Yusen Logistics Global Management (YLGM) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have unveiled their new joint venture, Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited, at a ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya.
The celebration brought together representatives from the Government of Kenya, members of the diplomatic and business communities and key stakeholders from both companies.
Yusen Africa will operate from Kenya and across Eastern Africa, delivering international freight forwarding (IFF) and logistics solutions tailored to the region’s growing trade and supply chain demands.
The company is positioned as a leading international freight forwarding and logistics provider, offering end-to-end services including freight forwarding, multimodal transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, cold chain, e-commerce and project logistics.
The launch follows the signing of a Joint Venture Agreement between YLGM and AGL Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of AGL.
Kenya will serve as a strategic gateway for regional operations, supporting key trade corridors including the Northern Corridor, the Central Corridor and the Ethiopia-Djibouti Corridor.
By combining AGL’s strong regional presence and local market expertise with Yusen Logistics’ global network, advanced digital platforms and international supply chain capabilities, Yusen Africa aims to support customers across key sectors, including automotive, healthcare, FMCG, infrastructure and industrial projects.
"The launch of Yusen Africa demonstrates our long-term commitment to Africa," said Hiroyuki Okamoto, President and COO, YLGM.
"By bringing together global expertise and technology with deep local capabilities, we are well-positioned to support our customers as they grow across Eastern Africa."
"We are honoured to inaugurate here in Nairobi the joint venture that will allow us to combine AGL's expertise in the East Africa Region with the strength of Yusen Logistics for the benefit of our customers," added Eric Melet, CEO International Logistics & Railways, AGL.
"This partnership will enable us to provide more integrated, efficient and high-value logistics solutions, while supporting the region’s economic development."
"I extend my sincere congratulations on the launch of the joint venture between YLGM and AGL Kenya," said Hiroshi Matsuura, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Kenya.
"Strengthening connectivity and logistics capabilities with Kenya as the regional hub will contribute significantly to the development of East Africa and the wider Indian Ocean-Africa economic region."
"I am confident that this collaboration, combining the strengths of Japan and France, will further advance our shared vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)."