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ALISTAIR GROUP & MOL: A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DRIVING AFRICA’S LOGISTICS TRANSFORMATION


About Alistair Group
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Founded in 2008, Alistair Group is a leading logistics provider across Southern and East Africa. With a presence in 20+ countries and a team of over 1,000 employees, Alistair delivers end-to-end logistics solutions—from transport and customs clearance to warehousing, integrated services, and in-house technology platforms. Moreover, Alistair Group is the only company within the region that offers critical mineral supply chain solutions.

A black-and-white photograph of the pre-war Mombasa Resident Office (1929-1941), a colonial-style building with “MITCHELL COTTS AND CO LTD” written on its facade, and a statue of a man in the foreground.


A black-and-white photograph of Osakamaru, the first postwar cargo ship built, sailing on a calm sea.
Alistair Group’s Partnership with MOL

Since MOL’s investment in 2024, Alistair Group and MOL have formed a deep, strategic alliance to unlock logistics potential across Africa.

Key Partnership Highlights:

  • Fleet Expansion: MOL’s investment enabled recapitalization of Alistair’s fleet to support growing regional demand.
  • Joint Projects: Co-developing high-impact logistics infrastructure (e.g., TAZARA rail siding in Zambia, pharmaceutical warehouse in Tanzania, etc).
  • Tech Integration: Real-time traceability and document digitization platforms aligned with MOL’s quality standards.
  • Client Collaboration: Serving top-tier clients and Japanese trading houses via fully integrated mine-to-port logistics.
Why This Partnership Works
  • Shared Vision: Alistair and MOL share a commitment to safe, transparent, and efficient logistics.
  • Aligned Values: Zero tolerance for corruption, focus on quality, and ESG principles.
  • Scalable Growth: A proven platform with high adaptability to emerging opportunities.
  • Innovation-Driven: From electric buses to blockchain logistics systems, we're future-focused.
Looking Ahead

Together, Alistair Group and MOL are unlocking Africa’s logistics corridors—driving industrial growth, promoting sustainable mobility, and positioning East and Southern Africa as critical nodes in the global supply chain.

“More than just partners, we operate as one team, one vision— making Africa work better.”

Please visit the Alistair Group website for more details:
https://www.alistairgroup.com