2013
About CISL
Positioned for Africa's emerging trade era.
Coastal International Shipping Line was established to serve a newly emerging trading area — with the belief that reliable, cost-effective maritime transport is the foundation of Africa's economic growth.
Our Journey
A decade of building trust at sea.
2013
CISL's maiden voyage — designation 01/13 A — departed on the 17th of July, proving that reliable and cost-effective feeder services could thrive along the East African coast.
2015
Expanded into technical ship management, overseeing engineering, nautical operations, maintenance, dry dock supervision and crewing for regional operators.
2018
Grew our network to six active ports across three countries — connecting Mombasa, Lamu, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Beira and Maputo through regular scheduled calls.
Today
Operating a fleet of three modern container-fitted vessels, strengthened for project cargoes, bulk commodities and all IMO-classified cargo types — and still growing.
What Drives Us
Built on principles that move industry.
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Reliability
Consistent schedules and dependable operations across every route. Our clients know exactly when and where their cargo arrives.
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Cost Efficiency
Competitive solutions without compromise on quality. We optimize routes and operations to deliver real value to every shipment.
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Safety & Compliance
Full IMO certification and rigorous safety protocols. Every vessel, every crew member, every voyage meets the highest international standards.
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Our Mission
Positively impacting the essential service of maritime trade.
We believe transportation of goods and services is the core foundation of any business. Let us be your partner across East Africa's most vital corridors.
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