Imatrix101 is a Sierra Leone based logistics company who, with our international and local strategic partners, provide comprehensive freight management and logistics services for clients globally and within the West African Sub region. We pride ourselves in our ability to adapt our services to suit our clientsβneeds.
We aim to lead the way in providing reliable, professional and cost-effective logistics services in Sierra Leone, by understanding our clientsβ needs and providing the highest standards of service in fulfilling their requirements.
In association with our strategic partners, we offer a comprehensive range of international freight management, shipping and logistics services, from sourcing and procurement to international and local freight, warehousing and delivery. We can be relied upon for physical cargo care, accurate timely documentation and streamlined administrative procedures. Our daily tracking updates keeps you informed of shipment progress and arrival estimates - giving you ready access to vital information on your cargo. Our experience and concern for our customers' objectives mean that their time may be spent concentrating on their core business, in the sure knowledge that logistics is not a problem.
FREIGHT
Imatrix101 will plan, co-ordinate, track, customs clear and deliver your cargo with the immediacy it deserves. Working with our international and domestic strategic partners we provide a fast, cost effective door-to-door freight service and can assist you with:
Sea/Air/Land Freight /Vessel Charter Services
Duty and tax determination
Clearance documentation
Government Documentation
Export declarations
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14 Lower Waterloo Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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www.imatrix101.com
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Commercial invoices
Certificates of origin
Project Management
Tracking
Linking with our partners in Africa, Europe and UK, we consolidate and freight LCL and FCL shipments from any part in the world. We offer multiβmodal solutions to freight that is by air, land and sea. At destination our network of partners provides landside services to your specification. Our Operations Department recognize the need to expedite customs clearance and the delivery of cargo to mitigate cost, and have the expertise and contacts at ministries, customs and carriers to ensure that the shortest possible transit times are achieved.
SHIPPING
We manage and handle shipment and cargo at the Sierra Leone ports and harbours on behalf of our clients. We efficiently manage all regular routine tasks on behalf of ship owners and ensure all essential supplies, crew transfers, customs documentation, waste declaration, fresh water and other provisions
a r e all arranged with the port authorities without delay. All statutory updates and reports on activities at the destination port are provided thereby giving the client and ship owners up to date information at every step of the process.
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
Customs duties and related costs are a major component of landed costs for most importers. Customs declaration is particularly complex given the vast number of tariff items β over 20,000 β and the introduction of new product categories. Incorrect declarations may delay release of your goods and incur severe penalties.
Imatrix101 works with customs clearance professionals with many yearsβ experience. They are supported by the latest computerized systems (ASYCUDA) for speed and guaranteed accuracy and ensure the lowest legitimate tariffs. They are aware of all applicable legislation and procedures and, where there is a case for favorable re-classification can negotiate with customs officials on your behalf.
14 Lower Waterloo Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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www.imatrix101.com
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PROCUREMENT
Our international procurement partners provide procurement and procurement consultancy services to projects of all sizes across the world. Our combined service covers the full procurement process from receiving the initial enquiry, advising prices, ordering goods on behalf of clients and arranging for pre- finance and inspection if required. Imatrix101 in turn sources locally.
HAULAGE
Our transportation system operates on a diverse fleet of haulage equipment and heavy-duty, including flatbeds, box trucks, and forklifts and cranes. Our expertise enables us to transport materials, goods and equipmenttothemostremotepartsofSierraLeoneand neighboringcountries.
COST CONTROL
Imatrix101 works with you to identify, measure and manage all major areas of direct and indirect cost. Careful assessment of the supply chain highlights areas of wastage and missed opportunities that add unnecessary cost. Cost savings are generated from greater efficiencies in packing, consolidating, shipping and distributing, through expertise in the areas of freighting and customs, and through firm negotiations with carriers and third parties, to ensure that you receive the best rates on the market.
LOCAL STAFF CONTENT
Our Team is made up of 100 % Sierra Leonean indigenes. We pride ourselves in providing employment for the local populace and contributing to the growth of the nation. In addition to this, through our partners, we offer the same services throughout the region and can count on very experienced logistics personnel.
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14 Lower Waterloo Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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www.imatrix101.com
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PROJECTS
β’ UNCEF 2013 -2014
As part of our contract in 2013/2014, Imatrix worked with UNICEF in the fight against Malaria in the country. We Cleared and forwarded from both Air and Sea approximately 100 containers loaded with Mosquito Bed nets, Motorbikes and Medicines.
β’ UK FOR/ISAT: 2014 β 2015
As part of the fight against ending the deadly Ebola virus that broke out in the Country in 2014, the British Government through ISAT and HMS Argos offered relief services to Sierra Leone. We partnered with Terra Nova Solutions and IFD Transport in this whole process by offering Haulage Services from Lungi International Airport to different parts in the Country. In all, a total of approximately 45,000 Tons were moved. Bookings of over 1,500 with delivery of goods and personnel to all parts of the country were made. We aided in the mobilization, setup and demobilization of health centers throughout the country by ISAT military personnel.
