Africa Customs & Freight Exchange

AfricaCFX

One request, multiple clearing and forwarding quotes.

AfricaCFX connected importers and exporters with verified customs brokers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, port agents, trucking companies and warehouses — multi-provider quotes, comparison, online acceptance, deposits and milestone tracking.

Providers on the exchange

Customs broker

Classifies goods, files entries and manages duty and tax with the customs authority.

Freight forwarder

Books and coordinates ocean, air or road carriage and the documents that travel with it.

Clearing agent

Handles physical release of cargo at the port, including exams and terminal charges.

Port agent

Represents the shipper at the port for berthing, handling and local formalities.

Trucking company

Moves cleared containers from port to warehouse or final destination.

Warehouse & storage

Bonded or general storage, de-vanning, palletising and onward distribution.

How it worked

  1. Post a quote request. Origin, destination, commodity, incoterm and timing.
  2. Receive multiple quotes. Verified providers on that lane respond with itemised pricing.
  3. Compare on total. Freight, clearing, duty estimate and port costs side by side.
  4. Accept online. Accept a quote and pay a deposit to engage the provider.
  5. Track milestones. Loading, sailing, arrival, clearance and delivery.
  6. Rate the provider. A verified review feeds the provider's rating.

Pricing model