DHL Supply Chain Malaysia which provides supply chain management and third-party logistics has unveiled its latest warehouse in Batu Kawan, Penang, recently.

       The facility was established primarily to meet the supply chain demands of a major customer – a US-based multinational technology-based company.

       The warehouse was opened by DHL Supply Chain Malaysia managing director Mario Lorenz, while guests include Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) Penang director Muhammad Ghaddafi Sardar and representatives from the Customs Department.

       The warehouse boasts a range of state-of-the-art contract logistics technology, including hi-tech operational tools such as an automated conveyor belt system, as well as a highly reliable warehouse management system for smooth operations to ensure the highest productivity and efficiency.

       “We have been working together with our clients, maintaining a good relationship over the years, especially technology-based companies in the northern region, by providing third and fourth party logistics,” said Lorenz.

       “This new facility marks a significant milestone for DHL Supply Chain Malaysia as the ‘provider of choice’ in Batu Kawan on the mainland.”

       DHL Supply Chain Malaysia’s new warehouse in Batu Kawan, Penang, boasts a range of state-of-the-art contract logistics technology.

       Lorenz said the company through its Grow Penang initiatives has put forward various high impact strategic plans to strengthen its position as one of the leading and largest contract logistics entity in Malaysia.

       “We have been recognised as a great place to work at, and the new warehouse offers more employment opportunities, thus enabling the continuity and sustainability of the business during this challenging pandemic period,” he said,

       He shared that DHL has been investing in high technology logistics research and solutions development, with emphasis on digitalisation.

       “These investments play an important part in improving operations, removing costs and raising customer service, and our customers benefit from the technology.

       “The company is also very committed to safeguard the environment. We pay a lot of attention to social issues which is a fundamental part of DHL’s corporate strategies – environmental protection (GoGreen), disaster management (GoHelp), and education (GoTeach), all to make a difference in people’s lives,” he said.

       DHL Supply Chain is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) and is the world’s leading contract logistics provider.

       Combined with value-added and management services with traditional distribution, DHL Supply Chain uses customised, integrated logistics solutions drive efficiently by improving quality and creating competitive advantage.

       DHL Supply Chain offers specialised proven expertise within the auto-mobility, consumer, chemicals, energy, engineering and manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, retail, and technology.