As the poultry industry prepares to gather at AVI Africa 2025 – the continent’s flagship poultry event – we’re proud to spotlight a part of our business where logistics, biology, and precision collide: the poultry supply chain. 

With over 70 to 80 million chickens moved every month across our network, Unitrans operates one of the most complex and biosecure logistics solutions in the poultry sector. 

Handling volumes of this scale safely, reliably, and compliantly takes more than fleet size or network reach. It takes rigorous discipline, embedded expertise, and the kind of operational excellence that comes only from decades of experience. That’s where Unitrans sets itself apart. 

Animal welfare and biosecurity at scale 

In the poultry industry, every movement is a potential risk. Cross-contamination, temperature fluctuations, and timing delays can all impact bird health, farm productivity and product quality. That’s why we design every link of the supply chain to defend biosecurity and the welfare of the birds. 

• Feed, egg, and inter-depot transport is managed with route optimisation, strict hygiene standards, and real-time visibility – keeping operations flowing and biosecurity airtight.
• Day-old chick distribution is carried out in purpose-built, temperature-controlled vehicles to reduce mortality and ensure a healthy start to life.
• Live bird transportation is executed with precision by trained handlers and supported by vehicle designs optimised for animal welfare and compliance.
• Retail-ready distribution is powered by our cold chain network, protecting product quality and shelf life from plant to outlet. 

When you’re working at this scale, there’s no room for error. That’s why our clients trust us – not just with their birds, but with the integrity of their entire operation. 

More Than a Logistics Provider 

Unitrans is more than a transporter – we’re a true supply chain partner. Our strength lies in the breadth of our capabilities: from farm to fork. Whether it’s feed delivery, material handling, farm catching,  personnel transport, or export to global markets, our services are tightly integrated and backed by centralised control, analytics, and compliance systems. 

Few companies in the region offer this kind of end-to-end poultry logistics at scale. And that’s exactly what makes Unitrans uniquely positioned to support producers navigating growth, biosecurity pressures, and operational complexity. 

In Poultry, Every Detail Matters 

When you’re moving 70–80 million chickens a month, excellence isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s non-negotiable. 

At Unitrans, we understand that success in poultry depends on biosecurity, partnership, and discipline at scale. And we deliver on all three, every day. That’s how we’ve earned the trust of leading poultry producers across the continent – and how we continue to play our part in securing the future of Africa’s poultry industry.