About us
At CrossTrades,
we connect you with the right partners.
Since 2015, CrossTrades Logistics Network has been bringing together exceptional freight forwarders from around the world. It all started with a clear focus: to build a strong, reliable network centered on Africa—connecting experienced local operators who know their markets inside and out. That vision quickly gained momentum.
Today, CrossTrades has grown into a global community of trusted logistics professionals, united by quality, collaboration, and a commitment to getting the job done right.
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Local Heroes
CrossTrades was founded on a simple belief: great logistics starts locally. We sought out experienced, high-performing operators—companies that are not just active in their markets, but respected leaders in them.
We’ve built the network by bringing in what we call local heroes—freight forwarders who truly know their area, get the job done, and take pride in how they work.
This foundation has drawn strong partners from every region, creating a network that is both globally connected and locally grounded. Today, CrossTrades includes top-tier members in key logistics hubs across the globe, making us a global network built on regional excellence.
Built on Industry Experience
CrossTrades was created by a logistics professional with deep, firsthand experience in international freight forwarding—particularly in African markets. That expertise shaped the way the network operates: selective, service-oriented, and structured to meet the real-world needs of independent forwarders.
From member selection to daily support, CrossTrades is shaped by real-world experience, where trust and strong relationships are everything.
Our Mission
To empower independent freight forwarders by connecting them through a trusted platform—enabling business growth, regional expertise, and dependable partnerships across borders.
Strong values
build strong networks
CrossTrades is a selective network. Every member is chosen for their professionalism, reliability, and commitment to service. But just as important is a shared mindset: collaboration, not competition.
What We Stand For
At CrossTrades, we’re more than just freight professionals—we’re a community built on shared values that shape how we work together, day in and day out.
Our members believe in:
01. Integrity
being honest, transparent, and dependable in every interaction.
02. Excellence
Always striving to raise the bar, deliver quality, and keep improving.
03. Innovation
Staying open to new ideas and smarter ways to get the job done.
04. Accountability
Owning our responsibilities and the impact of our work—on each other, and our customers.
05. Pro-activeness
Thinking ahead, solving problems before they happen, and seizing new opportunities.
This is what makes
our network strong:
a group of people who care not just about moving cargo,
but about how we move as a team—with purpose, professionalism, and pride.
