Africa → GCC Trade Corridor
Where cargo moves
Strategic trade route connecting African exports to Gulf Cooperation Council markets through verified ports, cold chain networks, and compliance-ready logistics.
Major Ports & Terminals
**African Origin Ports:** • Mombasa (Kenya) - Gateway to East Africa • Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) - Central corridor hub • Djibouti Port - Strategic Red Sea access • Port Sudan - Northern Africa connection • Durban (South Africa) - Southern Africa's largest port **GCC Destination Ports:** • Jebel Ali (UAE) - Middle East's largest port • King Abdullah Port (Saudi Arabia) - Red Sea gateway • Shuwaikh Port (Kuwait) - Commercial hub • Shuaiba Port (Kuwait) - Industrial cargo • Hamad Port (Qatar) - Modern deep-water facility
Transit Hubs & Logistics Centers
**Key Transit Points:** • Dubai Logistics City - Regional distribution center • Jeddah Islamic Port - Pilgrimage & trade gateway • Dammam Port - Eastern Saudi Arabia hub • Muscat Port - Oman trade corridor • Manama Port - Bahrain financial district **Free Zones & SEZs:** • Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) • King Abdullah Economic City • Qatar Science & Technology Park • Khalifa Industrial Zone (KIZAD)
Cold Chain Infrastructure
**Temperature-Controlled Facilities:** • Dubai Cold Chain Complex - 50,000+ pallet capacity • Jeddah Food Hub - Halal-certified storage • Mombasa Cold Storage - Export-ready facilities • Djibouti Refrigerated Warehouses • Durban Fresh Produce Terminal **Reefer Capabilities:** • Container reefer plugs at all major ports • IoT temperature monitoring systems • GDP-compliant pharmaceutical corridors • Halal-certified food transport
Customs & QA/QC Requirements
**Regulatory Compliance:** • GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) certification • SABER platform registration (Saudi Arabia) • Halal certification for food products • Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) mandatory • Certificate of Origin requirements **Quality Assurance:** • SGS inspection services • Bureau Veritas certification • Intertek testing & verification • TÜV SÜD compliance audits
Transit Time & Compliance
**Average Transit Times:** • Mombasa → Jebel Ali: 7-10 days (sea) • Dar es Salaam → Jeddah: 8-12 days (sea) • Djibouti → Dubai: 3-5 days (sea) • Durban → Doha: 14-18 days (sea) **Documentation Requirements:** • Commercial invoice • Packing list • Bill of Lading (B/L) • Certificate of Origin • Halal certificate (food items) • Phytosanitary certificate (agricultural) • SABER CoC (Saudi imports)
Verified Logistics Partners
Access to approved freight forwarders with GCC trade expertise
Escrow-Linked Payments
Secure milestone-based payment release upon delivery confirmation
Real-Time Tracking
End-to-end shipment visibility from African ports to GCC destinations
Compliance Support
Assistance with SABER, GSO, and Halal certification requirements
Cold Chain Certified
GDP-compliant temperature-controlled logistics for sensitive cargo
QA/QC Integration
Pre-shipment inspection and quality verification services
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