Hong Kong' Kerry Logistics has announced the opening of the first phase of its new Product Customisation and Consolidation Centre in the Tai Po Industrial Estate.
With a total area covering 23,876 square metres the facility will target the leading fashion and retail brands.
    Aiming to be Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) (Gold) and Hong Kong Building Environmental Assessment Method (HK-BEAM) (Gold) compliant, the purpose-built facility has incorporated green technology into the design and construction.
    For example, mitigation measures for air, noise and water pollution were applied during the construction period. Other environmental designs include building materials with a roof, which is organically 'greened' to reduce the heat island effect, and a rainwater irrigation system.
    In addition, a high-energy performance air-conditioning system able to achieve 14 per cent energy savings and a fresh water plumbing installation that can attain 25 per cent water savings were among other energy features. Moreover, solar and wind energy are widely employed throughout the building, a company statement said.
    Following a phased opening during 2010, the new facility is expected to be fully operational in February 2011.

Source: shipping online