Interpel Investments

What Interpel Investments does

Interpel Investments Ltd. is a privately-held Container Freight Station (CFS) operator headquartered on Kipevu Road in Mombasa, Kenya. Founded in 2001 and operating with a headcount of 51-100 employees, the company runs a facility positioned as the closest CFS to the Port of Mombasa, enabling short transfer distances between the Kenya Ports Authority terminal and the CFS yard. Its primary business is the handling, storage, and inland clearance of containerised cargo (Full Container Load and Loose Container Load), motor vehicles, and project/out-of-gauge cargo passing through Mombasa for Kenya and neighbouring transit markets.

The operational model depends on co-location of multiple Kenyan government agencies directly inside the CFS yard — Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Bureau of Standards, KEPHIS, Port Health and Kenya Police — which allows cargo to be cleared on-site rather than at separate offices. The facility is described as having a container terminal capacity of over 3,000 TEUs, more than 20,000 square feet of warehouse space, and a motor vehicle yard for 1,500+ units, with modern reach-stackers, forklifts and empty handlers and a security stack of CCTV, access control, electric perimeter fencing and 24-hour guarding supporting a 'pilferage-free' claim. Ancillary service lines include clearing and forwarding agency, inland transport, and an empty container depot.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based and professional service fees on container handling, motor vehicle transfers, LCL consolidation, project cargo handling, and clearance services. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting clearing agents and importers directly at the facility, supported by a Loyalty Programme with reward points, a relationship manager model, and a Nairobi regional office for inland customer engagement. Customers include Toyota Tsusho East Africa, Toyota Kenya, Toyota Uganda, RMA Motor, DT Dobie, Kuehne+Nagel, Kitui Flour Meal and Ideal Ceramics, and the regional footprint covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and DR Congo. CEO Jamal Abass is the only named member of leadership.

Name

Interpel Investments

Legal name

Interpel Investments Ltd.

Website

https://interpel.co.ke

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Interpel Investments operates a Container Freight Station near the Port of Mombasa, handling containerised cargo, motor vehicles, and project cargo for clearing agents, importers, and regional traders across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and DR Congo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Freight Station Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADAFAE

Intermodal Terminal Operations (Rail Ramps/Port Intermodal Yards)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Intermodal Freight Transport (Rail-Truck/Ocean-Rail)

SECONDARYTLAJAFAL

Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Intermodal & Freight Rail Yards / Terminals Operations

SECONDARYTLACABAG

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• Container freight station
• Cargo handling services
• Clearing and forwarding
• Project cargo handling
• Motor vehicle transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Mombasa

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Freight Station (CFS) Operations: Handling and transfer of local and transit cargo from Mombasa port to inland freight station for clearance. Revenue from FCL handling, LCL consolidation, and cargo storage services.
2. Clearing and Forwarding Agency: Cargo clearance services working with government agencies including KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, and Port Health stationed at the facility
3. Motor Vehicle Transfer: Transfer of motor vehicles from port to CFS yard with qualified and experienced drivers
4. Transport Services: Related transport services for cargo delivery to consignees after clearance
5. Empty Container Depot: Storage and handling of empty containers at the facility

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Interpel Investments operates a Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mombasa, Kenya, handling and transferring containerized cargo, motor vehicles, and project cargo from the Port of Mombasa for inland clearance. The company provides full container load (FCL) handling, loose container load (LCL) consolidation, specialized project cargo handling, and motor vehicle transfer services, complemented by on-site clearing and forwarding with government agencies (KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, Port Health) stationed at the facility.

Product overview

Interpel Investments is a Container Freight Station (CFS) operator based in Mombasa, Kenya, providing integrated cargo handling and logistics services. The company offers four core services: Full Container Load (FCL) handling, Loose Container Load (LCL) consolidation, Project Cargo Services, and Motor Vehicle Transfer. These core services are complemented by ancillary offerings including clearing and forwarding agency, transport services, and an empty container depot. The company also operates a loyalty/rewards program. Interpel's facility is strategically located near the port with government agencies (KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, Port Health) stationed on-site to facilitate quick cargo clearance. The company serves Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and DR. Congo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Container Load (FCL) Handling Full Container Load service handling all container types including general standard, high cube, hard and open tops, and flat racks, with modern lifting equipment capable of handling over-height and over-dimensional cargo. Targeted at importers and shipping lines using Mombasa port.
• Loose Container Load (LCL) Consolidation LCL consolidation service accepting containers from cargo consolidators, stripping containers and disbursing loads to individual consignees, with warehouse capacity of over 5,000 square feet. Designed for cargo consolidators and importers receiving smaller shipments.
• Project Cargo Services Specialized handling of out-of-gauge and project cargo including heavy units and cranes, with specialized staff and equipment ensuring priority delivery and safe transfer. Targeted at clients handling industrial equipment and machinery requiring non-standard handling.
• Motor Vehicle Transfer Motor vehicle transfer service from port to yard with qualified drivers, handling over 1,500 units in a paved and well-lit yard with high security standards. Targeted at vehicle importers, distributors, and automotive dealers.
• Clearing and Forwarding Agency Clearing and forwarding agency service working with government agencies including KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, and Port Health stationed at the facility. Designed for importers requiring end-to-end cargo clearance coordination.
• Transport Services Related transport services for cargo delivery to consignees after clearance, offered to reduce customer costs. Targeted at importers needing inland delivery from the CFS yard.
• Empty Container Depot Storage and handling of empty shipping containers at the CFS facility. Targeted at shipping lines and container leasing companies needing depot space.

Quantifiable outcome

• Container terminal capacity over 3,000 TEUs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Siginon Logistics: Kenya-headquartered integrated logistics company offering freight forwarding, customs clearance, cargo handling, and warehouse services across East Africa. Closely comparable in operating model and target customer base of importers and clearing agents.
• Mitchell Cotts Freight Kenya: Established Kenyan freight forwarder offering customs clearance, consolidation, and project logistics from Mombasa. Comparable East African mid-sized forwarder with similar customer profile.
• Freight in Time (FIT): Kenyan freight forwarding and customs clearance specialist with strong Mombasa port presence serving East African shippers. Comparable in customs brokerage, container handling, and inland clearance offerings.
• Africa Global Logistics: Africa Global Logistics (formerly Bolloré Logistics/Transport & Logistics) operates multimodal logistics, port, and freight forwarding services across Africa including Mombasa. Directly comparable in CFS-equivalent cargo handling, customs brokerage, and regional freight services.

Broad incumbents

• CMA CGM: Global container shipping and logistics group with Mombasa service and growing landside logistics arm. Comparable on ocean container handling and adjacent CFS/empty depot services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with Kenyan operations and listed as an Interpel customer. Operates at scale across ocean, air, and overland freight with customs brokerage, partially overlapping CFS-adjacent services.
• Maersk: Global ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider operating Mombasa calls and inland services in Kenya. Comparable on ocean container handling, customs brokerage, and inland container depot operations.
• Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): World's largest container line with significant Mombasa port presence and inland logistics ambitions in Africa. Comparable carrier-side perspective on CFS operations and competing for related freight forwarding.
• DSV Panalpina (DSV Kenya): Global transport and logistics company with significant Kenyan operations following the Panalpina acquisition. Overlaps with Interpel on air/ocean freight forwarding, customs, and project cargo handling for enterprise clients in Kenya.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of DHL offering ocean, air, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions with established Kenya presence. Overlaps with Interpel on clearing/forwarding and project cargo handling for enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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