About CGN – CargoNova
2010
About CargoNova CGN

We Are
Global
Logistics.
Built from the ground up.

CGN was founded on a single belief: that the world's businesses deserve a logistics partner that operates at the same global scale they do. Since 2010, we have built a network spanning 190+ countries, 4 freight modes, and 24/7 operations that never sleep: because global trade never does.

14
Years of Operations
190+
Countries Served
4
Freight Modes
24/7
Operations
$32.2T+
Global trade value we operate within annually
220+
Airport connections on our air freight network
99.4%
On-time delivery rate across all freight modes
80+
Nationalities represented in our global workforce
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Our Mission
To move the world's cargo faster, smarter, and more reliably: connecting every business to every market, through every freight mode, across every border.

This is not a statement we hang on a wall. It is the operating principle behind every routing decision, every customs filing, every tracking update, and every phone call our team makes on behalf of a customer.

Who We Are

The World
Moves.
We Make
It Happen.

CargoNova CGN is a full-service international freight forwarding and logistics company with operations across six continents. We were built to serve the full spectrum of global trade, from a single express document to a managed supply chain moving thousands of shipments a month.

Our in-house operations span air freight, ocean freight, road freight, and rail, with licensed customs brokers, contract warehousing, last-mile delivery networks, and a real-time technology platform connecting every shipment from booking to proof of delivery.

We are not a marketplace or a booking platform. We are an operator. We hold the space, manage the customs, drive the trucks, and track every package: under one roof, one SLA, one point of contact.

Founded in 2010, CGN has grown from a regional freight operator into a global logistics network trusted by manufacturers, importers, retailers, eCommerce businesses, humanitarian organisations, and enterprises in over 190 countries. The common thread across all of them is a need for freight that moves reliably at global scale.

01
190+
Countries
Active freight operations and customs coverage
02
4
Freight Modes
Air, ocean, road and rail under one network
03
220+
Airport Links
Direct air freight connections worldwide
04
14
Years Operating
Building global logistics since 2010
05
99.4%
On-Time Rate
Verified across all freight modes globally
Our Network

Every Corridor.
Every Mode.

A logistics network is only as strong as its weakest corridor. CGN has built depth and redundancy across every major trade lane so that no disruption stops your cargo from moving.
AF
54+
African Countries
The continent's most comprehensive freight coverage
EU
44+
European Markets
Full customs coverage and road freight across Europe
AS
48+
Asian Markets
China-Europe rail, Southeast Asia air and ocean
ME
20+
Middle East and Gulf
Transit hub operations and direct delivery
AM
35+
Americas Coverage
North, Central and South American freight lanes
Our Story

Built Over
Fourteen Years.

From a single market operator to a global freight network. Here is how CGN got here.

2010
Founded in Nairobi
CGN launched as a regional air freight operator serving East African trade corridors, with a team of six and a clear ambition: to build a logistics company that actually worked in Africa.
2010
2013
2013
Ocean and Road Freight Added
CGN expanded into ocean freight and cross-border road transport, adding a second and third freight mode and opening the first international offices in Dubai and London.
2016
Customs Division Established
In-house customs brokerage launched across 40 countries, removing the need for third-party brokers and giving CGN direct control over clearance timelines and compliance.
2016
2019
2019
Technology Platform Launched
CGN's real-time tracking and booking platform went live, connecting all freight modes under a single API. Customers could for the first time see every shipment, on every mode, in one place.
2022
100+ Countries Milestone
CGN crossed 100 countries of active freight operations. Supply chain management, contract warehousing, and eCommerce fulfilment were added as the fourth pillar of the CGN service range.
2022
2026
Today, 2026
190+ Countries, 4 Modes, Still Growing
CGN now operates across 190+ countries on all four primary freight modes with in-house customs, a live tracking platform, and a global team representing over 80 nationalities. The work is not finished.
What We Stand For

Four Principles.
One Standard.

These are not aspirational values written for a website. They are operational commitments that shape how we hire, how we make decisions, and how we serve every customer, every day.

01
01 / Reliability
We Deliver.
Always.
A 99.4% on-time delivery rate is not a marketing number. It is the result of redundant routing, proactive exception management, and a 24/7 operations desk that never lets a shipment sit unanswered. When we commit to a delivery, we mean it.
02
02 / Transparency
No
Surprises.
Your cargo should never disappear between booking and delivery. Every CGN shipment is tracked in real time, with milestone notifications sent automatically and a named account manager available for anything that needs a human response.
03
03 / Expertise
We Know
This World.
Global logistics is genuinely complex. Customs regimes, trade lanes, carrier relationships, dangerous goods compliance: these are not things you figure out as you go. CGN has built deep operational expertise over 14 years across every major freight corridor on earth.
04
04 / Partnership
One Team.
Your Freight.
We are not a transactional service. Every CGN business account comes with a named account manager, consolidated invoicing, and a team that treats your supply chain as if it were their own. Long-term partnerships, not one-time bookings, are how we measure success.
The Process

How CGN Moves
Your Freight.

Five steps. One partner. Every shipment, every mode, every border.

01
Book and Quote
Submit your shipment details and receive a binding multi-mode quote within 4 hours, every time.
02
Confirm and Collect
CGN books space, arranges collection, and issues your booking reference with full documentation.
03
Clear Customs
Our in-house customs brokers handle declarations at both origin and destination, removing delays and complications.
04
Track in Real Time
Live tracking at every milestone with automatic notifications to you and your recipient at each stage.
05
Deliver and Invoice
Proof of delivery issued instantly. One consolidated invoice covering all freight, customs, and handling.
CGN
190+Countries Served
4Freight Modes
99.4%On-Time Rate
220+Airport Connections
14Years Operating
24/7Operations Desk
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CGN.

One partner for every freight mode, every corridor, and every compliance requirement your business faces. Get a quote in minutes or open a business account to unlock volume rates, credit terms, and a dedicated account manager.

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