AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS

Africa is on the move. While vehicle ownership remains relatively low, the continent is experiencing strong population growth and rising demand for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial vehicles, most of which are imported from Asia and Europe. The emergence of a growing middle class, the development of mining and infrastructure projects, the expansion of local production and assembly, and the expected growth of electric vehicles are reshaping the automotive sector for the long term.

Beyond vehicles, the automotive industry contributes to economic development and mobility across Africa through job creation, the development of regional trade and distribution networks, the emergence of industrial capabilities, and the growth of related services, from after-sales to maintenance. New forms of mobility are also emerging, particularly in urban transport.

Our value proposition

AGL supports the transformation of Africa’s automotive sector with agile, secure and market-adapted logistics solutions across all market segments:

• Automotive manufacturers

• Importers and distributors

• Automotive equipment and spare parts suppliers

• Assembly plants and industrial hubs

• Dealer networks

AGL helps customers address key automotive logistics challenges by ensuring smooth flows, reliable lead times and operational efficiency.

From spare parts to vehicles, from batteries to charging stations, AGL connects the entire automotive and mobility ecosystem.

A wide range of services across the automotive supply chain

From the factory to the end customer, AGL delivers integrated logistics solutions for the automotive industry, combining operational expertise, regulatory know-how, multimodal capabilities and real-time visibility through its LIVE digital platform.

Our services are based on: 

• Pre-positioned assets across West, Central and East Africa to serve landlocked countries.
• Logistics corridor expertise to secure flows between ports, free zones, assembly plants and inland markets.
• Integrated multimodal solutions combining sea, rail and road transport to optimise lead times and costs.
• Customs and regulatory expertise to navigate complex and diverse regulatory environments.
• Visibility and digitalisation to provide real-time tracking of vehicles and spare parts throughout the supply chain.

Our RoRo expertise sites in Africa

Lomé, a regional hub for automotive distribution in West Africa

Context:

A major vehicle distributor wanted to optimise its automotive flows from South Africa, via Antwerp, to West African markets.

Challenges:

• Streamline regional vehicle distribution.
• Secure handling and storage operations.
• Ensure end-to-end logistics management.

AGL solutions:

• Establishment of a secure automotive hub in Lomé dedicated to the reception, storage and redistribution of vehicles across West Africa.
• Deployment of a reliable multimodal setup, jointly operated with MSC.
• Value-added services: inspections, PDI and support tailored to the needs of automotive manufacturers (OEMs).
• Expertise in RoRo and containerised vehicle transportation, providing maximum flexibility.
• Operational continuity across the entire supply chain, from shipment to distribution.