Shanghai, December 3, 2010 - Logwin, a leading global provider of logistics services, has opened a new high-end logistics centre in Shanghai to meet growing demand from international and local customers for value-added services.
The facility located in Waigaoqiao, has an area of 2,000 sq. m. and includes warehousing, a bonded area, temperature controlled storage and a processing zone. The facility adds to Logwin’s growing network of logistics centres across China.
“This facility, ideally located close to Waigaoqiao port and the national highway network, supports Logwin’s aim to be a leading provider of high value-added logistics services in China and across the region. Many of our leading global brand customers have worked with Logwin for many years in other regions of the world and they expect the same level of service from us in China,” said Ronnie Rong, Shanghai Branch Manager at Logwin.
Logwin has operated in the Waigaoqiao Bonded Area since 2000 and has decades of experience in bonded handling and trading.
Logwin has a Class-A license for logistics and trading operations in China. This provides customers with integrated solutions through Logwin’s network of offices and logistics facilities. The company’s state-of-the- art I.T. system also provides improved transparency and monitoring of products throughout the supply chain.
In the Shanghai area Logwin China also operates another warehouse facility in Baoshan for non-bonded services. There are dedicated areas within the facility equipped and designed for the both the fashion and hi-tech sectors.
In addition, Logwin also provides a full range of services for other industries including automotive parts and industrial clients at Baoshan. Services include quality checking, price tagging, sorting, labelling, scanning and pick-and-pack.
A team of specially trained staff sort and custom pack fashions goods for European markets, re-labelling items to EU standards, ready for sale when delivered to retail outlets around Europe. Logwin also offers similar services for the domestic market, re-labelling and packing imported products for Chinese customers.
In Shanghai’s Lingang district, Logwin operates a 6,000 sq.m. CFS (Container Freight Station) close to the deepwater Yangshan Port. The facility mainly provides consolidation services for major exporters .
“Investment in our logistics centres in Shanghai demonstrates our commitment to support our customers as they expand their businesses in China,” Mr. Rong added.
Logwin established its operations in the region in 1972 and now has 49 offices in Asia including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and with representative offices in New Zealand, Cambodia, Japan, Laos and Myanmar. Logwin also has South Asia representative offices in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Logwin is publicly-traded company on the Prime Standard of the Deutsche Boerse and employs more than 5,500 employees.
About Logwin AG
As an external partner, Logwin AG, Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), develops a comprehensive range of logistics and service solutions for trade and industry. In 2009, the group generated sales of 1.1 billion euros and currently employs approximately 5,500 staff. Logwin operates in all main markets worldwide and has locations across all continents. With its two business segments Solutions (customer-focused contract logistics solutions) and Air + Ocean (global air and sea freight activities), Logwin AG is one of the leaders in the market.
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