Rhenus Expands Warehousing Solutions in Asia-Pacific

SINGAPORE – Media
OutReach – 5 November 2019 – Rhenus Logistics’ Warehousing Solutions are a central
element of its integrated supply chain solutions for the procurement and
distribution of goods. The warehouses are designed for multiple and single
users and form a comprehensive network in Europe, Asia-Pacific, South Africa
and the Americas.

 

In addition to
technology-driven innovations implemented in Europe, Rhenus Logistics has
developed special in-house solutions to support and optimize existing
customers’ warehouse and production processes. 
Its proprietary Rhenus Warehousing System, customized for the Asia
Pacific region, will enhance cross-border security with centralized monitoring
and control of the processes.  

Latest Development of Rhenus APAC Warehousing

Following the recent acquisition of a logistics
company in Singapore and the addition of its largest warehouse in Thailand, Rhenus
Logistics now offers end-to-end logistic solutions in Asia-Pacific for Greater China,
Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. The
company plans to expand steadily with an average of a new warehouse added every
3 months, extending its global experience to the region with a comprehensive
portfolio of storage types. 

 

Rhenus
Thailand opened the Bangna-Trad KM.19 warehouse – a 10,000 square-meter
multi-user facility that covers 11,000 pallet locations, on June 2019 in
Thailand, expanding its food cold storage facilities to include alcohol and
Halal Food Grade products. In Singapore, the acquisition of Triways
Logistics, a local player in the warehousing and supply chain industry, in May
2019 adds a 10,000 square-meter warehouse, expanding its service portfolio in
warehousing service and distribution solutions. Rhenus Philippines similarly
added four new warehouses this year, and currently has 13 warehouses strategically
located islandwide. Rhenus Indonesia is currently finalizing plans to start offering
warehousing services, and more details will be provided closer to date.

 

The
warehousing solutions will integrate seamlessly with Rhenus’ domestic
distribution services, which includes domestic transport and road freight, and
reduces potential security risk and damage for cross-border deliveries. Please
refer to the Annex for a summary of Rhenus’ warehouses in Asia Pacific.

 

“The
strategic move to build stronger supply chain capabilities paves the way for
Rhenus Logistics as a complete solution provider in Asia, encompassing freight
and warehousing services, as well as distribution services. Our warehouses are
located in close proximity of connecting airports and ports, and supported with
our global structure and networks. Our comprehensive road networks in markets
such as Greater China, offer added value to customers by offering
cost-efficient and reliable transport operations to and from the warehouses —
between towns, cities, and countries” said Karl-Heinz Krupp, General Manager of
Warehousing Solutions & Domestic Distribution, Rhenus Logistics Greater
China. 

Specific
tools to support further optimization of operations will be used to ensure
complete quality, performance and cost control, though automation,
comprehensive analytics and the efficient use of big data. Driven by
innovation, Rhenus’ proprietary Warehouse Management System will be available
across all warehouses. It offers 24/7 real time stock visibility, supports
labour, distributed order and inventory management, optimizes operations, and
can be configured to suit different customers’ scope and requirements.  

“Our Smart Logistics solutions, conceptualized by a
dedicated team, have seen good results, such as the self-programmed
collaborative robot cell in Germany. As our footprint in Asia-Pacific grows, we
will work closely with customers to develop customized logistics solutions,
powered by technology and our industry expertise,” added Thomas Halliday, APAC Warehousing
Director – IT.

 

Annex: Rhenus Warehouses in Asia Pacific

Greater China	China – 2 warehouses, 10,300 sqm Hong Kong: 1 warehouse, 3,500 sqm
India	30 warehouses, 155,000 sqm
Japan	6 warehouses, 69,400 sqm
Malaysia	1 warehouse, 3,400 sqm
Philippines	13 warehouses, 16,009 sqm
Singapore	1 warehouse, 10,000 sqm
Thailand	6 warehouses, 34,900 sqm
Vietnam	1 warehouse, 9,000 sqm

About Rhenus

The Rhenus Group is a logistics services provider with global business
operations and an annual turnover of EUR 5.1 billion. Rhenus has business sites
at 660 locations worldwide and employs 31,000 people. The Rhenus business areas
— Contract Logistics, Freight Logistics and Port Logistics — manage complex
supply chains and provide a wealth of innovative value-added services.