Moroccan delivery startup Colis.ma has opened its first international office in Brussels, giving it a direct presence inside the European Union, according to Daba Finance.
The company was set up in 2022 in Morocco by CEO Issam Darui. It allows people and businesses to send and receive parcels between Morocco and six European countries.
Over the past two years, it has delivered more than 55,000 parcels.
Until now, Colis worked through partner locations in Europe. The new Brussels office gives the company direct control over its operations there. It says this will help speed up deliveries, improve checks on parcels, and give better tracking of shipments between countries.
In October 2024, Colis raised $300,000 in early-stage funding. The company used the money to grow in Morocco and look at new markets, including West Africa. Opening in Brussels is its first office outside Morocco and shows its plan to expand further abroad.
Darui said the move is an important step for long-term growth and for improving trade links between Europe and Africa.
The Brussels hub will manage parcels moving between the two regions. Colis is mainly targeting online sellers and diaspora communities who need reliable delivery services.
Cross-border shipping remains a problem for many small businesses trading between Europe and North Africa. Many startups focus only on last mile delivery. Fewer handle customs clearance, parcel grouping, and returns across borders. These services are often key to keeping costs down and ensuring reliable delivery.
Brussels gives Colis access to large markets such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Its location in the centre of the European Union allows goods to be sent out more quickly to other countries. As online shopping grows, more Moroccan companies are looking to build structured trade routes into Europe.
Colis is moving from a model based mainly on partners to a hybrid system that combines partnerships with its own facilities. The company says this should give it more control over operations, though it will need tight cost management.
If it grows successfully, Colis aims to build a logistics link connecting Europe, Morocco, and parts of West Africa.
