Red Star Express Plc has announced the integration of its logistics subsidiary into the parent company, bringing an end to the unit’s status as a separately registered legal entity.
The development, confirmed in a corporate disclosure, is part of the company’s ongoing restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations, cutting administrative costs, and strengthening its market position in Nigeria’s competitive courier and logistics sector.
According to the statement, the decision will allow Red Star Express to consolidate its resources, harmonise management processes, and deliver more coordinated services across its business lines. The company noted that the restructuring is expected to improve efficiency, eliminate duplication, and align its logistics services more closely with its core express delivery operations.
Industry analysts say the move reflects a broader trend within Nigeria’s logistics and supply chain sector, where rising operational costs, new regulatory demands, and shifting consumer expectations are pushing companies to consolidate and simplify structures.
Red Star Express, a licensed courier company and one of the leading players in Nigeria’s logistics market, operates services ranging from express parcel delivery and freight to warehousing and e-commerce solutions. The integration is expected to position the firm for greater competitiveness, particularly as demand for logistics continues to grow with the expansion of online retail and cross-border trade.
The company assured shareholders and customers that the change will not disrupt services, adding that existing contracts and client engagements will remain valid under the restructured corporate framework.
The merger comes at a time when Nigerian logistics firms are under pressure to adopt leaner operations while investing in digital platforms and infrastructure to meet rising demand for speed and reliability in deliveries.
