INTERNATIONAL express logistics company J&T Express acquired 12.14 ha (30 acres) of land in Bandar Rimbayu, Selangor, to develop a warehouse accommodating the growing logistic needs locally.
The company has pledged RM600mil to the purchase of the land as well as the development of the warehouse facility – making it an integrated centre for express distribution, logistics and transportation, and warehousing.
“Rimbayu is the golden triangle of Selangor, we believe in the future development potential of this area.” CEO of J&T Express Malaysia, Roy Zeng said, “This year marks the fifth year since J&T Express commenced operations in Malaysia. With diversified expansion and the strong momentum thanks to the continuous growth of the regional market, we have decided to invest RM 600 million to purchase a parcel of land and build a logistics centre in Malaysia. In doing this, we hope to drive the development of the local economy, provide jobs for the community, and play an active role in the development of the local logistics industry and the long-term development of the community.”
Established in 2015, J&T Express' localised express network now spans 12 countries – Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Mexico, and Brazil – serving over two billion people.
With its mission as a “customer-oriented and efficiency-based” company, J&T Express aims to provide customers with integrated logistics solutions through an intelligent infrastructure and digital logistics network.
Charles Hou, Group Vice President of J&T Express, said, "As a global integrated logistics service provider, J&T Express is committed to providing customers with more efficient and convenient services. It remains our emphasis to strengthen our leadership position in Southeast Asia through expanding our presence in existing markets. The new facility will be fitted with our advanced technology, which enables us to better tap on our existing networks to meet the growing demands of the burgeoning e-commerce industry in Southeast Asia.".
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