Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has set its sights on a better position in the African markets by opening its second office in Kenya. The company has established a presence in the coastal city of Mombasa, a major port of discharge in the region, and a gateway to East and Central Africa. 

The company plans to compete effectively with industry leaders and provide customers with competitive local and regional logistics solutions.

The strategic move follows the freight forwarder’s entry into the Kenyan market by opening an office in Nairobi in April 2023. The Mombasa office is the company’s 12th on the African continent, further strengthening its strategic position.

Kenya’s growing potential

Kenya’s logistics potential is increasingly growing due to improved infrastructure, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting coastal Mombasa with inland Nairobi.

Operations Manager of the Scan Global Logistics Mombasa office, Michael Mnyubi, explains the strategic importance of being present in the largest seaport in East Africa, “Mombasa serves as a critical logistics hub for Kenya and East and Central Africa as a whole. From our own office, we can handle operations and inquiries directly without using agents, which means we can deliver improved services, efficient cargo handling and ensure timely clearance, all of which will enhance efficiency and save our customers both time and additional costs.”

Seven experienced logistics professionals will initially staff the new office to provide customers with end-to-end, tailormade solutions, including customs clearance, transhipment, and warehousing.

Gearing up for more growth

With a population of 1.5 billion people and a rapidly growing middle class, Africa is the fastest-growing continent. The expansion into Kenya is part of Scan Global Logistics’ wider expansion strategy in Africa, which, so far, includes offices in Senegal, Mali, the Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, and South Africa. However, the company sees great potential for growth in the entire region, particularly in Kenya. Additionally, SGL aims to continue supporting its significant aid and relief as well as commercial cargo customer base.

Duncan Wagura, Managing Director of Scan Global Logistics Kenya, adds, “Mombasa’s strategic location positions us to effectively serve the promising markets in Eastern and Central Africa. We look forward to further strengthening our presence in Kenya and Africa and providing local and global customers with comprehensive, efficient, end-to-end solutions.”