Contract Logistics Expansion in Malaysia

Logistics Asia - Industry News, 7/5/2008

Kuehne + Nagel is further expanding its logistics capacities in the Asia Pacific region with the commissioning of a new logistics center in Malaysia. Dr. Urs Stemmler, Swiss Ambassador to Malaysia, and Klaus Herms, Chief Executive Officer of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, officially inaugurated the facility recently , in the presence of numerous customers and business partners.

Located at Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam with closest links to the city’s major infrastructure, the new facility provides 22,000 sqm of warehouse space and is equipped with the latest warehouse management systems, including RFID capability. The bonded premises feature a dedicated chemical storage area for around 4,000 pallet positions and a 2,000 sqm temperature-controlled area. Smooth access to the facility is provided by 40 hydraulic loading docks.

Ideally situated in the centre of the Asia Pacific region, Malaysia has emerged as the gateway for trades between the East and the West. Consolidating consignments at this strategic location allows for cost and process efficiency with transit times substantially reduced along the supply chain.

From the new complex, Kuehne + Nagel provides local and multinational enterprises with a comprehensive range of services, including customer-specific warehousing solutions, vendor managed inventory, regional and domestic distribution, customs clearance, as well as a wide range of value-added offerings, such as just-in-time services, RF scanning, EDI services, and marine insurance.

Kuehne + Nagel, www.kuehne-nagel.com