Kaohsiung, Taiwan — July 2026 — JOY Group announced the successful dispatch of its first 20-foot container of cigarette products to the Republic of Kiribati, marking the Group’s formal entry into the Pacific island tobacco market.

This shipment represents an important milestone in JOY Group’s regional expansion strategy and demonstrates the Group’s growing capabilities in international trade, cross-border logistics, customs coordination, and market development across Asia and the Pacific.

Through its established sourcing and logistics network, JOY Group aims to provide reliable product supply and efficient shipping solutions to qualified importers and distributors in Pacific island countries.

All shipments are conducted subject to applicable export controls, import licensing requirements, customs regulations, tobacco taxation rules, health-warning requirements, and local laws in the destination market.

Following the successful launch in Kiribati, JOY Group plans to further explore commercial opportunities in other Pacific island markets while developing long-term cooperation with licensed local importers, wholesalers, and distribution partners.

Edward Lu, Director of JOY Group, stated:

“The shipment to Kiribati is an important first step in our expansion into the Pacific island markets. JOY Group will continue to develop reliable supply chains and establish sustainable partnerships with qualified local operators throughout the region.”

JOY Group is engaged in international commodity trading and logistics services, including petroleum products, agricultural commodities, tobacco products, minerals, coconut-based products, warehousing, transshipment, and vessel arrangement services.

About JOY Group

JOY Group is an international trading and logistics group serving customers across Asia and the Pacific. The Group focuses on responsible market development, efficient supply-chain management, regulatory compliance, and long-term cooperation with business partners.