DUTY FREE
Integrated Duty-Free Distribution and Tobacco Supply Chain Solutions Across the Indian Ocean and East Africa
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Go Duty Free: elevating the duty-free shopping experience
Flemingo Duty Free Mauritius operates under the Go Duty Free brand, offering a premium shopping experience through its strategically located retail stores and an innovative online platform. Catering to both travellers and locals, Go Duty Free ensures easy access to luxury products, electronics, and everyday essentials, all at tax-free prices.
Strategic Asset: Freeport Warehouse
GDOI’s private freeport climate-controlled warehouse, which spans more than 12,000 square feet in the Port of Mauritius, serves as a strategically-positioned hub. It efficiently supports all the Indian Ocean islands and Africa, facilitating seamless consolidation for various duty-free channels and operators.
Retail Stores in key tourist hubs
Go Duty Free stores are located in Grand Baie and Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, two of Mauritius’ most vibrant tourist destinations. These high-traffic locations allow visitors to explore an extensive range of duty-free products, from high-end brands to exclusive local items
Seamless airport pickup via MCCI Counter
Travellers can conveniently pre-order products through www.godutyfree.mu and collect their items at the MCCI counter at the airport before departure. This innovative click-and-collect service ensures a smooth and efficient shopping experience.
Exclusive concierge service in Luxury Hotels
Enhancing the convenience of duty-free shopping, Go Duty Free has partnered with prestigious luxury hotels such as Constance Prince Maurice, Shangri-La Le Touessrok, and Constance Belle Mare Plage. Guests can now enjoy an exclusive duty-free experience without leaving the comfort of their hotel.
Flemingo MSCL Duty Free: enhancing maritime duty-free shopping
In addition to airport and retail locations, Flemingo MSCL Duty Free Ltd operates duty-free retail services at key maritime passenger terminals in collaboration with Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd (MSCL). Established in 2008, this partnership provides duty-free shopping at the Aurélie Perrine Passenger Terminal in Port Louis and the Port Mathurin terminal in Rodrigues. Passengers traveling by sea can now access a carefully curated selection of duty-free products, further expanding the group’s commitment to providing seamless retail experiences across air, land, and sea.
THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS
Expanding beyond retail, Go Duty Free also provides third-party logistics services, offering warehousing, order preparation, and delivery on behalf of international brands for both duty-free and domestic markets across the region.
DISTRIBUTION: General Distribution Ocean Indien (GDOI)
Expanding market reach across the Indian Ocean & East Africa
Established in 2010, General Distribution Ocean Indien (GDOI) has grown into a leading duty-free distributor under the leadership of Roland Maurel Jr. Its vast distribution network covers airports, airlines, ship chandlers, cruise vessels, and diplomatic shops, making it a trusted partner for global brands.
Over the past 15 years, GDOI has strengthened its regional presence, supplying key markets such as Mauritius, Reunion Island, Comoros, Seychelles, Mayotte, Madagascar, and East Africa with an extensive range of duty-free products.
Strategic asset: freeport warehouse
A critical component of GDOI’s success is its private freeport climate-controlled warehouse in the Port of Mauritius, spanning over 12,000 square feet. This hub facilitates seamless consolidation and distribution across the Indian Ocean and Africa, ensuring efficiency for all duty-free operators.
Product categories
GDOI’s diverse product portfolio includes:
- Spirits & Wine
- Tobacco
- Perfume
- Confectionery
- Food Products
Key brand partnerships
GDOI collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned brands, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted distributor:
- Philip Morris International
- British American Tobacco
- Diageo
- Davidoff
- Japanese Tobacco
- International
- Habanos
- J Cortes & Scandinavian Tobacco
- Ferrero, Lindt, Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, Chocodate
GDOI Capabilities & Expansion
With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, GDOI has built a robust supply chain network. Strategic investments in technology and warehousing have ensured high standards of product availability and quality, keeping the company ahead of industry trends.
To strengthen its distribution channels, GDOI has established:
- Weekly sailings with all major shipping lines to the Indian Ocean Islands and East Africa
- Daily flights on key air corridors, including:
– Mauritius-Madagascar-Comoros
– Mauritius-Mayotte-Comoros
– Reunion-Mayotte-Comoros
– Mauritius-Seychelles
– Mauritius-South Africa
– Mauritius-Kenya
Future growth opportunities
Looking ahead, Groupe Roland Maurel is actively exploring new expansion opportunities across Africa to strengthen its presence in emerging duty-free markets. Coupled with its strong domestic distribution network, these future partnerships position the group as a dominant force in Mauritius, Reunion Island, and beyond.
