Africa Global Logistics plans US$1.16B 2026 investment to strengthen trade corridors, support AfCFTA
AGL said it operates with 24,000 employees across 47 countries, and more than 98% of its workforce is African.
TOGO – Africa Global Logistics has announced plans to invest nearly €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) in 2026 to strengthen logistics infrastructure and support intra-African trade, according to Mohamed Diop, Deputy CEO Africa at AGL, speaking at Biashara Afrika 2026 in Lomé.
Diop said logistics performance depends on stronger investment in trade corridors, particularly inland corridors, integrated and multimodal infrastructure closer to production areas, and digital solutions amid ongoing supply chain pressures.
Investment Priorities for Intra-African Trade
Diop said logistics plays an important role in improving connectivity and competitiveness, while also supporting Africa’s industrialization and the growth of African businesses. He called for collective action to harness the opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to build integrated value chains and achieve economies of scale.
He also highlighted the importance of African talent in transforming the logistics sector through training, school partnerships, skills development, and talent growth.
The €1 billion investment targets critical gaps: underdeveloped inland corridors linking production zones to ports, a lack of multimodal infrastructure near farming regions, and limited digital tools for tracking perishable cargo.
Local Workforce and AfCFTA Partnership
AGL said it operates with 24,000 employees across 47 countries, and more than 98% of its workforce is African. This emphasis on local talent ensures that logistics solutions are tailored to regional realities rather than imported models.
During the event, Diop and Wamkele Mene signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and advance joint initiatives to make intra-African trade smoother and more competitive, in line with the AfCFTA’s regional integration goals.
Industry Perspective
For logistics investors and fresh produce supply chains, AGL’s €1 billion investment signals a major push to operationalize the AfCFTA. Improving inland corridors reduces transit times for perishable goods moving between landlocked countries and ports.
Multimodal infrastructure near production areas minimizes handling points, preserving cold chain integrity. Digitalized supply chain solutions provide real-time visibility for temperature-sensitive shipments.
Additionally, the partnership with the AfCFTA Secretariat aligns private investment with continental policy goals, creating a coordinated approach to removing trade barriers.
Therefore, as AGL strengthens integrated value chains, fresh produce exporters gain access to more reliable, cost-effective logistics networks that make intra-African trade competitive with extra-continental routes.
This initiative accelerates Africa’s industrialization by ensuring agricultural goods move efficiently from farm to market across borders.
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