TY Logistics’ facility to position Nigeria as regional trade hub

TY Logistics Park FZE, a flagship logistics facility in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos, will solve Nigeria’s long-standing supply chain inefficiencies and ultimately position the country as a competitive hub for regional trade.

Chairman of the company, Mr. Theo Danjuma Jr., who made this known at the commissioning of the Park in Lagos, said its purpose-built state-of-the-art facility is West Africa’s first grade-A free zone contract logistics facility in the Lekki Free Zone.

The Park, which is built to international standards and designed as a fully integrated contract logistics platform, marks a major milestone for Nigeria’s logistics and industrial sector.

The facility introduced a new operational benchmark for warehousing, inventory management, and regional distribution in West Africa.

The 29 ,000 sqm facility, which is located beside the Lekki Deep Sea Port and within minutes of the upcoming international airport, offers over 45,000 pallet positions, advanced storage systems, and a fully automated Warehouse Management System (WMS) providing real-time visibility and audit-ready operations.

Danjuma Jr. who is son of elder statesman and former Minister of Defense, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), said the company’s advanced WMS ensures full inventory transparency, real-time stock control, and error-free order processing — critical for high-velocity sectors and essential for products with shelf-life sensitivities.

This technology, according to him, allows goods to move faster, with greater accuracy and significantly reduced operational friction.

“Our strategic location in the Alaro Free Zone just minutes from the Lekki Deep Sea Port positions us to offer unmatched import and export efficiencies.

“This includes importer-of-record solutions, duty deferment, tax optimisation, and enhanced regional distribution into West African markets.

“But beyond the infrastructure and systems, our true focus is partnership. We see ourselves not just as a logistics provider, but as an extension of our clients’ business — taking on the logistical complexities so they can focus on what truly matters: growing their footprint, strengthening their brand, and increasing market share,” he said.

Danjuma Jr. further stated that under the leadership of its CEO, Arno Van Der Merwe, TY Logistics Park FZE is positioned to deliver full contract logistics solutions to medium and large businesses across Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), electronics, automotive parts, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and many other industries.

Also speaking at the event, Founder & Group CEO of Rendeavour, Mr. Stephen Jennings, highlighted the strategic role of industrial and residential ecosystems like Alaro City in attracting investment and strengthening Nigeria’s global trade competitiveness.

On his part, Managing Director of TY Logistics Park FZE, Arno van der Merwe, emphasised the impact the platform will have on the broader West African market.

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“Every hour lost to poor logistics is a cost to businesses. This facility was built to eliminate those inefficiencies by providing a reliable, centralised, systems-driven logistics engine for Nigeria and the region,” he said.

In his goodwill message, Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed the State’s commitment to enabling private-sector-led industrial growth, noting that the Lekki axis is becoming Africa’s new manufacturing and logistics powerhouse.

Highpoints of the launch event included a facility tour, unveiling of the park’s digital operations suite, and a demonstration of its end-to-end contract logistics capabilities.

With client onboarding already in progress, TY Logistics Park FZE is set to commence full commercial operations.

Present at the commissioning were General Danjuma’s wife, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas (represented), Chairman of Lekki Worldwide International Limited, Mr. Biodun Dabiri, traditional rulers, and captains of industry.