In the many fields of supply chain management, only a handful of service providers make the exclusive top-of-mind list.
As a leading logistics service provider in Asia, Kerry Logistics has extensive operations across Greater China and the ASEAN region. Its core business includes integrated logistics and international freight forwarding.
In 1981, the company opened its first warehouse in Hong Kong. In 2000, it entered the logistics business, offering customers total supply chain solutions and a wide range of value-added services. Over the years, it has grown to more than 550 locations in 39 countries and territories, supported by a comprehensive agency network across six continents.
Heft and Reach
Positioned as “Asia Specialist, China Focus, Global Network”, Kerry Logistics maintains a strong foothold in the region, as well as a robust platform for integrated logistics and international freight forwarding growth around the world.
The company offers significant levels of cost-efficiency through highly customized, end-to-end supply chain solutions for multinational corporations and international brands, from sourcing and manufacturing, to selling across the globe. It also boasts special capabilities in dealing with trade disputes, quota issues, customs and quarantine procedures, ever-changing trade and tax policies, and emergency measures.
More than 40 of the world’s Top-100 Brands employ the company’s comprehensive services. These span a wide range of industries, including fashion and lifestyle, electronics and technology, food and beverage, fast moving consumer goods, industrial and material science, automotive, and pharmaceutical and healthcare. Its expertise covers all categories of merchandise, non-merchandise and Point-of-Sales-Materials (POSM).
Kerry Logistics operates with an asset ownership model, bringing its customers unparalleled advantages. By managing 45 million square feet of logistics facilities worldwide, it offers a high level of reliability and flexibility for continual expansion and long-term growth.
The company has the largest distribution network and hub operations in Greater China and the ASEAN region. Its unique cross-border road transportation network KART (Kerry Asia Road Transportation) links Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, directly to Pan-China, providing effective long-haul trucking as well as sea-land and air-land services to even the most remote areas.
Amassing Milestones
In January 2014, Kerry Logistics launched Kerry Pharma in Hong Kong to tap into the ever-growing pharmaceutical and healthcare market, covering representation and distribution, regulatory intelligence, registration and delivery of healthcare products. Apart from obtaining the wholesales poison license from the Department of Health, it also set up a brand new GMP-compliant secondary packaging facility for special pharmaceutical products.
In the same year, the company also expanded into the automotive sector in Hong Kong, being appointed to provide automotive parts logistics services to several renowned automotive brands in the city, covering warehousing and delivery to their service centres. Other new customers include international brands from fashion and lifestyle, F&B, and FMCG sectors.
Today, the company actively enhances its integrated logistics service capabilities in Greater China and ASEAN countries, while restructuring international freight forwarding businesses in Europe and the Americas for greater operational efficiencies. It continually seeks to develop its network and secure acquisition opportunities across the globe.
Continuous improvements and close collaboration have helped the company build and sustain strong and lasting relationships with clients, further strengthening its integrated logistics and international freight forwarding businesses. At the heart of its success, Kerry Logistics is guided by the core values of openness and transparency throughout the company, integrity throughout operations, commitment to clients and employees, and excellence through a consistent process of improvement and innovation. It is ready and empowered for future growth.
For additional information please visit www.kerrylogistics.com
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