β’ SRL Gangama Project Charter 1 and 2 November/December 2015
In April 2015, Sierra Rutile announced that they are set to construct a $44 million dry mine at Gangama thus expanding its rutile mining operations in the South of Sierra Leone. As part of the project, Imatrix 101 Ltd was awarded the contract to Process and forward the Items of 2 chartered Vessels that arrived in November and December of 2015. In the first Vessel we worked on approximately:
20Ft containers β 40
40Ft containers β 50
Breakbulk β 30 pieces
2nd Vessel:
20Ft containers - 35 40Ft containers - 40 Breakbulk β 20 pieces
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14 Lower Waterloo Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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Roughly in 2016 we cleared a total of β 200 20β containers
250 40β containers
100 Break bulks
85 Vehicles, articulated trucks and machines
We offer pre-finance to the Limit of Le 300million for each aspect of the job except duty. If the client requires us to pre-finance the duty for a particular job an agreement will have to be made.
In the area of Shipping, Imatrix 101 Shipping department secured a contract to Process and Ship Zircon minerals from Sherbro River for Sierra Rutile Ltd from June 2015. At the moment, a total of 14 vessels with approximately 210 Tons have been Shipped.
β’ CET Power Generator Sets for Gangama 2016
In June 2016, Imatrix101 C&F was mandated to carry out the shipping, clearing and forwarding of Gensets from CET power Nigeria to Gangama in Rutile.
This project was to provide electricity to Gangama. A total of 1x40 and 6x20 containers were shipped, cleared and delivered.
β’ Bumbuna HydroEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Survey
Imatrix101 provided field support to complete the EIA survey in Koinadugu District for client ERM. Working closely with their UK logistics provider Northcotte Global Services (NGS), Imatrix provided end to-end services for remote logistics, transport, medical, emergency response, catering and accommodation management,mainlybasedoutoflocalguesthouses,abandonedminingcampsandor tent accommodation. The project required the inundation of an area of approximately 115 km2 to form the reservoir for the dam.
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14 Lower Waterloo Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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www.imatrix101.com
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β’ SRL/Iluka Fleet Import Shipment of Volvo Machinery (Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks and wheelloaders)November2016βMarch2017
We cleared and delivered approximately 47 Brand new Volvo equipment and machines this including Excavators, Articulated dump trucks and Front-end wheel loaders for Sierra Rutile Ltd during the period o f November 2016 and March 2017. These were heavy machinery that required specific low beds to haul totheSierraRutile/Ilukaminesite.
β’ Processing and clearing of a Chartered Vessel for Koidu Holdings/Octea Group August 2017
Imatrix 101 Ltd processed and cleared a Chartered vessel for Koidu Holdings/Octea Group in August 2017. This Vessel had 5x20 containers containing Explosives for mining activities.
Imatrix 101 Ltd prefinanced the entire project including Duty, Destination inspection fees, Delivery orders, scanning etc.
β’ Togo Scantogo 5000T/D cement clinker line factory project
It lasted 24 months from Tianjin port to Togo project site. The port operation, storage, loading, customs clearance, land transportation, escorting to the project site, unloading at the project site, totaling 100,000 billable tons.
DISTRIBUTORSHIP
Over the years, Imatrix101 has prided itself in distributing goods countrywide as well as to neighboring countries. Our clients are convenient with our distribution service as we meet their demand dates and deadlines. In October 2016 Imatrix became the sole distributor in Sierra Leone for the Alomo Bitters product manufactured by Kasapreko Company in Ghana. An initial 1x20ft container was imported and distributed throughout the country.
14 Lower Waterloo Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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www.imatrix101.com
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OUR ASSOCIATIONS
Imatrix101 are proud members of:
The Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
The Sierra Leone Association of Clearing and Forwarding Agents (SLACFA) British Chamber of commerce Sierra Leone
Africa Logistics Network (ALN)
TRACE
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+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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www.imatrix101.com
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OUR BANKERS
Access Bank (SL) Ltd 30 Siaka Stevens Street 29/31 Siaka Stevens Street Freetown Sierra Leone Zenith Bank S/L Ltd 18-20 Siaka Stevens Street
Guaranty Trust Bank 12 Wilberforce Street Freetown.
OUR CLIENTELE (Past and Present)
Kailahun Produce Company Lagan Construction
Sharpoorji Pallonji Cape
Sierra/ Hilton London
Mining Company
Dawnus
Sierra Leone Bottling Company
Sierra Mineral Holdings Ltd/Vimetco
Koidu Holding/Octea Group
Sierra Rutile Limited
Sustainable Nutrition & Agricultural Project (SNAP) United Nations Children Educational Fund (UNICEF) World Food Programme (WFP)
Society for Knowledge Management
Solon Property
Solon Transportation
UKFOR
Terra Nova Solutions
E- Health Sierra Leone
ADG Global Supply/Winchester Procurement
IBM
Child Fund
Smit Lamnalco
Kanu Equipment
Sweet Salone, The place Tokeh
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+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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Yazbeck and Sons Ltd Fawaz Building Materials Cica Motors
Zephyr Resources SL Ltd
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Imatrix101 Limited 14 Lower Waterloo Street Freetown Sierra Leone Email: [email protected];
[email protected];
[email protected]
Website: www.imatrix101.com
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14 Lower Waterloo Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
+232 76 273 551 / +232 78 295 841 [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.imatrix101.com
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23/02/2023
13/05/2022
GAIGY Clearing& Forwarding Agency