PETALING JAYA: CJ Century Logistics Holdings Bhd has signed a warehousing, fulfillment and logistics services agreement with Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro).

       It said in a statement that the partnership would commence on Dec 1, 2021, for a period of three years with an option to extend for two more years upon conclusion of the initial term.

       CJ Century CEO Steven CH Teow said the award marked the beginning of a new milestone for CJ Century following the recent disposal of its loss-making courier services unit.

       “We believe that Astro’s strategic and long-term view of their supply chain priorities fits very well with what CJ Century does best.

       It said in a statement that the partnership would commence on Dec 1, 2021, for a period of three years with an option to extend for two more years upon conclusion of the initial term.

       “Having partnered with some of the nation’s largest and most successful companies over many years gives us the confidence that we can assist Astro in fulfilling their logistics needs in the years to come,” he said.

       Astro group COO Euan Smith added that CJ Century’s capabilities will increase the flexibility of its installers and reduce delivery, installation of service lead times of Astro Ultra and Ulti Boxes for its customers.