About AxenExpress

We connect the world, one shipment at a time

AxenExpress was built for businesses and individuals who demand more from their logistics partner: more speed, more visibility, and more reliability.

220+
Countries served
80,000+
Daily shipments
99.97%
On-time delivery rate
2.4M+
Customers worldwide

Our Mission

Logistics should empower, not slow you down

We started AxenExpress because we were frustrated. Frustrated by opaque pricing, unreliable tracking, and logistics platforms that felt like they were designed in 1995. We believed the world deserved better, especially businesses in Africa and emerging markets that were being underserved by legacy carriers.

Today, AxenExpress powers logistics for 2.4 million customers across 220 countries. We handle everything from a single parcel to full container loads, from customs clearance to last-mile delivery. And we do it with a platform that takes minutes to master, not months.

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Our Values

What we stand for

Six principles guide every product decision, every hire, and every partnership we make.

Reliability

Every promise we make is backed by technology and process. When we say on time, we mean it.

Transparency

Real-time visibility at every step. No hidden fees, no surprises, just clear information.

Innovation

We invest heavily in AI, automation, and platform technology to make logistics effortless.

Speed

From quote to label in under 3 minutes. From pickup to delivery, faster than anyone else.

Sustainability

Carbon-neutral shipping options and a commitment to reducing our environmental footprint.

Customer-first

Every product decision starts with the customer. 24/7 support, always a human when you need one.

Our Journey

From Lagos to the world

18
2018

Founded in Lagos

AxenExpress launched with a single idea: international shipping should be as simple as sending an email.

19
2019

50 countries covered

Rapid expansion across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. First 10,000 business customers.

20
2020

Business Portal launched

Enterprise-grade tools for teams: bulk upload, analytics, invoicing, and API access went live.

22
2022

1 million shipments

A milestone that marked our transition from startup to serious global carrier. Series B funding closed.

24
2024

220+ countries, 2.4M customers

Now one of the fastest-growing logistics platforms globally, processing over 80,000 shipments every day.

Leadership

The team behind AxenExpress

Operators, engineers, and logistics experts united by the belief that global shipping can be better.

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Adaeze Okonkwo

Chief Executive Officer

Former SVP at DHL Africa. Led AxenExpress from founding to global scale.

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Marcus Webb

Chief Technology Officer

Previously at Stripe and Amazon Logistics. Architect of our real-time tracking platform.

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Priya Sharma

Chief Operating Officer

20 years in supply chain. Built operations spanning 6 continents at Aramex.

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James Osei

Chief Financial Officer

Former investment banker turned operator. Led our Series A, B, and C fundraising rounds.

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