CEVA Logistics has opened a new central distribution centre (CDC) 2 at Shah Alam, Malaysia, 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur, to cater to the growing demand for contract logistics.

The new double-storey, multi-user facility offers 33,000 square metres of additional warehousing and office space, plus direct truck access to 40 loading docks on both levels. It is designed to provide both ambient and temperature-controlled storage.

Constructed on the same site as the company's CDC1 at Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, the combined warehouse footprint of the new CDC2 and the existing CDC1 totals 67,000 square metres. Having two warehouse facilities on one site enables the company to optimise the deployment of resources and equipment.

The facility at Bukit Jelutong is located in an industrial area with excellent logistics infrastructure, connected to a highly-developed road network and an expanding rapid transit system, and located close to Malaysia's main port in Klang, a company statement said.

Said CEVA vice president Elaine Low: "CDC2 will play a key role as a regional distribution centre for several of our customers, especially in the consumer and retail sectors, fulfilling their distribution needs across Malaysia and Singapore."