversion, stuffing, segregation, loading, verification and dispatch preparation.
Transportation
Road and rail cargo movement between port, facilities, destinations and regional borders.
Customs & Compliance
Documentation, clearance, verification coordination and border requirements for imports and exports.
Sulphur & Copper — End-to-End Solutions
AILL provides integrated logistics solutions for both Sulphur and Copper cargo, covering the complete cycle from vessel discharge through storage, processing and final delivery.
Sulphur Logistics
Integrated import cycle from vessel discharge through transport, storage, bagging, customs clearance and border delivery.
Full vessels independently handled
MT discharged in a peak month
MT storage capacity
Reported market share
Copper Logistics
Integrated export cycle from cargo receipt through secure storage, segregation, customs, verification and port delivery.
MT copper cargo handled
MT peak monthly volume
MT storage capacity
Reported market share
Let's Move Your Cargo
One Partner. Every Stage of the Journey. From vessel to warehouse. From port to border. From Tanzania to the region.
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