OnePort 365

What OnePort 365 does

OnePort 365 is a B2B digital freight forwarding platform serving African importers and exporters with an integrated suite of ocean freight, air freight, inland haulage, and customs brokerage services. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dubai with operational hubs in Lagos and Nairobi, the company operates across at least six African markets (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa) and has raised approximately $5.45M in funding through a 2022 seed round led by Mobility 54 and a 2026 Afreximbank accelerator grant of up to $250K. Its customer base spans SMEs, individual traders, and mid-sized enterprises in sectors including recycling (Wecyclers), industrial manufacturing (Chatra Industries), and agro-exports.

The technology stack is built around a cloud-based digital freight management platform layered with three flagship modules: OneTrack 365 for real-time shipment visibility via GPS-tracked haulage from Nigerian ports, TradeDocs 365 for automated trade documentation and compliance checklists (launched publicly in September 2025), and EasyBook 365 for WhatsApp-native shipment booking (also September 2025). Additional tools include Foresight for route-disruption intelligence (Red Sea diversions) and FreightSaver for lane-specific rate intelligence. The platform is accessible via web application and WhatsApp, removing app-install friction for the SME segment.

The business model combines freemium core services (booking, tracking, TradeDocs are free) with transactional revenue from freight forwarding margins on FCL/LCL ocean freight, air cargo, inland trucking, and professional fees from customs brokerage (HS classification, duty calculation, permit procurement). Enterprise clients access dedicated lane specialists and bespoke pricing under custom contracts. Distribution is multi-channel: self-serve web, WhatsApp chatbot for long-tail SMBs, and direct sales for enterprise accounts. The company operates with 11-50 employees and is led by founder and CEO Hio Sola-Usidame.

Name

OnePort 365

Legal name

OnePort 365 Inc.

Website

https://oneport365.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OnePort 365 is a B2B digital freight forwarding platform serving African importers and exporters with integrated ocean/air freight, customs brokerage, and inland haulage services, augmented by WhatsApp-based booking, real-time tracking, and digital trade documentation tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Freight Brokerage / Freight Marketplace Platforms (TLADAMAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage Workflow & Case Management Software (TLAEAOAH), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Dedicated Lanes & Mini-Bid / RFP Marketplace Platforms (TLAEAJAG)

Keywords

• Digital freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Customs brokerage
• Shipment tracking software
• Trade documentation platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: OnePort 365 generates revenue through freight forwarding fees charged on ocean freight, air freight, and inland logistics services. The platform facilitates FCL and LCL shipments, customs brokerage, and haulage services, earning margins or commissions on negotiated shipping rates.
2. Custom Brokerage Services: Revenue from customs entry preparation, HS classification, duty calculation, and permit/license procurement services.
3. Digital Platform Services: The company operates a freemium model where core booking and tracking tools are free, while advanced features and enterprise services generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OnePort 365 operates a digital freight forwarding platform that combines core logistics services (ocean freight, air freight, inland haulage, and customs brokerage) with proprietary technology tools (OneTrack 365 real-time tracking, EasyBook 365 WhatsApp booking, TradeDocs 365 automated documentation, and Foresight route disruption intelligence). The platform is designed for African importers, exporters, and freight forwarders managing cross-border trade into Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Côte d'Ivoire, providing transparent pricing, shipment visibility, and compliance support to reduce demurrage fees and documentation errors.

Product overview

OnePort 365 is a digital freight forwarding platform providing an integrated suite of freight logistics services for African traders. The platform operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture combining core freight forwarding services (ocean freight, air freight, inland logistics, customs brokerage) with technology tools (OneTrack 365 for real-time tracking, EasyBook 365 for WhatsApp-based booking, TradeDocs 365 for digital documentation, and Foresight for route disruption intelligence). The ecosystem is designed to streamline cross-border trade across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Côte d'Ivoire by providing transparent shipment visibility, simplified booking processes, and compliance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OneTrack 365: Real-time shipment tracking through an integrated dashboard with insights for estimated delivery time and route adjustments.
• EasyBook 365
• TradeDocs 365
• FreightSaver
• Foresight

