Agility expands logistics hub in Singapore

"Singapore is the established logistics hub for Asia and the leading global shipping centre in the region and it has long been our aim to strengthen Agility's operational capabilities through opening a new RDC and by recognizing the strategic importance of Singapore by establishing part of our Asia Pacific headquarters in the city state," said Wolfgang Hollermann, Agility CEO, Asia Pacific.

"Agility has grown into one of the world's largest third party logistics providers with a strong portfolio of specialised logistics services, including Fairs and Events, Chemicals and Project Logistics. We are proud that Singapore has been selected as Agility's regional headquarters in Asia. This is a strong vote of confidence in Singapore's position as the world's leading logistics hub,"

said Mr. Lim Siong Guan, Chairman, Singapore Economic Development Board.

Chairman and Managing Director of Agility, Tarek Sultan, who presided over the opening of the new logistics hub, said, "Singapore is an important piece in Agility's growth plans. We continue to grow our investments here because Singapore's excellent connectivity and operating environment provides us an ideal platform to manage our growing regional presence. In the last few years we have also made sizeable investments locally, including the acquisition of Synergy, a leading oil and gas service logistics provider."

The new 14,500 sq. m five storey bonded facility at Changi North has three floors designed for an ambient temperature warehouse with two levels for warehousing and a conventional racking system and can hold a total of 6,500 pallet positions.

Logistics services available include inbound management and distribution, consolidation and finished goods management, merge-in-transit and cross dock operations, kitting to-line operations, RMA Programs, Reverse Logistics, Order Fulfillment and PO Management, Configuration and Built-to-Order Management

'We are investing in the latest systems and technology to support growing demand from our customer base in the region for logistics services," added Hollermann.

Agility has operated in Singapore since 1975 and the new facility brings the total warehouse space in Singapore to almost 50,000 sq m in five different locations, with a staff size of over 600 employees. Key target industries in Singapore include Automotive, Hi Tech, Fashion & Retail, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Medical, Industrial, Chemicals and Oil and Gas.