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A-FLOWMining Supply Solutions

Services

Managed fuel logistics and mining supply, end to end

Ten integrated services that give mining and industrial operators reliable supply, full visibility, and a defensible audit trail across Zambia and the DRC.

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01

Fuel procurement coordination

Through our network of supply partners we source diesel, petrol, Jet A-1, heavy fuel oil, and lubricants from import terminals at Dar es Salaam and Beira or from local depots, negotiate on your behalf, and align supply with your consumption plan.

What's included

  • Demand planning against your site consumption
  • Choice of Dar es Salaam, Beira, or local depot supply
  • Competitive quotes from verified suppliers and OMCs
  • Fixed, index-linked, or term-contract pricing structures
  • Consolidated documentation and invoicing

Your benefit

One accountable partner for supply, instead of managing several vendors.

02

Cross-border logistics

We plan and manage fuel movements across borders, coordinating customs, transit permits, and border timing to keep loads moving through the corridor.

What's included

  • Route and journey planning per load
  • Customs, transit, and border documentation coordination
  • Border-post monitoring to reduce dwell time
  • Contingency routing when corridors are disrupted

Your benefit

Fewer delays at borders and predictable arrival times at site.

03

Carrier management

A-flow works with more than 30 contracted carriers operating over 300 fuel tankers. We allocate, audit, and manage them so every truck that reaches your site meets the same safety, documentation, and performance requirements.

What's included

  • Carrier contracting handled by A-flow
  • Due diligence, onboarding, and document checks
  • Vehicle and driver compliance verification
  • Load allocation and capacity planning
  • Carrier performance scorecards

Your benefit

Immediate access to contracted transport capacity, without adding fleet risk to your balance sheet.

04

Delivery tracking

Loads are tracked through the corridor with status updates at key milestones, so your operations and procurement teams know where their fuel is and when it will arrive.

What's included

  • GPS-tracked loads with milestone updates
  • Estimated arrival times and exception alerts
  • Border and checkpoint status reporting
  • Delivery history for audit and planning

Your benefit

No more chasing drivers or suppliers for updates.

05

Proof-of-delivery controls

We control the handover at your site: seals are checked, volumes are measured and reconciled against the loading documents, and delivery is signed off by your authorised receiver.

What's included

  • Seal-number verification on arrival
  • Dip and meter readings reconciled against loaded volume
  • Signed delivery notes by authorised site personnel
  • Variance reporting and investigation

Your benefit

Reduced fuel loss and a clean audit trail for finance and compliance.

06

Emergency fuel support

When a supplier fails, a route closes, or consumption spikes, we mobilise alternative supply and transport to protect your operation from shutdown.

What's included

  • Emergency supply line for contracted clients
  • Alternative supplier and carrier activation
  • Prioritised dispatch and routing
  • Post-incident review to prevent repeat events

Your benefit

Protection against the cost of a stopped mine or power plant.

07

Fleet oversight

We help you monitor fuel use across your haul trucks, light vehicles, generators, and equipment to identify waste, theft, and inefficiency.

What's included

  • Consumption monitoring and reporting
  • Issue and dispensing controls
  • Anomaly detection and loss investigation
  • Recommendations to reduce fuel cost per tonne

Your benefit

Lower fuel cost and tighter control of a major operating expense.

08

Supplier verification

We verify the licensing, ownership, and track record of fuel suppliers before they are used, supporting your anti-corruption and supply-chain due diligence obligations.

What's included

  • Licence and registration checks
  • Ownership and know-your-supplier (KYS) review
  • Reference and performance history
  • Ongoing monitoring and re-verification

Your benefit

A supply chain you can defend to auditors, boards, and regulators.

09

Fuel-quality controls

Fuel is sampled and checked against specification, with certificates of analysis from the source and sealed compartments throughout transport.

What's included

  • Certificates of analysis from source
  • Sampling at loading and delivery
  • Tamper-evident sealing of tanker compartments
  • Retained samples for dispute resolution

Your benefit

Reduced equipment damage and downtime from off-spec fuel.

10

Safety compliance

We apply documented safety requirements to every load, carrier, and driver, and align with your site's own health, safety, and environmental rules.

What's included

  • Driver qualification and fitness checks
  • Vehicle roadworthiness and hazmat equipment checks
  • Journey management and rest-period controls
  • Incident reporting and spill-response procedures

Your benefit

Safety performance that meets the expectations of international mining companies.

Need something not listed here? Contact our team — we regularly source lubricants, tyres, spare parts, PPE, and site supplies for our clients.

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Tell us your volumes, sites, and timelines. We'll respond with a supply plan and quotation.

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