SWISS forwarding giant Panalpina has opened a new logistics centre in North China, the Tianjin Logistics Centre that is tasked with extending the company's value-added logistics services (VAS) not only in China but throughout the world.

    The centre has been created through a long-standing partnership between Panalpina and Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems.

    Over the next three years, the group plans to set up "many more" new logistics centres in strategic locations in Greater China. "We are establishing a truly integrated supply chain network in China that combines international air and ocean freight with comprehensive value-added logistics services and supply chain services," said Mike Wilson, global head of logistics.

    In a first phase, the Tianjin logistics centre will offer 10,000 square metres. The facility uses efficient and environmentally-friendly technologies, has a CCTV monitoring system and 24/7 on-site security personnel.

    "In the next phases, we plan to develop Tianjin logistics centre into a hub first for the whole Bohai Bay district and then for northern China," said Stefan Gustafsson, district manager for the Yangtze and Bohai Bay. "The hub will serve multiple customers and provide VAS, together with cross-docking for air and ocean freight shipments," he added.

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