Our network
An established supply network, ready to connect to your mine
A-flow works with more than 30 contracted carriers operating a combined fleet of over 300 fuel tankers, alongside licensed petroleum companies in Zambia and the DRC in which it holds commercial interests or has supply agreements. When a mining company joins, capacity is already in place.
30+
Contracted carriers
Transport companies working with A-flow under agreement.
300+
Fuel tankers
Combined fleet available across Zambia and the DRC.
7
Import gateways
Regional ports and lake routes, plus local depots.
2
Countries served
Mining and industrial operations in Zambia and the DRC.
How the network works
Carriers, suppliers, and one accountable partner
You don't need to find, vet, and contract dozens of transporters and suppliers. A-flow has already done it.
Transport carriers
More than 30 carriers operating over 300 tankers, working under agreement with A-flow and ready to be allocated to your supply.
- Fuel tankers operating on Zambia and DRC routes
- Held to A-flow safety, documentation, and delivery standards
- Capacity that scales with your consumption
Fuel supply partners
Zambian and Congolese petroleum companies, licensed to import, store, transport, and sell fuel, in which A-flow holds interests or with which it has supply agreements.
- Core supply through Dar es Salaam and Beira
- Local depot supply in Zambia and the DRC
- Nacala, Walvis Bay, Durban, Lobito, and Lake Tanganyika when needed
One point of accountability
A-flow sits between your mine and the network. We contract the carriers, carry out due diligence, and facilitate every order until delivery is confirmed.
- Carrier contracts and due diligence handled by A-flow
- Single commercial relationship for the mine
- Orders tracked through to confirmed delivery
What A-flow handles
We manage the chain. You receive confirmed fuel.
A-flow contracts the carriers, carries out the due diligence, and facilitates every order from the mining company's purchase order until the fuel and supplies are delivered and confirmed.
- 1Purchase order
- 2Sourcing
- 3Carrier assigned
- 4In transit
- 5Delivered
- Confirmed
Carrier contracting
A-flow contracts the transporters directly. Your mine does not need to negotiate, contract, or manage individual carriers.
Due diligence
Every carrier and supplier is checked by A-flow: registration, licensing, ownership, insurance, vehicles, drivers, and safety record.
Order facilitation
We run each order from your purchase order through sourcing, loading, transport, and border clearance, keeping your team updated.
Delivery confirmation
An order is only closed when delivery is verified at site, reconciled against loaded volume, and confirmed by your receiver.
Supply routes
Every route into Zambia and the DRC
Our core supply partners buy at Dar es Salaam, Beira, and local depots. Beyond these, A-flow coordinates supply through every major route available to mines in Zambia and the DRC, so you can choose on price, lead time, and resilience.
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
Sea port & TAZAMA pipeline
- Route
- Road via Tunduma–Nakonde, or the TAZAMA pipeline to Ndola.
- Best for
- High-volume supply to the Copperbelt and Haut-Katanga.
Mozambique
Beira
Sea port
- Route
- Road through Zimbabwe via Chirundu, or through Tete to Zambia's Eastern Province.
- Best for
- Southern and central Zambia, and a second corridor for resilience.
Zambia
Local depots — Zambia
Inland depots
- Route
- Licensed OMC depots and terminals at Ndola, Lusaka, the Copperbelt, and Solwezi.
- Best for
- Short lead times, top-up loads, and emergency supply.
DR Congo
Local depots — DRC
Inland depots
- Route
- Depots serving Lubumbashi, Likasi, and Kolwezi.
- Best for
- Fast delivery to Haut-Katanga and Lualaba sites without a border crossing.
Mozambique
Nacala
Sea port
- Route
- Nacala corridor through Malawi, entering Zambia at Mwami–Chipata.
- Best for
- Eastern Zambia and an alternative when southern routes are congested.
Namibia
Walvis Bay
Sea port
- Route
- Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi corridor via Katima Mulilo.
- Best for
- Western Zambia and a west-coast alternative to the eastern ports.
South Africa
Durban & Richards Bay
Sea ports
- Route
- North–South corridor via Botswana (Kazungula) or Zimbabwe (Beitbridge–Chirundu).
- Best for
- Broad product availability, including lubricants and specialty fuels.
Angola
Lobito
Sea port
- Route
- Lobito corridor by road and rail into Lualaba via Dilolo.
- Best for
- Kolwezi and Lualaba Province from the Atlantic coast.
Tanzania & Zambia
Lake Tanganyika ports
Lake ports
- Route
- Kigoma and Mpulungu across Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie.
- Best for
- Tanganyika Province, where road access from the south is long.
Getting connected
From first conversation to fuel on site
- 1
Tell us your requirement
Volumes, sites, product specifications, and target pricing.
- 2
We match the network
A-flow selects the supply source and contracts vetted carriers for your sites.
- 3
Agree one supply plan
You receive a single quotation, schedule, and set of controls.
- 4
Delivered and confirmed
We facilitate every load until delivery is verified and confirmed at your site.
Connect your mine to the A-flow network
Tell us your sites and volumes. We'll match you with the right supply source and carriers.