The Blue Diamond Group has announced the expansion of its Uzotex Bonded Terminal operations to the South-East region of the country.

In a statement on Sunday, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Festus Mbisiogu, disclosed that a new bonded terminal has been established in Imo State.

According to him, the terminal is part of the company’s mission to strengthen logistics infrastructure and ease trade for importers and exporters nationwide.

“Our bonded terminal is positioned to reduce transit times, improve cargo-handling efficiency, and foster regional economic growth by bringing world-class bonded terminal services closer to importers in the South-East,” Mbisiogu said.

He explained that the company’s business is to bridge the gap between Nigerian importers and Chinese producers, noting that it handles about 80 per cent of Nigerian imports from China.

“We help importers communicate with manufacturers in China, act as intermediaries in coordinating purchases, and handle shipping and customs clearance,” the group CEO said.

He urged people from the South-East, particularly those in the diaspora, to consider the region as a viable investment destination.

“The state is ripe with opportunity, supported by a government committed to economic progress and a secure, investor-friendly environment.

“Together, we can drive sustainable growth, create employment, and build a prosperous future for generations to come,” he added.

Mbisiogu also commended the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, and the Commissioner for Works, Ralph Nwosu, for their support in establishing the terminal. “Their efficiency has been instrumental in the realisation of this critical investment,” he said.

He further praised the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, for his support.