Warehousing is the backbone of Africa’s logistics and supply chain growth, supporting trade, e-commerce, and industrial expansion. Several companies are leading the way with modern, scalable, and dedicated facilities that meet the continent’s evolving demands.

Here are top 5 African pure warehousing companies:

— Agility Logistics Parks (Multiple Countries): Operating in Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique, and Egypt, Agility offers build-to-suit Grade-A facilities for manufacturing, agricultural processing, and e-commerce, serving as regional logistics hubs.

— McDan Group (Ghana): Founded in 1999, McDan provides bonded and non-bonded warehousing, supporting pharmaceuticals, perishables, and heavy industry, strengthening Ghana’s logistics capacity.

— Red Star Express (Nigeria): Established in 1992, Red Star runs multiple warehousing hubs for retail, FMCG, and e-commerce, with ISO-certified facilities and robust fulfillment services.

— GIG Logistics (Nigeria, Ghana): Offering tech-enabled warehouses and regional hubs, GIG integrates fulfillment and last-mile delivery through its GIGGo app, enhancing efficiency for businesses.

— Parcelninja (South Africa): Specializes in outsourced warehousing and fulfillment for e-commerce businesses, leveraging technology for inventory management and timely order processing.

These companies are driving Africa’s warehousing industry forward, combining scale, innovation, and reliability to meet growing regional demand.

This ranking is based on operational scale, technological capabilities, and measurable impact on regional supply chains. Sources include industry reports, company announcements, and verified media features as of August 2025.

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