Overview

Consolbase Ltd, one of Kenya’s premier Container Freight Stations (CFS), required a digital transformation of their complex logistics and operations environment. The goal: to develop a unified, intelligent platform that could manage every aspect of CFS operations with precision, compliance, and real-time visibility.

What emerged was a groundbreaking achievement—the world’s first fully-fledged CFS Management System built on Odoo—customized from the ground up to handle the intricate workflows of a high-volume freight station.

Region

Consolbase Ltd

Kenya

Challenge

Before implementation, Consolbase operated on fragmented systems with limited integration, manual coordination between departments, and a lack of real-time tracking and analytics. Their ambition was to consolidate operations across departments like Sales, Operations, Fleet, Finance, HR, and more—into one unified ERP system tailored for the CFS environment.

Our Approach

We worked closely with the Consolbase leadership and department heads to map out their operational structure. Our team built an end-to-end solution on Odoo, deeply customized for the Kenyan region, integrating:

• Operations Management with cargo tracking and gate control
• Sales & Purchase Modules with CFS-specific workflows
• Warehouse & Inventory including container tracking and yard management
• Fleet Management for vehicle dispatch, maintenance, and driver logs
• Finance with localized compliance and reporting tools
• Human Resource Management for workforce planning, payroll, and attendance
• Document Management with digital filing, approvals, and regulatory compliance

Results

• 100% operational transparency across departments
• Reduced manual processes by over 70%
• Real-time cargo movement tracking and automated gate entries
• End-to-end ERP coverage tailored to the CFS industry
• Increased efficiency and client satisfaction through faster service delivery

Modules Used

• Operations
• Sales
• Purchase
• Warehouse
• Fleet
• Finance
• HR
• Document Management