ALS Global Shipping & Logistic Ltd

What ALS Global Shipping & Logistic Ltd does

ALS Global Shipping and Logistics Ltd is a Ghana-headquartered freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 2019 that operates a vertically integrated platform spanning air freight, sea freight (FCL and LCL), customs brokerage, warehousing, door-to-door delivery, international procurement support, and import/export services. The company maintains its own warehouse facilities in Foshan, China (positioned approximately 45 minutes from Guangzhou near major manufacturing hubs in ceramics, hardware, textiles, and machinery), Kumasi, Ghana (adjacent to the Boankra Inland Port), Accra (Ghana), Dubai (Deira for air cargo, Sharjah for sea cargo), and Istanbul (Turkey), giving it physical presence across four countries covering Ghana, China, UAE, and Turkey. Its technology layer consists of a proprietary branded client shipment tracking dashboard providing real-time visibility into shipments and documents, supported by a dedicated Systems Manager and digital operations function; the company also operates a sub-brand procurement platform called Als Trader for secure sourcing.

The company monetizes primarily through transaction-based pricing on freight (e.g., $14.5/kg air freight from China to Accra for loads above 20kg; $170/CBM promotional sea freight China-to-Accra), customs brokerage fees (with 20% off processing for VIP FCL customers), warehousing and managed storage, and procurement service fees. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting SMEs, mini-importers, and global corporations across West Africa, China, the UAE, and Turkey with a direct-to-consumer motion supported by Google reviews (4.7/5 from 88 reviews), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and free quote/consultation forms. Customer segments are organized by vertical use case (FMCG, industrial machinery, furniture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, construction materials, and automotive) and by size tier (SMBs/startups as well as enterprise and global corporations), with the SME/mini-importer base appearing to be the highest-volume segment. Reported operational performance includes 2-3 day customs clearance at Ghanaian ports versus an industry average of 7-10 days.

Key affiliations include FIATA membership since April 2023, the Ghana Shippers Authority accreditation, and partnerships with JCTrans, GIFF, DF Alliance, Freightnet, and over 200 network partners globally. Leadership comprises Managing Director Evelyn Tetteh (also referred to as Evelyn Appiah-Kubi), Executive Director Samuel Appiah Kubi, General Manager Michael Dawuso (15+ years in shipping and logistics), and a regional team across Ghana, China, and the UAE. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent entity, or acquisition activity.

Name

ALS Global Shipping & Logistic Ltd

Legal name

ALS Global Shipping & Logistics Ltd

Website

https://alsshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALS Global Shipping & Logistics is a Ghana-headquartered freight forwarding company offering air and sea freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and international procurement for African businesses importing from China, Dubai, and Turkey, with operations across Ghana, China, UAE, and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air cargo shipping
• Sea cargo shipping
• Customs brokerage
• International logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue from air freight and sea freight services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments. Charges based on weight/volume (whichever is higher) for air cargo, and CBM for sea cargo. Includes freight cost, duty, and clearance.
2. Customs Brokerage: Container and air cargo customs clearance services at Ghanaian ports. Manages all customs documentation, duty and tax calculation, and regulatory compliance.
3. International Procurement Support: Connecting clients with verified global suppliers in China, UAE (Dubai), Turkey. Services include supplier verification, product quality inspections, purchase order management, secure payment processing, and consolidation of multiple supplier shipments.
4. Warehousing Solutions: Strategic storage solutions in key industrial districts in China and Ghana. Revenue from short and long-term storage options, inventory management, order fulfillment, cross-docking, and value-added services.
5. Door-to-Door Delivery: Complete logistics journey from international origin to final destination in UAE, Ghana, Uganda and other West African countries. Nationwide delivery network covering Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Bolgatanga.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ALS Global Shipping & Logistics provides international freight forwarding and integrated logistics services connecting African importers with suppliers in China, UAE (Dubai), and Turkey. Core offerings include air freight, sea freight (FCL and LCL), customs brokerage, door-to-door delivery, warehousing in China and Ghana, international procurement support, and import/export documentation services.

Product overview

ALS Global Shipping & Logistics operates as a freight forwarding and logistics services company offering an integrated suite of core shipping services alongside value-added modules. The core portfolio centers on Air Freight Services and Sea Freight Services as the primary transportation offerings, complemented by Customs Brokerage (Container Clearance), Door-to-Door Delivery, Warehousing Solutions, International Procurement Support, and Import/Export Services. Specialized Solutions provide customized handling for project cargo, hazardous materials, and high-value goods. The product ecosystem is enhanced by ancillary modules including Cargo Consolidation, Custom Crating & Packaging, HS Code Classification Consulting, Bonded Warehousing, a proprietary Client Shipment Tracking Dashboard, Carbon Footprint & Green Shipping Options, and Free Trade Zone Consulting. The company also operates its own proprietary online trading platform, Als Trader, for secure procurement. This platform-plus-modules architecture enables end-to-end logistics from sourcing through delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Als Trader: Online platform for procurement of goods; mentioned as one of the secure online platforms for sourcing from China alongside Alibaba and SixteenEighteen.

