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Thirty years in African freight

From a Karachi freight forwarder in 1996 to a specialist cargo certification agency serving thirty-one African destinations.

Our story

A legacy of expertise

HMG International was founded in 1996 by Abdul Hameed Paracha, specialising in freight forwarding and consolidation from Karachi.

1996 Founded in Karachi

Established by Abdul Hameed Paracha, specialising in freight forwarding and consolidation services.

2003 Exclusive Demco partnership

A long-standing agency relationship built on consistent service and reliability.

2007 Tandem Global Logistics

After Maersk acquired Demco, Mr Paracha co-founded the Tandem Global Logistics Network. HMG\u2019s forwarding division became Tandem Global Logistics Pakistan.

Today Certification specialists

With the founder and the second generation working together, HMG focuses entirely on cargo certification for African trade.

1996Founded
31Destinations
11Certificate systems
66Ports served
What we offer

Why shippers work with us

01

Expertise

Decades of experience and comprehensive knowledge of African trade regulations, across eleven different certificate systems.

02

Efficiency

Streamlined processes for quick certification, with documents checked against destination rules before submission.

03

Technology

A digital platform under development to simplify how ECTN, BSC and FERI certificates are obtained and managed.

Our mission

Simplifying African trade

Empower businesses engaged in African trade by simplifying cargo certifications, reducing risk and ensuring smooth shipments. We foster growth, promote compliance with local regulations, and improve operational efficiency through innovation and service.

Our values
Customer focus
We prioritise your needs and tailor solutions to your specific requirements, whether you are an importer, exporter or freight forwarder.
Expertise
We stay at the forefront of industry knowledge and regulatory change across every destination we cover.
Reliability
We deliver on our commitments and work to exceed expectations on every shipment.

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