ABOUT US

COMPANY PROFILE

Skyline shipping and Logistics is one of world’s largest independently international Shipping freight forwarding companies operating since 2011.Skyline shipping and logistics is developing solid reputation within the Asia and the world import and export community as a capable can-do shipping/freight forwarder outfit, no matter what the task . Our business commenced in the perishable freight industry, dealing with valuable products with narrow shelf times. From this extensive experience we have developed a unique time-sensitive /value driven culture throughout our group. Today we are involved in all types of cargo –imports and exports, international Shipping, air freight, international freight forwarding and sea freight and we adopt the same approach to all the products under our care.

Skyline shipping and logistics Kenya was incorporated in Kenya in the year 2011as an affiliate forwarding company serving the East and Western Africa.

We specialize in the shipping/freight of time sensitive commodities such as industrial/office equipment; aircrafts and their spares /motor vehicles/ship spares, Pharmaceuticals and Medical equipment and general cargo as well as a freight consolidator of all commodities.

The company is one of the most enterprising cargo management agencies in East Africa, based in Nairobi Kenya- the region’s cargo hub. Our dedicated team of professionals, supported by some of the industry’s available data systems, provides global logistics tailored to serve the particular needs of your business. Together with our worldwide network of carefully selected business partners. We offer an unrivalled standard of service that combines all the benefits of In-depth local knowledge with truly global expertise.

Our operators in Nairobi cater for all modes of international and domestic transportation through dedicated facilities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which is the air cargo village in the major Kilindini Harbour at the Mombasa port linked to its various ICD’s.

We believe in establishing strong partnership and close working relationship with our clients to produce comprehensive total supply chain management service. We continuously provide cost effective transportation logistics solutions to our broad and varied customer base.

Not only do we select appropriate mode of carriage, we can also design and implement tumkey warehousing and distribution process based on time/cost relationships and the application of reliable just in-time delivery techniques.We effectively reduce your lead times, minimize your storage costs and improve your cash flow

MISSION

Attaining the numerical target is not all that we will pursue, but our mission as a “logistics and mega-forwarder” includes the following

  • Providing value added services to customers
  • Contributing to the community development
  • To be an equal opportunity employer

GOALS

  • To become a top shipper/forwarder/logistics company in Kenya, Africa and the rest of the word
  • To be the centre of excellence for providing effective and professionally based quality service
  • To become a world class resource centre of shipping/freight management in all aspects of forwarding/logistics.

OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF

We have 40 members of staff, many of more than 5 year experience in the local and international Freight forwarding market.

Our specialized sales team handles sales and service delivery, focusing their attention on market coverage and customer service.

Our specialized operations team operating from our Nairobi office and within Kenyan Airports & seaports handles logistics and are in each of our core bases of operation.

The finance & administration team supports the sales & service delivery and logistics activity and ensures document flow.

Working with our teams at the port and customs officers dedicated to ensure that goods can be cleared by the most efficient method.

Managers, reporting to the Director-operations. All managers are involved in the daily business to ensure your needs are met.

Our management structure

Considering technical necessities and business environment, SSL is organized along functional lines comprising several departments namely;

General management

Sales & Marketing

Operations

Finance & Administration.

General management embraces policy formulation &implantation, planning finance, accounting, budgeting, overall direction and control of the firm.

The marketing function is charged with marketing research, marketing planning, international development, products planning, sales forecasting, planning for channels territories/quotas and sales office activities.

Operations department is responsible for trucking, customs clearance, safety & insurance pre-shipments transport, warehousing and delivery.