Yusen Logistics Global Management Co., Ltd. (YLGM) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) celebrated the official opening of Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited at a ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. Operating under the brand name “Yusen Africa,” the new joint venture was formally unveiled at the event, marking the start of its operations in the East African region.
On February 2 (local time), YLGM and AGL Kenya held an opening ceremony in Nairobi to mark the launch of their new joint venture. The event brought together more than 100 attendees, including representatives from the Government of Kenya, members of the diplomatic and business communities, and key stakeholders from both companies, underscoring the strong regional support for the initiative.
Yusen Africa will operate from Kenya and across the 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. 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,” said Hiroyuki Okamoto, President and COO, YLGM.
“We are honored to inaugurate here in Nairobi the joint venture that will allow to combine AGL’s expertise in the East Africa Region with the strength of Yusen Logistics for the benefit of our customers. This partnership will enable us to provide more integrated, efficient and high-value logistics solutions, while supporting the region’s economic development.” Added Eric Melet, CEO International Logistics & Railways, AGL.
“I extend my sincere congratulations on the launch of the joint venture between YLGM and AGL 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). I wish the new venture continued success and sustained growth.”— Hiroshi Matsuura, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Kenya
