Services

We make cross-border trade predictable.

We bridge global suppliers and the Ethiopian market by managing the entire logistics stack: single-window readiness, HS alignment, duty-free facilitation, multimodal moves, consulting, and training. One accountable partner, no surprises.

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Primary lane

Global hubs → Addis

Modes

Sea · Air · Land

Regulatory

Single window

Promise

Predictable moves

How we de-risk shipments

Map HS codes, duty-free options, and documentary requirements before purchase.
Prepare filings and exceptions playbook so single-window submissions clear faster.
Track milestones from factory to POD with pre-agreed responses to delays.

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What we deliver

Services built to ship faster and cleaner.

Each service is a focused package—stack them together for one accountable plan.

Accurate entries • faster release • compliance

1. Customs Clearing

Predictable clearance through document arrengment, tariff setting, registering the document on customs eCMS system and submitting document to customs

Valuation Details Declaration (VDD) data filling and submission
Application of Single Window for bank, insurance and regulatory body approvals
Arrenging cargo for examination at customs
verifying additional tax payment of customers
clearing cargo from customs and delivering to customer warehouse
collecting cleared documents from customs and submitt to customer

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Customs Clearing

Multi-operator choice • synchronized milestones

2. Freight Forwarding

Plan and book across state-owned and newly licensed operators, optimizing cost and speed with corridor-aware playbooks and proactive permits handling.

Scheduling cargo shipment for the customer
Consolidate cargo at origin for shipment
Booking cargo for shipment
Arrenging freight payemnt for the customer
Online tracking of cargo shipment status
Taking permission of weavering from Maritime Authority of Ethiopia for shipments
Arrenging freezone purchase and clearance for Djbouti, China, UAE, Kenya, Somaliland and other countries
Operator selection that balances cost, speed, and reliability

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Freight Forwarding

Berth to gate • fewer holds

3. Port Clearance

Hands-on terminal coordination that catches manifest issues early, minimizes yard moves, and keeps dwell off the clock so cargo exits on the first window.

Protecting cargo from theft and damage through on-ground supervision
Securing the cargo through comprehensive security measures
Monitoring safe loading and unloading processes
Direct liaison with terminal operators to oversee handling and reduce yard moves
Manifest checks to prevent documentation errors from triggering holds
Active dwell monitoring with daily on-ground intervention
Gate pass and yard release pushed for the earliest available slot

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Port Clearance

Supplier vetting • QC • secured payment

4. Global Purchase

Foreign purchase arrengement in China, UAE, Djibouti, and other thruogh LC, CAD, TT and other term of payment.

Verifying the supplier or exporter and track record
Sample coordination and testing before large commitments
Proforma cross-checks vs. actual production for accuracy
Making international aggreements with suppliers to protect your interests
Checking validity of documents as per their term of trade and term of payment agreements

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Global Purchase

Bonded visibility • 49% JV ready • last-mile precision

5. Packaging, Moving & Warehousing

Bonded and free-zone storage with S-Declaration workflows, palletizing to international standards, and clear inventory views so limits aren’t breached.

Arranging international standard packaging for cargo moving
Moving cargo from port to warehouse and final destination and vise versa
Arranging werehouse for short-term storage
Bonded & free-zone storage to defer duty under S-Declaration
Packaging/crating/palletizing to international standards for rugged inland legs
Inventory visibility for warehouse-in-bond status and TCS limits
Local haulage and last-mile coordination

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Packaging, Moving & Warehousing

Permits • bonded moves • audit-ready

6. Duty-free Processes Support

End-to-end duty-free lifecycle: qualify the project, assemble master files, submit, track, and renew—so you maximize exemptions without admin burden.

Confirming and collecting requied documents for duty-free eligibility
Compile the master file: invoices, packing lists, investment permits
Online submission of duty free request application to responisble organizations.
Automatic resubmission of any requested additional documents
Submitting duty free permit to customs to collect/load cargo

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Duty-free Processes Support

Account setup • HS code accuracy • fewer rejects

7. Single Window Registrations & Data Submissions

We manage Ethiopia Single Window (ESW) for you—clean data, correct HS alignment, continuous status tracking, and full registrations across agencies.

It integrates services from 16 major cross-border regulatory agenciesinto a one-stop portal for traders.
Apply for Permits, Certificates, and Other required regulatory government organization release certificate.
Complete electronic payments for service fees through integrated banking for insurance and government organization.
Real-time tracking across agency approvals with fast exception fixes
Full registration with relevant trade ministries and authorities

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Single Window Registrations & Data Submissions

Process design • licensing • risk reduction

8. Consulting (Business, Tax, Import/Export, Investment)

We optimize your model for Customs, Tax, and Investment rules—designing controls, licenses, and cash-flow plans that prevent costly penalties.

Consulting on international trade, import-export, customs, foreign purchase, duty and tax-incentive and logistics,
Identify exposure points that trigger government penalties on customs and tax
Consulting new investors on staring phase and manufacturing phase
How to use government incentives in investment and manufacturing

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Consulting (Business, Tax, Import/Export, Investment)

Pipeline clarity • enablement • retention

9. Marketing & Sales

Build a lean commercial engine that turns logistics strength into revenue—clear ICPs, tight funnels, and enablement that wins contracts.

Building brands, websites and digital presence for businesses
Identify best buyers in the Ethiopian context and how to reach them
Set up digital workflows/CRM so no lead is forgotten
Use logistics efficiency as a differentiated selling point

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Marketing & Sales

Scoping • studies • approvals

10. Business Plan & EIA

We coordinate full feasiblity and EIA study: scoping, baseline studies, impact analysis, mitigation plans, submissions, and tracking of conditions after approval.

Evaluating projects socio-economic impact on the environment
Financial feasibility analysis and market assessment for the project
Discussing with stakeholders and community about the project impact
Looking for alternative project or site to compile with the community
Project monitoring and evaluation up to turn key

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Business Plan & EIA

Readiness • representation • remediation

11. Tax Auditing

Stay audit-ready with reconciled books vs. declarations, variance defenses, and fixes that prevent repeat findings.

Find and fix errors in VAT, income tax, and customs files before audits
Following technical variance for accounting principles
Post-audit remediation and control design so issues don’t recur
Collecting legal receipts of all expenses paid.
Arranging good financial systems for businesses to handle their tax payment properly

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Tax Auditing

Corridors

We run the lanes that matter.

Aligned documents, bonded transit, and synchronized handoffs keep high-stakes cargo predictable across global hubs, Djibouti, UAE, Addis, and GCC destinations.

Asia → Djibouti → Addis

Port coordination, export docs, Djibouti clearance, rail/truck slotting, and bonded transit into Addis with live milestone updates.

UAE / GCC → Addis

Fast air windows, duty-free options, and last-mile coordination for time-sensitive cargo.

Global hubs → GCC

Regional distribution with localized compliance, multilingual supplier support, and hub consolidation before GCC delivery.

Pre-alert & documents

HS, valuation, permits, and single-window data prepared before cargo moves.

Move & monitor

Factory to port to Addis with bonded options, exception playbooks, and live milestones.

Clear & close

Inspections, duty/tax, handover, and audit-ready reconciliation to prevent repeats.

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Tell us your route, cargo, and timing.

We respond within one business day with steps, documents, and cost scenarios tailored to your lane.

contact@optimumlogisticsplc.cominfo@optimumlogisticsplc.com+251 11 125 0386+251 913 335 596+251 711 335 596+251 990 733 333Office: East Shewa, Adama—Soreti Mall, Ground Office 32 A2Office: Addis Ababa—Takilahayimanot, Sumale Tera Business Center, 6th Floor, Office 608

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