AGL launches 18,000 sqm Special Economic Zone in Syokimau, Kenya
The facility strengthens Kenya’s position as a regional trade gateway by integrating customs facilitation with storage and transport links.
KENYA – Africa Global Logistics has launched an 18,000-square-meter Special Economic Zone in Syokimau, Kenya, which is now fully operational, according to Jason Reynard, Regional Managing Director, East Africa, at Africa Global Logistics.
Located on Mombasa Road in Syokimau, the logistics hub provides direct access to the Standard Gauge Railway, the Northern Corridor, and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
The facility integrates customs facilitation, bonded and non-bonded storage, value-added services, and multimodal connectivity within a single integrated logistics ecosystem.
Target customers and services
The SEZ is designed for multinationals, regional distributors, and growing e-commerce businesses. According to the company, it enables faster market access, lower landed costs, and greater supply chain flexibility across East Africa and beyond.
“Another milestone for AGL in East Africa. I’m pleased to share that the AGL Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Kenya is now fully operational,” Reynard said in a LinkedIn post. “Proud of the teams whose dedication and expertise brought this investment to life.”
Strategic positioning
The facility strengthens Kenya’s position as a regional trade gateway by integrating customs facilitation with storage and transport links.
The Syokimau location also places the hub near key transport infrastructure, including the SGR’s Nairobi terminus, the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, and Kenya’s principal international airport.
Kenya’s Special Economic Zones are regulated by the Special Economic Zones Act, which offers incentives such as tax benefits and duty exemptions for businesses operating within designated zones.
The SEZ model is designed to attract investment in manufacturing, logistics, and value-added services.
AGL regional context
According to the company, Africa Global Logistics, which is part of the MSC Group, provides logistics, port, maritime, and railway solutions and has more than 23,000 employees across 51 countries.
For instance, in Guinea, AGL’s subsidiary Conakry Terminal aims to handle more than 1 million containers annually by 2029-2030, up from 416,892 TEUs in 2025. It has invested nearly €250 million (approximately US$288.5 million) in equipment upgrades and the development of the Kagbélén dry port.
This investment reflects AGL’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s role as a trade gateway through logistics infrastructure, with the company maintaining a focus on integrated logistics solutions across East Africa.
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