The Agility Logistics Park in Ghana.

Jumia, an African e-commerce platform, has picked the Agility Logistics Park (ALP) in Tema, Ghana, as its new nationwide fulfilment operations centre for Ghana.

Jumia will use 6,000 SQM of warehousing at the park, using it for storage, fulfillment, and office space under a 10-year contract with ALP.

The facility will house a diverse selection of products and be used to handle orders and dispatch packages to customers throughout Ghana.

“We chose the Agility Logistics Park in Tema because its strategic location will help ensure rapid, efficient delivery of products throughout Ghana. Increased quality storage capacity at the new facility will enable us to improve efficiency in managing our growing product range, allowing us to better meet the expectations of Ghanaian customers,” said Temidayo Ojo, CEO Jumia Ghana.

Jumia is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and operates in 11 African countries. Its marketplace connects sellers to consumers with logistics services that enable shipment and delivery of packages.

The platform offers goods across a broad range of categories, including phones and electronics, home appliances, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion and beauty products.

The ALP – Ghana is minutes from Tema Port, one of West Africa’s largest, according to the company.

It offers warehousing and infrastructure, and facilities management, security, versatility and leasing terms.

The facility also serves as a storage, distribution, assembly and processing hub for multinationals, regional leaders and local brands in consumer goods, retail, equipment, automotive, energy, mining, agri-business and other sectors.

The park includes a training facility, as well as sustainability features that reduce waste and lower energy and water consumption.

Geoffrey White, CEO, ALP, said: “ We’re confident that quality warehousing can assist Jumia to accelerate its growth and meet the demands of Ghana’s rapidly expanding online shopping market.”