Agility unveils new Malaysia air-sea-road logistics hub

AGILITY has opened a logistics hub close to Kuala Lumpur, bringing the company's total warehousing capacity in Malaysia to over 34,000 square metres.

The new 13,000 square metre facility in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam is equipped with 12 loading docks and 14,000 pallet positions and has dedicated areas for pick and pack, kitting to line operations, consolidation and deconsolidation, cross docking, RMA programmes and reverse logistics. The new facility also includes an office facility of close to 3,000 square metres, which will become the new headquarters for Agility in Malaysia, a company statement said.

The new logistics hub also incorporates a number of environmental features, such as electrically or LPG-powered material handling equipment to minimise the use of diesel-powered equipment. The warehouse roof was also designed with strategically placed skylights to maximise the use of natural light and minimise power requirements.

"Agility is committed to building its logistics network across south east Asia and the opening of our new facility in Malaysia demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers through improved services and facilities," said Wolfgang Hollermann, CEO at Agility Asia Pacific.

The logistics hub is located in the central Klang Valley and close to the major highway network. The facility is 45 minutes from Porth Port and Westport and also Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Within the facility, 5,000 square metre will be utilised as a bonded area, with the remaining 8,000 square metre used for general cargo.

Agility added that target industries for the facility will be apparel, chemicals, engineering and industrial equipment and telecommunications.

(Source: www.schednet.com)