Savo Store

What Savo Store does

Savo Store is a cross-border e-commerce logistics platform operating between the United States and Kenya, with legal entity Savo International Inc. registered in Wyoming and operations headquartered in Nairobi. The company enables Kenyan consumers, small businesses, and retailers to purchase products from US retailers and have them consolidated, shipped by air or ocean freight, customs-cleared, and delivered locally in Kenya. Core service lines include Air Shipping ($18/KG), Ocean Shipping ($30/cubic foot), Buy & Ship (assisted purchasing via a US address), Parcel to Kenya, U.S. Freight Pick Up across all 50 states, Kenyans in the USA (relocation support), Personal Shopper, Shipment Protection insurance, and the Savo Rewards loyalty program offering 5% cashback.

The underlying technology is a cloud-based e-commerce and logistics platform that supports package consolidation at two US warehouses (California and Oregon), nationwide US pickup orchestration, real-time shipment tracking, and customs clearance handling. The platform was recently rebuilt and migrated to a new order processing system intended to improve throughput and customer experience. Last-mile delivery within Kenya is executed exclusively through a partnership with Fargo Courier, and payment processing is supported via Stanbic Bank. The company holds a BBB A+ rating and aggregates Google Customer Reviews as third-party trust signals.

Savo Store's revenue model is transactional and multi-line: per-kilogram and per-cubic-foot freight fees, Buy & Ship service fees, local delivery charges, and insurance premiums (5% of shipment value). Customer segments are diversified across individual Kenyan consumers (primary), Kenyan SMEs and retailers sourcing US inventory, and a smaller segment of Kenyans in the USA needing relocation logistics. The company has publicly signaled plans to expand the platform into additional African destination markets including Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa, and Ghana.

Name

Savo Store

Legal name

Savo Store Limited

Website

https://savostore.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Savo Store is a Nairobi-based cross-border e-commerce logistics platform that enables Kenyan consumers, SMEs, and retailers to purchase from US retailers and receive consolidated air or ocean freight shipments with customs clearance and last-mile delivery in Kenya.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Air Shipping Fees: Charges $18/KG for air freight shipping from US to Kenya with minimum charges of $25 (California warehouse) or $45 (Oregon warehouse). Includes customs clearance costs. Weekly departures on Wednesdays with 7-15 business day delivery.
2. Ocean Shipping Fees: Charges $30 per cubic foot for ocean freight with minimum charges of $90 (California warehouse) or $150 (Oregon warehouse). Monthly departures with 60-90 day delivery to Kenya.
3. Buy & Ship Service Fee: Procurement service where Savo purchases goods on behalf of customers from US retailers and ships to Kenya. Customers can pay 50% when ordering and 50% upon arrival in Kenya for orders valued at 100,000 KES or more.
4. Local Delivery in Kenya: Flat rate delivery within Kenya: $3.00 per order for first 5 KG plus $0.60 per additional KG. Non-refundable once selected.
5. Shipment Protection: Insurance coverage at 5% of shipment value with minimum $5 charge. Covers loss or damage during transit from US warehouse to Nairobi office. Complimentary coverage of $100 included for all shipments.
6. Savo Rewards Redemption: Loyalty program allowing 5% cashback on shipments, which can be applied to future orders, creating recurring engagement and customer retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Savo Store is a cross-border e-commerce and logistics platform that enables Kenyan consumers and businesses to shop from US retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Macy's, eBay). It provides customers with a US warehouse address, purchases goods on their behalf via the Buy & Ship service, consolidates packages, handles customs clearance, and delivers to Kenya by air (7-15 days) or ocean (60-90 days).

Product overview

Savo Store is an African e-commerce and procurement platform that enables consumers and businesses in Kenya to access products from U.S. retailers. The platform operates through a unified logistics infrastructure with three core shipping services (Air Shipping, Ocean Shipping, and Parcel to Kenya) that deliver packages from U.S. warehouses to customers in Kenya. The Buy & Ship service extends the offering by acting as a procurement agent that purchases goods on behalf of customers. Additional services include Kenyans in the USA (for diaspora shipping), U.S. Freight Pick Up (for commercial cargo), Savo Rewards (loyalty program offering 5% cashback), Local Delivery (last-mile delivery within Kenya), and Shipment Protection (insurance coverage). The platform provides access to over 600 million products from major U.S. retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Macy's, with complementary services like package consolidation, free product verification, and advanced tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Savo Rewards: Loyalty program offering 5% back on every shipment, allowing customers to pay for orders using earned rewards.

