Industrial hubs across Africa are expanding fast – but choosing the right location, partners, and logistics model can make or break your investment. That’s where the right industrial zone development solutions come in.

Wigmore Trading helps businesses tap into free trade zones, industrial parks, and logistics hubs across Nigeria and wider Africa, turning complex setups into streamlined, profitable operations.

What Are Industrial Zone Development Solutions?

Industrial zone development solutions cover everything you need to operate efficiently inside a free trade zone or industrial park, including:

• Site selection and feasibility support

• Infrastructure and utilities planning

• Warehousing and distribution design

• Customs, regulatory and compliance guidance

• Procurement and supply chain setup

• Ongoing logistics and inventory management

Instead of dealing with multiple providers, businesses in FMCG, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution can work with a partner like Wigmore Trading to design and run an end-to-end model that actually works on the ground.

Why Industrial Zone Development Solutions Matter in Africa

For companies trading into or within Africa, industrial zones are powerful growth platforms:

• Duty and tax advantages – Many zones offer duty-free imports, tax holidays, or VAT suspension.

• Faster customs clearance – Dedicated customs desks and simplified processes reduce delays.

• Proximity to ports and cities – Better access to major markets and export routes.

• Shared infrastructure – Roads, power, water, and security are already in place.

However, these benefits only materialise if your industrial zone development solutions are tailored to local realities – infrastructure gaps, documentation requirements, and informal bottlenecks. Wigmore Trading combines local expertise with international standards to close that gap.

Designing Industrial Zone Development Solutions Around Your Supply Chain

No two supply chains are the same. A food importer needs cold chain reliability; a building materials distributor needs bulk storage and truck access. Wigmore Trading helps you design industrial zone operations around your specific needs, such as:

• Inbound logistics – Coordinating port handling, trucking, and cross-border freight

• Storage strategy – Ambient, chilled, or frozen warehousing inside or near the zone

• Value-added services – Repacking, labelling, light assembly, or kitting in-zone

• Inventory planning – Optimising stock levels for high-volume or seasonal products

By aligning industrial zone development solutions with your demand patterns, you cut waste, reduce lead times, and keep products closer to the final customer.

Wigmore Trading can help.

Solving Common Challenges with Industrial Zone Development Solutions

Many investors hesitate to use industrial parks or free zones because of real, practical obstacles. Effective solutions should address issues like:

1. Regulatory and Compliance Complexity

Different zones have different rules. Documentation, approvals, and incentives can be confusing.
How Wigmore Trading helps:

• Interpreting zone regulations and incentive schemes

• Supporting company registration and licensing

• Coordinating with customs and zone authorities

2. Infrastructure and Utility Reliability

Power, water, and connectivity are not guaranteed everywhere.
How Wigmore Trading helps:

• Identifying zones with strong infrastructure

• Advising on backup solutions (generators, storage, connectivity)

• Planning your layout for operational resilience

3. Logistics Fragmentation

Multiple transport and handling providers can slow you down and increase costs.
How Wigmore Trading helps:

• Integrating sea, air, and road freight into one coordinated plan

• Managing last-mile delivery to retailers, factories, or wholesalers

• Offering consolidated warehousing and distribution options

With the right industrial zone development solutions, these friction points turn into competitive advantages.

How Wigmore Trading Supports Industrial Zone Projects

Wigmore Trading acts as a strategic partner for companies looking to enter or expand in African industrial zones, particularly in West Africa.

Our support can include:

• Market and feasibility insights – Which zones align with your sector and volumes

• Zone and site selection – Comparing costs, incentives, and access to ports or markets

• Warehouse and facility setup – From layout planning to racking, equipment, and staffing

• Sourcing and procurement – Leveraging our import/export experience for reliable supply

• Ongoing distribution – Serving supermarkets, wholesalers, and industrial customers

Whether you are launching a new manufacturing line, setting up a regional distribution centre, or consolidating imports into one hub, Wigmore Trading can help design a practical, scalable solution.

Choosing the Right Industrial Zone Development Partner

When evaluating industrial zone development solutions, look beyond land and buildings. Consider:

• Local execution capability – Does the partner actually operate in the market day-to-day?

• Experience in FMCG and industrial supply chains – Especially important for fast-moving goods.

• Port and logistics connections – Links to major ports, border posts, and road corridors.

• Financial transparency – Clear pricing for warehousing, handling, and services.

• Long-term support – Ability to scale as your volumes and product lines grow.

Wigmore Trading combines on-the-ground logistics experience, regional trade knowledge, and practical warehousing capability to support your industrial zone strategy from planning through to execution.

Next Steps: Unlocking Value with Industrial Zone Development Solutions

If you’re:

• Considering a free trade zone for your imports or exports

• Looking to build a regional distribution hub in West or Central Africa

• Trying to reduce logistics costs while improving service levels

…then it’s time to explore structured industrial zone development solutions.

Contact Wigmore Trading today to:

• Review your current supply chain setup

• Identify the most suitable industrial zones and parks

• Build a roadmap for warehousing, distribution, and compliance

Get in touch with our team to learn more and start designing an industrial zone strategy that supports long-term growth.

Wigmore Trading can help.