Official opening in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics Global Management (YLGM) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) officially launched Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited at an opening ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.
More than 100 guests attended, including Kenyan government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and partners.
New joint venture for East Africa
Yusen Africa will operate from Kenya as a regional hub and serve the wider East African market.
The company will provide international freight forwarding and logistics services, including:
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Freight forwarding
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Multimodal transport
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Contract logistics
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Customs brokerage
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Cold chain
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E-commerce logistics
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Project logistics
Strategic trade corridors
Kenya will act as a gateway to key regional routes:
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Northern Corridor
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Central Corridor
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Ethiopia–Djibouti Corridor
These corridors support major trade flows across East Africa.
Global network meets local expertise
The joint venture combines:
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AGL’s regional presence and local knowledge
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Yusen Logistics’ global network and digital platforms
The company will serve key sectors such as automotive, healthcare, FMCG, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
Strong commitment to Africa
YLGM President Hiroyuki Okamoto said the launch shows a long-term commitment to Africa and will help customers grow across the region.
AGL’s Eric Melet said the partnership will deliver more integrated and high-value logistics solutions.
Japan’s Ambassador to Kenya, Hiroshi Matsuura, said the venture will strengthen regional connectivity and economic development in East Africa.