Products and services

• Air Shipping International shipping service that delivers packages from the USA to Kenya by air, with weekly Wednesday departures and a Monday 11 AM cutoff. Customers shop online and ship to the US warehouse address, then receive their items in 7-15 business days at $18/KG with all customs clearance included.
• Ocean Shipping International shipping service that delivers packages from the USA to Kenya by sea, with monthly departures on the last Wednesday of the month. Cost is calculated per cubic foot ($30/CFT) with delivery in 60-90 days and all customs clearance costs included.
• Buy & Ship Procurement and logistics service where Savo Store purchases goods on behalf of customers from US retailers and arranges international shipping and delivery to Kenya. All purchases are fully insured. For orders 100,000 KES or more, customers can pay 50% when ordering and 50% upon arrival in Kenya.
• Parcel to Kenya Service enabling customers to shop at any US online store and send parcels to Kenya. Savo Store consolidates packages from multiple vendors and delivers to the customer, with complimentary insurance on the first $100 of shipment value.
• Kenyans in the USA Shipping service tailored for Kenyans living in the United States to send gifts and essentials back home to Kenya hassle-free.
• U.S. Freight Pick Up Nationwide pickup service for commercial cargo across all 50 US states, facilitating freight collection for international shipping. Targets commercial clients, SMEs, and businesses requiring large-scale logistics support.
• Savo Rewards Exclusive loyalty program where customers earn 5% back in rewards on every shipment, which can be used to pay for any future order, helping maximize savings on large shipments.
• Local Delivery Delivery service within Kenya through vetted freight and courier partners (including Fargo Courier), offering next-day delivery in Nairobi and 1-2 days to most other parts of Kenya at a flat rate ($3.00 for first 5 KG plus $0.60 per additional KG).
• Shipment Protection Insurance coverage protecting shipments against loss or damage while in transit from the US warehouse to Nairobi office. Complimentary coverage on the first $100 and additional protection at 5% of shipment value (minimum $5 charge).

Quantifiable outcome

• Save over 50% on international shipping costs through freight forwarding agreements
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fargo Courier LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary local delivery partner in Kenya handling last-mile delivery to customer addresses. Fargo Courier is the sole contracted courier for order delivery. Delivery is executed next day after airport arrival for Nairobi, 1-2 days for other parts of Kenya. Shipment protection terminates upon delivery by Fargo Courier.
• Stanbic BankminorOthersPayment partner for cash deposits and bank transfers in Kenya. Customers can pay via cash deposit or bank transfer to Stanbic Bank account.
• AmazoncoreOthersPrimary source marketplace. Savo Store enables customers to shop from Amazon by providing US shipping address and purchasing on behalf. Customers can shop independently using the US address or have Savo purchase for them.
• WalmartcoreOthersMajor US retail marketplace accessible through Savo Store services. Products from Walmart can be purchased on behalf or shipped using Savo Store's US address.
• Macy'scoreOthersUS department store marketplace accessible through Savo Store. Customers can shop from Macy's for fashion, home goods, and other products with Savo Store handling international shipping.
• eBaycoreOthersMarketplace accessible for both consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer purchases. Savo Store helps ship eBay purchases to Kenya, particularly useful for products not available on other platforms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mall for Africa: Was a direct Africa-focused competitor enabling African consumers to shop US retailers via a buy-and-ship model — same customer pain points (credit cards, retailer refusal, customs) that Savo Store solves, though operating from a Nigerian base and serving broader Africa.
• comGateway: US-to-international shipping and buy-for-me service targeting Asia-Pacific and global shoppers, offering consolidation, repackaging, and freight options. Comparable to Savo Store's combination of US shipping address, consolidation, and procurement services.
• Shipito: US-based package forwarding service that provides customers with a US address for shopping and consolidates international shipments — directly comparable to Savo Store's Parcel to Kenya and consolidation model, though Shipito serves a global customer base rather than being Kenya-anchored.
• Borderlinx: International package forwarding and proxy shopping service that lets overseas shoppers buy from US retailers. Closely overlaps with Savo Store's US-address-and-ship business model for cross-border e-commerce.
• MyUS: Cross-border package forwarding and consolidation platform offering US shipping addresses, package consolidation, and international shipping to customers worldwide. Operates the same core model as Savo Store (US address → consolidate → ship internationally) at greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Express: Global express logistics incumbent offering international shipping, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery worldwide. Competes with Savo Store on premium air shipping to Kenya, with broader geographic reach but less Kenya-specific localization and consolidation for diaspora/consumer use cases.
• FedEx Cross Border: Global integrator providing cross-border shipping, customs brokerage, and last-mile delivery with Africa expansion. Represents the scale competitor that could compress Savo Store's air-freight value proposition as international shipping to Kenya matures.

Emerging players

• Sendbox: Nigeria-based cross-border shipping and logistics platform enabling African shoppers to purchase from international retailers — comparable Africa-anchored cross-border commerce infrastructure play to Savo Store.
• Afrikrea: African e-commerce marketplace and cross-border enablement platform connecting African sellers and buyers globally. Overlaps with Savo Store in the broader African cross-border commerce theme but is more marketplace-focused than freight-forwarding-focused.

Others

• Fargo Courier Limited: Savo Store's sole contracted last-mile delivery partner in Kenya. Not a competitor but a critical ecosystem participant — included because its operational health directly determines Savo Store's customer experience and any Fargo disruption is a material risk vector for the anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SavoStore
• Instagraminstagram.com/savostore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/savo-store-online

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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