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Logistics Service

Humanitarian logistics, delivered with precision — across 190+ countries, every day.

Our Services

IFRC Global Humanitarian Services & Supply Chain Management provides end-to-end supply chain solutions to humanitarian organizations and governments worldwide.

Leveraging our global network, humanitarian expertise and operational reach, we provide procurement, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, transport and fleet services—from preparedness to emergency response. Our services are designed to help partners deliver faster, reduce costs, strengthen supply chain resilience and maximize humanitarian impact.

Who we serve
National Societies Governments UN Agencies NGOs Private sector & donors
190+
Countries reached
12
Global warehouses
24 hrs
Emergency response time
100+
Years of expertise
Non-profit
Cost-recovery model
What we offer

Explore our services

Humanitarian Procurement

Procurement for Humanitarian Organizations

Access IFRC’s global sourcing, contracting and supply capabilities through our DG ECHO-accredited Humanitarian Procurement Centre (HPC) since 2005.

What we offer

End-to-end procurement — needs identification, sourcing, tendering, supplier management, insurance, quality assurance and sustainable procurement. Accredited by EU DG ECHO since 2005.

Who we support

All Movement members — National Societies, IFRC regional offices, country delegations and ICRC.

Governments, NGOs, UN agencies and humanitarian organizations.

Emergency 100 Item Catalogue ⬇
Global Logistics

Global Logistics & Transport

Fast, efficient transport of humanitarian supplies internationally and in-country — including last-mile delivery where few others can operate.

What we offer

International and in-country transport, freight forwarding, customs facilitation, and last-mile delivery. Transport to the final port of entry varies depending on the agreed Incoterm. IFRC can arrange delivery directly from warehouse or order and deliver on demand.

Who we support

National Societies, UN agencies and NGOs needing reliable transport — especially into fragile, conflict-affected or hard-to-reach operational contexts where commercial carriers won't operate.

Warehousing

Warehousing & Prepositioning

Strategic Non-food items stock across 3 global hubs — Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Panama — and 3 sub hubs with emergency supplies for 20,000 people deployable in 48–72 hrs.

What we offer

Strategic prepositioning of emergency stock across 3 global hubs — Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Panama — plus sub-regional stock in disaster-prone locations. Services include unloading, storing, packing, repacking, labelling and kit assembly.

Who we support

Governments, donors and humanitarian organizations that need stock positioned close to crisis zones — without the overhead of managing their own global warehouse network.

Fleet Services

Fleet Services

Vehicle solutions for humanitarian operations — buy, lease to own, or rent. From 4x4s to ambulances, built to spec and managed by IFRC's Global Fleet in Dubai.

Fleet Services

IFRC's Global Fleet, based in Dubai, provides vehicle solutions to members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and to third parties on a case-by-case basis. Choose the acquisition model that fits your operational needs and budget.

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Direct Sales

Buy outright — standard or fully customized

  • Wide vehicle range — 4x4s, ambulances, mission-specific and customizable units
  • Exceptional pricing — IFRC's global supplier agreements deliver below-market rates
  • Built to spec — customize vehicles to your exact operational requirements
  • Full ownership — vehicle is yours from day one, no ongoing obligations
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Lease to Own

Flexible path to ownership — no large upfront investment

  • All-in-one monthly payment — costs bundled into a single predictable fee
  • Automatic ownership at contract end — no additional purchase step
  • No large upfront investment — preserve capital while securing fleet assets
  • Donor compliant — fixed, transparent running costs, easy to budget
  • Competitive prices — compared to the public market
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Operational Lease

Full-service rental — return when no longer needed

  • No upfront costs — monthly rental supports cash flow
  • Flexible return options — return vehicles when no longer needed
  • Global fleet management — support and replacement by IFRC's Global Fleet
  • Self-insurance provision — theft/damage + third-party, driver & passenger insurance
  • Automatic replacement — after 60 months or 150,000 km

What's included in the rental rate

Standard vehicles
Included as standard
  • Free vehicle replacement at 5 years or 150,000 km
  • High-quality equipment meeting international standards
  • Global third-party liability insurance
  • Vehicle damage insurance + claims management support
  • Fleet management system and reporting
  • Driver & passenger accident, death and medical expenses insurance
Important notes
  • All rates in Swiss Francs (CHF) — monthly rental only
  • Regional rates should be confirmed before ordering
  • Standard VRP: minimum 1 month, maximum 60 months
  • Vehicle damage insurance subject to CHF 1,000 deductible
  • Delivery depends on stock availability at time of order
  • National Society rentals subject to 6.5% service charge
Interested in our services? Contact the IFRC Supply Chain Management team in Geneva.
scm.geneva@ifrc.org