Kerry Logistics Strengthens its Mainland China Fashion Network

Kerry Logistics has strengthened its fashion logistics network in Mainland China with three more facilities scheduled to be built in Shanghai, Chongqing and Kunshan by 2011.

According to Global Insight, a US provider of economic and financial intelligence, the market share of foreign retail brands in China, which account for 20% of the retail market currently, will increase to 40% in 2014.

Currently, Kerry Logistics is managing over 40 fashion and retail companies, most of which are international brand leaders.

Kerry Logistics’ customized supply chain solutions include buyers’ consolidation, building and recycling, Garment-On-Hanger container system, freight and Purchase Order management, sea/air and inter-modal services, and combined U-turn model.

Shanghai, the gateway for foreign fashion brands to expand into the Mainland China market, is well served by our five state-of-the-art logistics centres and a nationwide distribution network with proven ability to provide Cash-On-Delivery services to all cities. The logistics centres are situated in Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Baoshan, Qingpu, Pujiang and Nanhui.

“We also offer a wide range of value-added services to our clients to meet the specific requirement of the Mainland China market, from Garment-On-Hanger (GOH), Chinese information tagging and Chinese care labelling to pre-retail preparation, quality control and store stock taking,” said Kevin Lam, Director of Key Account, and Assistant Regional Director of Sales - Mainland China of Kerry Logistics.

About Kerry Logistics
Kerry Logistics is Asia’s premier logistics service provider. Its core business encompasses Integrated Logistics, International Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions. With its head office in Hong Kong, Kerry Logistics is managing a portfolio of warehouses and logistics centres with a total area of more than 1.8 million sq.m., served by a truck fleet of about 5,600 vehicles, with a range of operations reaching 24 countries and supported by a staff strength of over 10,000. Kerry Logistics Network Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-listed Kerry Properties Limited, which is part of the Kuok Group.

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