Products and services

• Air Freight Services Global air cargo solutions offering express delivery options, consolidated shipping for cost optimization, temperature-controlled transport for sensitive goods, and dangerous goods handling with real-time tracking. Minimum loading capacity of 10kg. Targeted at businesses and individual importers moving time-sensitive cargo from China, Dubai, and Turkey to West Africa.
• Sea Freight Services Ocean freight services offering Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation, break-bulk and project cargo handling, Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) for vehicle transport, and special equipment for oversized cargo. Serves both small importers (LCL) and enterprises moving full containers from China, Dubai, and Turkey to Ghana and West Africa.
• Customs Brokerage - Air and Sea Cargo Specialized clearance team navigating complex customs requirements at Ghanaian ports, ensuring containers and air cargo move through ports with 2-3 day clearance versus an industry average of 7-10 days. Includes duty and tax calculation, regulatory compliance management, and real-time clearance status updates.
• Door-to-Door Delivery Complete journey management of goods from international origin to final destination in UAE, Ghana, Uganda, and other West African countries. Coverage includes Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Bolgatanga, and all points between, providing last-mile delivery for both SMEs and enterprise shippers.
• Warehousing Solutions Strategic storage and distribution facilities in China (Foshan) and Ghana (Accra, Kumasi). Offers short and long-term storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, cross-docking, and climate-controlled facilities for clients consolidating shipments at origin or storing goods at destination.
• International Procurement Support Connecting clients with verified manufacturers and suppliers in China, UAE (Dubai), Turkey, and other global markets. Includes supplier verification, product quality inspections, purchase order management, secure payment processing, and consolidation of multiple supplier shipments. Targeted at importers seeking trusted sourcing without navigating overseas procurement themselves.
• Import and Export Services Comprehensive international trade facilitation managing all aspects of cross-border trade including export documentation, import license management, certificates of origin processing, commercial invoice preparation, regulatory compliance guidance, and letter of credit handling.
• Als Trader Proprietary online platform operated by ALS Global Shipping for secure trading and procurement of goods, enabling clients to source products from China and other markets through a company-controlled digital channel rather than open third-party marketplaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customs clearance in 2-3 days (industry average 7-10 days)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreOthers · 1 April 2023ALS Global became an official FIATA member in April 2023, gaining recognition as part of the global shipping society. This membership provides access to a network of over 5,500 freight forwarding members across 150+ countries, representing 40,000 logistics firms. ALS participated in FIATA World Congresses held in UAE (April 2023) and Brussels (October 2025) to build partnerships.
• Ghana Shippers AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited and certified by Ghana Shippers Authority, a regulatory body for shippers in Ghana. This partnership ensures compliance with Ghanaian shipping regulations and standards.
• JCTranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal logistics and freight forwarding network partnership providing access to international shipping connections and collaboration with sister forwarding companies worldwide.
• GIFF (Ghana International Freight Forwarders)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership in Ghana International Freight Forwarders association, representing Ghanaian freight forwarding interests nationally and internationally.
• DF AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DF Alliance, one of the global networks mentioned alongside FIATA and JCTrans for freight forwarding services and network access.
• FreightnetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal logistics network partnership providing additional international coverage and connections for shipping services.
• AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alliance network for freight forwarding services. Listed among partner accreditations on the company website.
• Global Network Partners (200+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 200 network partners worldwide spanning North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa. These partnerships enable shipping services from many parts of the world through established forwarding company relationships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CMA CGM Logistics: Major ocean carrier and logistics provider with growing African footprint. Competes on FCL/LCL ocean freight from China to West African ports.
• DSV Panalpina: Global transport and logistics provider with strong African presence. Competes with ALS for mid-to-large enterprise freight forwarding contracts and customs clearance services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Top-tier global freight forwarder offering sea and air freight, customs brokerage, and integrated logistics. Serves many of the same enterprise import/export customers ALS targets in Ghana and West Africa.
• DHL Global Forwarding: The world's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with extensive operations across Africa. Competes with ALS on Ghana-China trade lanes from a much larger scale and global network footprint.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in ocean and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing. Comparable in service breadth to ALS but operating at vastly larger scale.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider offering end-to-end supply chain services including customs and warehousing. Competes with ALS on Ghana-China ocean freight and door-to-door delivery.
• Bolloré Logistics: Global logistics provider with established West African operations including ports and freight forwarding. Direct competitor in the Ghana import/export market with deeper local infrastructure.

Regional players

• Trans-Africa Logistics: African-focused freight forwarder offering similar China-Africa and intra-Africa trade services. Closest regional comparable to ALS in customer segment and lane focus.
• PML Shipping (Ghana): Ghana-headquartered freight forwarder offering sea freight, customs clearance, and door-to-door services. Direct regional competitor for Ghana import/export customers.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first freight forwarder offering ocean and air freight with transparent online quoting and tracking. Targets SMB and enterprise importers with a tech-led value proposition similar in customer segment to ALS but with stronger digital tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alsglobalgh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/als-global-shipping-logistics
• Instagraminstagram.com/alsglobalgh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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