Tatu City (SEZ)
Tatu City Special Economic Zone, Kiambu — minutes from Nairobi and its key distribution routes.
- Multi-temperature chambers
- Blast freezing & chilling
- Packhouse
Cold chain for East Africa’s food security
Securing East Africa’s Food Basket
East Africa’s leading temperature-controlled storage and logistics provider. One partner for cold storage, packhouse, blast freezing, freight and full-visibility warehouse software — from farm gate and factory floor to shelf.
Chamber monitorBlast freezer
−30°C
Below −30 °C to lock in freshness
−35−180+8+25
Who we are
The first of its kind in East Africa — a Grade A cold chain network built for multinationals and small enterprises alike.
- Mission
- We deliver positive impact by creating a sustainable, end-to-end temperature-controlled value chain.
- Vision
- A healthy, sustainable world without food loss.
RespectExcellenceDependableSafety first
20,000Pallet positions (est.)
14Independently controlled chambers
−30°C blast freezing and below
4Countries served across the region
What we doOne stop.
One stop.
Every degree.
A single partner for the whole temperature-controlled journey — store it, prepare it, freeze it, move it, and see every pallet in real time.
Storage14 chambers
Temperature-controlled storage & handling
Fourteen chambers, each managed separately for temperature and humidity, so every product sits in exactly the conditions it needs.
Explore serviceValue-addPackhouse
Packhouse & value-added services
Sorting, grading, packing and preparation under cold conditions — ready for retail, export or onward distribution.
Explore serviceTransportCross-border
Freight management
Move products across borders at controlled temperature and humidity, with freight forwarding handled end to end.
Explore serviceFreezing≤ −30 °C
Blast freezing
An innovative preservation method that takes food below −30 °C fast, locking in freshness, texture and nutritional value.
Explore serviceChillingRapid
Blast chilling
Rapid cooling that brings freshly prepared or harvested product down to safe chilled temperatures quickly and evenly.
Explore serviceSoftwareWMS / TMS
Warehouse & transport management (WMS / TMS)
Smart warehouse and transport systems that give you visibility, traceability and business intelligence on every pallet.
Explore service
Farm gate to port. Cold all the way.
Our reefer fleet and freight team move product at controlled temperature and humidity between Nairobi, Mombasa and markets across the region.
Who we serve
Built for what can’t get warm.
From the protein market to vaccine manufacturers, we tailor storage, handling and transport to the product — and the client.
Protein
Poultry, meat and seafood kept frozen or chilled from processor to plate.
Frozen · ChilledAgriculture
Fresh fruits and vegetables pre-cooled and packed to cut post-harvest loss.
Chilled · PackhouseFood manufacturing
Raw materials and finished goods stored to spec, released on schedule.
Multi-tempHospitality
Restaurants, catering, hotels and e-commerce supplied reliably and at temperature.
Frozen · ChilledRetail
Supermarket chains replenished from a single, traceable cold hub.
DistributionPharmaceuticals
Temperature-sensitive medicines and vaccines handled with full traceability.
Chilled · MonitoredWhere we are
Nairobi to the coast.
Two hubs on Kenya’s main trade corridor — inland at Tatu City (SEZ) and bonded storage at Colfax – MSA in Mombasa — serving Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.
Colfax – MSA (Bonded Storage)
Bonded storage at Colfax Industrial Park, Mombasa — positioned for import, export and seafood flows through the port.
- Port-side cold storage
- Freight management
- Cross-border dispatch
Regional reachKETZUGRW
Two hubs, one cold chain
The port advantage, meets the zone advantage.
Colfax – MSA holds your goods under customs bond at the coast. Tatu City (SEZ) adds value and speeds them to market inland. Together, they save you time, cash and cold.
SEZ
Inland hub · Kiambu
Tatu City (SEZ)
A Special Economic Zone: a customs-controlled area set up to make it easier and cheaper to process, add value and trade.
- 01Duty & VAT reliefGoods and inputs brought into the zone for approved activities can qualify for import duty and VAT exemptions.
- 02Faster, simpler clearanceZone-based customs processes mean less paperwork and fewer delays.
- 03Built for value additionPack, grade, re-pack, label and blast freeze inside the zone, before goods move on.
- 04Next to NairobiMinutes from East Africa’s biggest consumer market and its main distribution routes.
BOND
Coastal hub · Mombasa
Colfax – MSA (Bonded Storage)
A customs-bonded warehouse: imported goods are stored under customs control, with duties and taxes suspended until they leave the bond.
- 01Defer duties & taxesPay import duty and VAT only when goods are released for the Kenyan market — not when the ship arrives.
- 02Pay as you releaseClear stock in batches that match your sales, and keep cash in your business for longer.
- 03Transit & re-exportGoods heading to Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania, or back overseas, can leave the bond without paying Kenyan duty.
- 04Port-side and coldOut of the congested port quickly, into temperature-controlled storage right next door.
Better cash flow
Duties deferred at the coast, and paid only on what you release.
Faster to market
Out of the port quickly, and through streamlined zone processes inland.
Cold all the way
Temperature-controlled from ship to shelf, with no gaps between partners.
One partner, one system
One contract, one team and one WMS tracking your stock across both hubs.
Duty and tax treatment depends on your goods, their origin and your customs status. Our team will confirm what applies to you.
WMS / TMS
See every pallet. Every degree.
- Real-time visibility of stock, location and condition
- Batch-level traceability from receipt to dispatch
- Business intelligence and insights for smarter planning
| Pallet | Product | Chamber | Temp | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL-04812 | Whole chicken | C-03 | −18.2 °C | Stored |
| PL-04813 | Avocado, Hass | C-07 | +5.1 °C | Packhouse |
| PL-04820 | Tuna loins | BF-01 | −31.4 °C | Blast frozen |
| PL-04826 | Vaccines | C-11 | +4.0 °C | In transit · KE→UG |
Illustrative example data
ESG & Impact
Cooling down our footprint.
Every facility runs on off-grid renewable power systems with energy-efficient cooling — because a cold chain shouldn’t heat the planet.
Environmental
Clean power, less loss
Renewable energy, energy-efficient refrigeration and the prevention of food loss and waste, guided by an Environmental Management System framework.
Social
People first
Health and safety, diversity and inclusion, employee wellness and active engagement with the communities around our hubs.
Governance
Doing it right
Ethical conduct, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and a diverse, independent board.
Our partners
In good company.
We work alongside processors, growers, manufacturers, hotels, retailers and healthcare providers across East Africa.
- Zuriva FoodsProtein
- Mareni FreshAgriculture
- Kivuko AgroAgriculture
- Tunzo PharmaPharmaceuticals
- Lumaro HotelsHospitality
- Vitamo MartRetail
- Orevia SeafoodsProtein
- Kalavo DairyFood manufacturing
- Tamira JuicesFood manufacturing
- Medaro HealthPharmaceuticals
- Jorani CateringHospitality
- Rafiva ExpressE-commerce
Talk to us
Need space in the cold?
- Phone
- +254 793 335 555
- Visit
- Tatu City Special Economic Zone, Kiambu, Kenya