Interview with Mr. Hans Herchenroder and Mr. Guillaume Adam

A logistics gateway in the Indian Ocean: Founded in 1998 alongside Mauritius’ Freeport vision, MFD Group has grown into the country’s largest developer, operating across five strategic sites and offering over 140,000 m² of warehouse capacity. The group plays a central role in positioning Mauritius as a gateway to Africa, Asia, and the Indian Ocean region.

Plug-and-work infrastructure: MFD goes beyond traditional Freeport models by delivering fully built, ready-to-use facilities. From utilities and permits to compliance and operations, clients can launch immediately with minimal capital expenditure.

End-to-end supply chain solutions: Through MFD Logistics, the group provides freight forwarding, customs clearance, transport, warehousing, order preparation, distribution, and re-export services, supported by full digital visibility and internationally recognized systems such as Reflex WMS.

Innovation & resilience: Continuous investment in digital tools, real-time tracking, and new services, including cold-chain CFS containers launching in 2026, enhances supply-chain flexibility and reliability across sea, air, and land.

Sustainable logistics: MFD is actively reducing its environmental footprint through solar energy, ammonia-based refrigeration, paperless processes, and the exploration of electric and hydrogen-powered last-mile solutions.

Regional & Gulf connectivity: With operations and partnerships across East Africa, and strong engagement with #UAE-based producers and logistics players, MFD leverages Mauritius’ trade agreements (COMESA, SADC, AfCFTA) to enable efficient access to African markets.

Final message: “Mauritius is Africa’s gateway. With plug-and-work infrastructure, integrated logistics, and regional reach, MFD enables seamless expansion into Africa. We welcome partnerships and joint ventures to build the next generation of logistics and industrial networks.”