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Innovation, technological advancement, and an increasing demand for effective logistics and mobility solutions are driving a dynamic transformation in Africa’s transportation sector, which is currently in the midst of this transformation. The following list highlights the top 10 transportation companies that will shape Africa’s connectivity and economic growth in 2025. These companies range from state-owned giants to tech-driven startups within the transportation industry.
List Of Top 10 Best Transportation Companies In Africa 2025
1. Imperial Logistics – Pan-Africa
Now part of DP World, Imperial Logistics operates across 26 African countries, delivering tailored supply chain solutions for healthcare, FMCG, and industrial sectors. Known for its extensive network and advanced logistics capabilities, Imperial integrates cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, making it a cornerstone of Africa’s supply chain ecosystem. Its focus on multimodal logistics and sustainability aligns with the continent’s push for efficient and eco-friendly transport solutions.
2. Ethiopian Airlines – Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines, which is the largest and most profitable airline in Africa, continues to wield a dominant position in the aviation industry in the year 2025. Over 130 international destinations are served by this airline, which also operates a modern fleet of aircraft manufactured by Boeing and Airbus. It is an important hub for both tourism and commerce. Its membership in Star Alliance, along with its cargo, training, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, helps to solidify its position as a global leader. The airline’s new aviation city hub and initiatives to promote sustainability further enhance the impact that it has on the connectivity of African countries.
3. Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) – Ethiopia
ESLSE, which is a state-owned logistics powerhouse in Ethiopia, is responsible for managing sea, rail, road, and dry port services. In 2024, it will generate 57 billion birr in revenue overall. It ensures that Ethiopia, which is landlocked, continues to be connected to global supply chains by maintaining a fleet of ten cargo vessels and more than four hundred forty heavy-duty trucks. Both the multimodal approach that ESLSE takes and the strategic investments that it makes in port infrastructure make it the backbone of East Africa’s logistics system.
4. Golden Arrow Bus Services – South Africa
The most prominent provider of public transportation in Cape Town is Golden Arrow Bus Services, which operates more than 1,300 buses on more than 1,300 routes and provides service to 230,000 passengers every single day. In the year 2025, the company will have made a significant move toward sustainability by introducing twenty electric buses and making plans for one hundred more. This will position the company as the largest green public transport operator in Africa. The fact that it is in line with South Africa’s climate goals establishes a measure of excellence for urban mobility.
5. GIG Logistics (GIGL) – Nigeria
Express delivery, freight forwarding, and e-commerce logistics are some of the services that GIG Logistics currently provides. The company is a pioneer in the logistics and courier industry in Nigeria. Through its GIGGo app, which offers real-time tracking and seamless delivery experiences, the company empowers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and drives the growth of e-commerce across Nigeria and beyond. Within the realm of pan-African logistics, GIGL is a significant player due to its technology-driven approach and robust infrastructure.
6. Moove – Pan-Africa
A mobility fintech company called Moove is revolutionizing the way that ride-hailing and delivery drivers in Africa obtain financing for their vehicles. With funding totaling $447 million, it collaborates with companies such as Uber and Bolt, among others, to offer vehicles such as cars, bikes, and trucks on a revenue-sharing basis. Moove empowers drivers who do not have bank accounts and fosters inclusive economic growth, thereby reshaping gig mobility across the continent. This is accomplished by addressing the shortfall in vehicle financing.
7. Swvl – Egypt
Through the use of funding totaling more than 254 million dollars, Swvl is revolutionizing the mass transit system in Africa’s crowded cities. Their technological platform optimizes vehicle occupancy and routes, thereby reducing carbon emissions and improving safety. They are currently operating in Egypt and are expanding their operations to Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. Swvl is a pioneer in the field of urban mobility solutions because of its innovative approach, which can be described as bridging the gap between public and private transit.
8. Gokada – Nigeria
The on-demand motorcycle taxi service that Gokada provides is revolutionizing the way that urban transportation is handled in Nigeria. It addresses the notorious traffic congestion that exists in Lagos by utilizing technology to connect users with riders in the surrounding area. Gokada’s mobile app, which has raised $6.89 million, ensures that transportation is safe, affordable, and accessible. This places Gokada in a position to be an important player in the mobility landscape of Nigeria.
9. Lori Systems – Pan-African
Across the countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, and Nigeria, Lori Systems is bringing about a revolution in the logistics of freight. Through the use of its digital platform, shippers and transporters are connected, which eliminates the need for middlemen and lowers the costs of cargo. The technology-driven approach that Lori takes improves both transparency and efficiency, making it a game-changer in the logistics sector of Africa. The company has received funding of $44.45 million.
10. CCI Worldwide Logistics “Trans Africa” Service – Pan-Africa
The year 2025 marked the beginning of CCI Worldwide Logistics’ Trans Africa service, which was designed to modernize the process of transporting goods across international borders. With an investment of $12.7 million, the platform makes use of real-time tracking, multimodal support, and customs optimization in order to facilitate trade within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In order to unlock efficiency in the continent’s fragmented freight sector, the Continental Continental Railway (CCI) is connecting West and East Africa.
