About Us
Marwest LLC is a USDOT-licensed international freight forwarder and customs broker specializing in Africa, China, and USA trade lanes. Six offices. 45+ countries. 18+ years of freight expertise.
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Sustainability & ESG
Sustainability at the Heart of Global Freight
Responsible Freight for a More Connected World
International freight is the lifeblood of global trade — and it carries environmental and social responsibilities that Marwest LLC takes seriously. As a business operating across three continents and 45+ countries, our decisions have real impact on communities, environments, and economies.
Our ESG framework is not a marketing document — it is an operational standard that guides carrier selection, office management, hiring practices, and community investment decisions in every market we serve.
We believe that being a responsible business and being a profitable business are not in conflict. Long-term sustainable operations require ethical governance, environmental consciousness, and genuine social contribution.
E — Environmental Responsibility
Carbon Measurement
We measure and report Scope 3 freight emissions for all shipments on request, using GLEC framework calculations to provide clients with accurate carbon footprint data for their supply chains.
Green Routing Options
Where operationally feasible, we recommend lower-emission routing options — including intermodal alternatives, consolidated loads, and direct routing that eliminates transshipment emissions.
Carrier Environmental Criteria
We evaluate carrier environmental performance as part of our preferred carrier selection process — prioritizing lines with verified emissions reduction targets and environmental management systems.
Office Management
Our offices operate with energy efficiency standards — LED lighting, managed air conditioning, paperless documentation preferences, and responsible waste disposal practices.
Paperless Documentation
We promote and support electronic documentation — eBL (electronic bills of lading), digital customs entries, and electronic cargo tracking — reducing the paper burden of international trade.
Supply Chain Transparency
We require our suppliers and subcontractors to maintain basic environmental compliance as a condition of our business relationship.
S — Social Responsibility
100% Local Hiring in Africa
Every employee in our Namibia, South Africa, and Togo offices is locally hired. We do not staff African offices with expatriates — local expertise and local employment are fundamental to our model.
Skills Development
We invest in freight and logistics training programs in every African country where we operate — contributing to the development of internationally qualified freight professionals in markets that need them.
Community Investment
A portion of African office profits is invested in local community development initiatives — education, skills training, and small business support in the communities where we live and work.
Fair Compensation
All Marwest LLC employees receive fair compensation benchmarked to local market standards, plus access to professional development funding, training support, and career advancement pathways.
Anti-Corruption Standards
All staff receive anti-bribery and anti-corruption training. We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy for corruption in any form across all markets — including markets where corruption is endemic.
Supply Chain Ethics
We include ethical sourcing criteria in our China factory evaluation process — assessing labour conditions, workplace safety, and environmental compliance alongside price and quality.
G — Governance Standards
Financial Transparency
All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees. Detailed invoicing with full cost transparency. Annual financial reporting to shareholders.
Internal Audit
Annual internal compliance audit covering customs practices, carrier contracts, financial controls, and client service standards.
Whistleblower Policy
A formal, anonymous whistleblower channel for all staff to report compliance concerns, ethical violations, or safety issues without fear of retaliation.
Data Protection
Client data managed under strict confidentiality standards. No sharing of cargo data, client identity, or commercial terms without explicit written consent.
Our Sustainability Performance
ESG Commitments for 2025–2030
Carbon Reporting
Provide Scope 3 freight emission reports to 100% of clients who request them by 2026.
Community Programs
Formalize community investment programs in all three African countries by end of 2025 with measurable outcomes.
Paperless Operations
Achieve 99% electronic documentation rate across all office operations by 2027.
ESG Certification
Pursue ISO 26000 Social Responsibility guidance framework verification by 2028.
Build a More Responsible Supply Chain
Talk to our team about carbon measurement, responsible carrier selection, and ESG-aligned freight solutions for your business.