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Global ocean freight forwarding service offering FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments from Asia, Europe, and the Americas into major African ports including Lagos (Nigeria), Tema (Ghana), and Mombasa (Kenya), with competitive rates and guaranteed vessel space. Targeted at African importers and exporters managing cross-border trade.
• Air Freight Express and standard air cargo services with real-time schedule visibility for time-critical shipments from global origins to African destinations. Targeted at traders and manufacturers with urgent shipment requirements.
• Inland Logistics Landside freight solutions including road transport (FCL and LCL trucking), rail haulage services, and barge freight options for domestic and cross-border deliveries. GPS-tracked haulage from Apapa, Tin Can, and Onne ports in Nigeria to warehouses, with real-time driver monitoring and delivery confirmation.
• Custom Brokerage Customs clearance services including customs entry preparation, HS classification, duty and tax calculation, permit and license procurement, and risk management for international shipments. Targeted at importers and exporters requiring regulatory compliance support.
• OneTrack 365 Real-time shipment tracking platform providing an integrated dashboard with estimated delivery time updates and route adjustments for cargo visibility, including GPS-tracked haulage from Nigerian ports. Free tech-driven solution for customers managing shipments.
• EasyBook 365 WhatsApp-based freight booking tool enabling users to book shipments, receive instant quotes, track cargo, and access customer support directly through WhatsApp chat without additional app installations. Free to use, targeting African traders who already use WhatsApp for business communication.
• TradeDocs 365 Digital trade documentation platform providing document verification, compliance support, and regulatory updates for import/export documentation. Generates accurate document checklists based on shipment type and commodity category. Free to use for African traders and supply chain managers.
• Foresight (Route Disruption Intelligence) Route disruption intelligence tool providing lane-specific impact assessments and transit time analysis for major trade routes, including Red Sea diversion updates and Asia-West Africa corridor transit time impacts.
• FreightSaver Rate Intelligence Competitive freight rate programme offering market rate comparisons, optimal booking windows, and discounted shipping rates on specific trade lanes such as Yokohama to Mombasa, with savings of up to $1,100 per 40ft container versus market rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to $1,100 per 40ft container and $1,000+ per 20ft container on Yokohama-Mombasa lane compared to market rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flexport: Global digital freight forwarder and customs broker; a listed investor in OnePort 365 and the most direct global analogue to OnePort's platform-plus-forwarding model, though serving enterprise shippers worldwide rather than African SMEs.
• Twill (Maersk): Digital freight forwarder launched by Maersk offering online ocean and air booking plus shipment visibility; comparable to OnePort's self-serve digital forwarding model but backed by the world's largest ocean carrier and serving a global customer base.
• Saloodo! (DHL): DHL Group's digital road freight marketplace matching shippers to carriers across Europe, MEA, and Asia; comparable digital-brokerage model and is actively expanding into African road freight, directly overlapping OnePort's inland logistics layer.
• Maersk: World's largest ocean carrier with integrated logistics, customs, and digital forwarding (Twill, Captain Peter); competes with OnePort on Africa-bound ocean capacity and could be a partner or threat depending on corridor economics.

Direct peers

• Lori Systems: East African digital logistics platform connecting shippers to trucking capacity across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and beyond; directly comparable in applying software to African freight corridors, though with a stronger trucking/domestic focus than OnePort's ocean-heavy mix.
• Freightos: Digital freight marketplace and booking platform with a SaaS rate-management product; directly comparable in providing automated quoting, booking, and rate intelligence — capabilities OnePort replicates via FreightSaver and Foresight.
• iContainers: Digital ocean freight forwarder offering instant online FCL/LCL quotes, booking, and tracking; competes with OnePort's Ocean Freight product on similar self-serve cross-border ocean corridors.
• Sendy: Kenyan B2B logistics platform offering on-demand delivery and freight services via a digital marketplace; comparable in digitising African delivery/freight and targeting SME shippers, though with stronger last-mile and intra-city emphasis than OnePort's cross-border focus.
• KoboGo: Digital cross-border freight platform targeting African importers and exporters with online booking and rate comparison; directly comparable customer segment (African traders) and product surface (digital forwarding, rate comparison) to OnePort.

Others

• Turvo: Cloud-based TMS for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs offering shipment management, visibility, and collaboration; adjacent/competing technology layer to OnePort's tracking and documentation modules.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oneport365
• Facebookfacebook.com/oneport365

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors10 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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