By: Ecofin Agency

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and Czarnikow (CZ) have today announced the launch of Supply Chain Alliance Africa (SCA), a collaboration created to strengthen, optimise and future-proof supply chains across the African continent and beyond.

International trade is facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts, volatile tariffs, and persistent shipping disruptions continue to place supply chains under significant pressure. SCA Africa has been established to respond directly to these challenges, delivering resilience, transparency and optimisation at every stage of the supply chain.

SCA Africa formalises over 30 years of close collaboration between AGL and CZ, combining CZ’s 165 years of experience in global supply chains with AGL’s extensive local logistics expertise and presence in 51 countries, including 47 African countries.

SCA Africa represents a new value proposition for the continent, offering dedicated vendor-managed and purchaser-managed inventory solutions tailored to African markets. By integrating financial, logistical and administrative services, SCA Africa enables customers to focus on their core commercial strategy while maintaining full oversight of their supply chains.

Its purpose is to help African producers and end users thrive in an increasingly uncertain global market environment.

Will Rook, CEO of CZ :  “SCA Africa represents a key milestone in Czarnikow’s evolution, formalising a strong, decades-long relationship to deliver an innovative solution to Africa and beyond. The idea is simple but powerful: by combining our supply chain, risk management, and commodities capabilities with AGL’s logistics network, we create a single, integrated service architecture that has never existed in this market before.”

Stanislas de Saint Louvent, CEO Africa Logistics & Shipping of AGL : “We built SCA Africa on a strong conviction: African supply chains need integrated solutions that are firmly grounded in local realities. By combining Czarnikow’s global expertise in commodities and supply chain optimisation with our extensive footprint across the continent, we are uniquely positioned to translate this ambition into tangible, day-to-day impact — bringing greater reliability and agility to our customers.”

About AGL

AGL is the trusted logistics operator in Africa, offering logistics, port, maritime, and railway solutions. With more than 23,000 employees across 51 countries, AGL relies on its long-standing expertise to provide tailor-made and innovative services to its African and international clients. AGL’s ambition is to contribute sustainably to the transformation of Africa. AGL is also present in Haiti, East Timor, Indonesia and Dubai. www.aglgroup.com

About CZ

Czarnikow (CZ) is a global supply chain solutions company, partnering with businesses to optimise procurement, inventory, freight and financing to create seamless flow for vital food and beverage supply chains. Operating since 1861, it employs around 450 people across 13 global offices. www.czarnikow.com