Kerry Logistics opens new chemical tank depot in Thailand

JOC Staff |
Bangkok, March 25, 2010
Kerry Logistics has strengthened its chemical logistics footprint in Thailand, opening a 10,500 sq m ISO tank depot incorporating a 1,000 TEU storage facility and 8 cleaning bays.

The new depot means that Kerry-ITS Terminals is managing a total of 31,500 sq m of depots across Asia including Singapore, China, Vietnam and Thailand. Kerry-ITS total regional storage capacity is now 2,750 TEUs incorporating 40 cleaning bays.

'Demand for bulk chemical services in Thailand is growing and the new depot will provide a full range of specialist services. The facility is strategically located six kilometers from Laem Chabang Port with direct road access to Bangkok, said Robert Tan, Managing Director, South Asia.

Kerry-ITS Terminal was established in 2009 as part of Kerry Logistics' business diversification strategy. It offers a wide range of ISO tank solutions to the chemical industry, including ISO tank cleaning, repairing and trading services.