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CEVA Logistics has expanded its presence in West Africa through a new joint venture with EFL Africa, a leading Nigerian logistics company. The newly established entity, CEVA EFL Limited, is expected to enhance logistics connectivity across Nigeria and provide customers with greater access to international supply chain networks.
The partnership brings together CEVA Logistics’ extensive global reach and end-to-end logistics capabilities with EFL Africa’s established local infrastructure and market expertise. The move underscores the growing importance of Nigeria as a strategic logistics hub and gateway to West Africa, a region experiencing increasing trade activity and supply chain investments.
Through the joint venture, businesses operating in Nigeria will gain access to a broader portfolio of integrated logistics services, including freight forwarding, transportation, customs brokerage, warehousing and inland logistics solutions. By combining local market knowledge with international logistics capabilities, CEVA EFL aims to address longstanding operational challenges while improving supply chain efficiency for customers across the region.
A key feature of the new operation is its dedicated barge transportation service designed to move containers between Lagos ports and Inland Container Depots (ICDs). The initiative is expected to reduce reliance on congested road networks, shorten transit times and improve cargo flow in one of Africa’s busiest logistics corridors. The venture will also leverage approximately 140,000 square metres of ICD infrastructure located in Ikorodu and Apapa, including an Export Processing Terminal that supports import and export activities.
In addition, CEVA EFL will provide customs clearance services through an in-house licensed team, enabling faster cargo processing and greater visibility throughout the supply chain. Industry observers view the development as a significant step toward modernising logistics operations in Nigeria while strengthening the country’s role in regional trade.
The joint venture is also expected to support knowledge transfer and workforce development by combining global best practices with local operational expertise. Executives from both organisations have highlighted the partnership’s potential to create more resilient and customer-focused logistics solutions while contributing to economic growth in Nigeria and the wider West African market.
As supply chains continue to evolve across Africa, the launch of CEVA EFL reflects a broader trend of international logistics providers investing in strategic regional partnerships to strengthen market access, improve infrastructure utilisation and support cross-border trade growth.
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
CEVA Logistics has expanded its presence in West Africa through a new joint venture with EFL Africa, a leading Nigerian logistics company. The newly established entity, CEVA EFL Limited, is expected to enhance logistics connectivity across Nigeria and provide customers with greater access to international supply chain networks. The partnership brings together CEVA Logistics’ extensive global reach and end-to-end logistics capabilities with EFL Africa’s established local infrastructure and market expertise. The move underscores the growing importance of Nigeria as a strategic logistics hub and gateway to West Africa, a region experiencing increasing trade activity and supply chain investments. Through the joint venture, businesses operating in Nigeria will gain access to a broader portfolio of integrated logistics services, including freight forwarding, transportation, customs brokerage, warehousing and inland logistics solutions. By combining local market knowledge with international logistics capabilities, CEVA EFL aims to address longstanding operational challenges while improving supply chain efficiency for customers across the region. A key feature of the new operation is its dedicated barge transportation service designed to move containers between Lagos ports and Inland Container Depots (ICDs). The initiative is expected to reduce reliance on congested road networks, shorten transit times and improve cargo flow in one of Africa’s busiest logistics corridors. The venture will also leverage approximately 140,000 square metres of ICD infrastructure located in Ikorodu and Apapa, including an Export Processing Terminal that supports import and export activities. In addition, CEVA EFL will provide customs clearance services through an in-house licensed team, enabling faster cargo processing and greater visibility throughout the supply chain. Industry observers view the development as a significant step toward modernising logistics operations in Nigeria while strengthening the country’s role in regional trade. The joint venture is also expected to support knowledge transfer and workforce development by combining global best practices with local operational expertise. Executives from both organisations have highlighted the partnership’s potential to create more resilient and customer-focused logistics solutions while contributing to economic growth in Nigeria and the wider West African market. As supply chains continue to evolve across Africa, the launch of CEVA EFL reflects a broader trend of international logistics providers investing in strategic regional partnerships to strengthen market access, improve infrastructure utilisation and support cross-border trade growth. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
The Centre has decided to proceed with a new ₹13,000-crore greenfield civil-military airport in Great Nicobar Island, abandoning long-standing plans to expand the Indian Navy’s INS Baaz air station. The move marks a significant shift in India’s infrastructure strategy for the strategically located island in the eastern Indian Ocean. According to government and defence sources, the proposed dual-use airport will be developed at Chingen near Galathea Bay and will cater to both civilian and military operations. The facility forms a key component of the broader Great Nicobar Island Development Project, which carries an estimated investment of around ₹81,000 crore and includes a transshipment port, power infrastructure and township development. The decision effectively ends proposals to extend the runway at INS Baaz in Campbell Bay. Studies conducted over the past several years reportedly found that expanding the existing naval airfield would be technically challenging due to terrain constraints, navigational limitations and the requirement for substantial supporting infrastructure. Located close to the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes, the new airport is expected to strengthen India’s logistics capabilities, improve connectivity to the remote island territory and support military operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Defence officials have indicated that the airport will remain under naval operational control while also serving civilian aviation requirements. Construction is expected to be completed within five years. The airport project is part of the government’s broader effort to develop Great Nicobar as a strategic and economic hub. Authorities argue that the new facility will enhance surveillance, maritime domain awareness, disaster-response capabilities and logistical reach across the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. However, the wider Great Nicobar development programme continues to face scrutiny from environmental groups and opposition leaders, who have raised concerns about its potential impact on rainforests, coral ecosystems and indigenous communities. Critics have questioned whether the economic and strategic benefits outweigh the environmental costs associated with large-scale infrastructure development on the ecologically sensitive island. Despite the debate, the government maintains that the project is essential for strengthening India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean region while improving connectivity and economic opportunities in one of the country’s most remote territories. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for infrastructure projects worth ₹22,655 crore across Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep, with investments concentrated in transport, maritime infrastructure, healthcare, aviation and industrial development. The projects are expected to strengthen freight connectivity, improve logistics efficiency and support economic activity across key manufacturing, coastal and island regions. The largest share of the investment, estimated at around ₹18,800 crore, is earmarked for Gujarat. Among the key projects is the commissioning of Packages VI and VII of the eight-lane Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway, a strategic freight corridor that will enhance connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra, two of India's largest industrial and logistics hubs. The government will also launch the four-laning of critical stretches of National Highway-56 to improve access to tribal districts and strengthen road connectivity to the Statue of Unity region. In Daman, projects worth approximately ₹2,970 crore will focus on aviation, healthcare and urban infrastructure. The programme includes the inauguration of the new terminal building at NAMO Airport and the commissioning of NAMO Hospital. Foundation stones will also be laid for an iconic bridge, a convention centre and a National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campus, aimed at supporting regional development and investment. Lakshadweep will receive infrastructure investments worth about ₹885 crore, primarily focused on maritime connectivity. The projects include the development of port facilities and multipurpose jetties at Kalpeni and Kadmat islands. The new facilities are designed to accommodate large passenger and cruise vessels while improving cargo handling capacity and supporting fisheries-related activities. Associated infrastructure will include facilities for fuel supply, fish processing, ice storage and vessel maintenance. From a logistics perspective, the investment package reflects a continued focus on multimodal connectivity across western India. The combination of expressway expansion, port infrastructure development, airport upgrades and industrial utility projects is expected to improve supply chain efficiency, facilitate cargo movement and strengthen links between manufacturing centres, ports and consumption markets. The projects form one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes announced this year for western India and the island territories, with a strong emphasis on transport networks, industrial competitiveness and regional connectivity. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates.
