Our Capabilities

Testing, Inspection,
Certification & Logistics

Two integrated service pillars — TIC and 3PL — designed to support the full trade lifecycle, from pre-shipment verification through to final delivery.

TIC

Testing, Inspection
& Certification

Independent, internationally-aligned verification services — designed to meet the standards of global TIC principals and local regulators.

Inspection Services

On-site, independent verification across the full trade lifecycle — from factory floor to port discharge.

  • Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) — quality & quantity verification before cargo departs
  • Container Loading Supervision (CLS) — real-time monitoring of packing operations
  • Warehouse & Inventory Audits — stock count verification and condition assessment
  • Factory & Social Audits — compliance review of production facilities
  • Marine & Draft Surveys — vessel stability and cargo quantification at port
  • Discharge Supervision — quantity & condition verification at receiving end

Testing & Sampling

Representative, traceable sampling and analytical coordination for commodities requiring chemical or physical characterisation.

  • Representative Sampling & Sealing — per ISO / ASTM / commodity-specific standards
  • On-site Quality Verification — visual and physical assessment of goods
  • Laboratory Coordination — liaison with accredited labs for chemical analysis
  • Commodity Grading — agricultural, mineral, and manufactured goods
  • Sample Custody Chain — tamper-evident, traceable sample management

Verification & Certification Support

Acting as the authorised local inspection body under major TIC principals, enabling global certificate issuance from local data.

  • One-off specialist inspections on principal instruction
  • Standards Compliance Verification — ISO, EAC regulatory requirements
  • Trade Finance Support — inspection reports accepted by banks & insurers

Reporting & Documentation

Accurate, audit-ready paperwork delivered fast — formatted to your principal's specifications or regulatory requirements.

  • Inspection Certificates — internationally formatted, signatory-ready
  • Survey Reports — detailed narrative and photographic records
  • Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) — for disputed or failed inspections
  • 24-Hour Turnaround — standard on all routine inspections
  • Secure digital delivery — encrypted, client-portal ready

"Inspection clears the cargo. Logistics moves it. ACAI does both."

3PL

Third-Party
Logistics

End-to-end logistics coordination across East Africa — freight, customs, warehousing, and last-mile delivery managed by one accountable partner.

Freight Forwarding

Coordinating the movement of cargo by sea, air, or road — with full documentation and timeline management.

  • Sea freight booking & coordination (FCL & LCL)
  • Air freight for time-critical shipments
  • Cross-border road haulage — EAC corridors
  • Bill of lading & freight documentation management
  • Shipping line & carrier liaison

Customs & Port Facilitation

Navigating port and border procedures with speed — reducing dwell time, avoiding penalties, and keeping cargo moving.

  • Customs brokerage support — import & export declarations
  • Port clearance facilitation — Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Tanga
  • ICD & inland port handling
  • Duty & tariff advisory
  • Documentary compliance — permits, certificates of origin, PVoC

Warehousing & Distribution

Secure storage and organised distribution — structured to preserve cargo integrity and support inspection schedules.

  • Bonded and general warehousing
  • Inventory management & stock reporting
  • Cargo consolidation & deconsolidation
  • Temperature-controlled storage coordination
  • Inspection-ready staging — coordinated with TIC team

Last-Mile & Cargo Tracking

Getting cargo to its final destination — with real-time visibility and accountability at every step.

  • Last-mile delivery coordination — urban & upcountry
  • Real-time cargo tracking & status updates
  • Proof of delivery documentation
  • Cargo insurance coordination
  • Post-delivery condition reporting

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