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Yusen Logistics builds new centre to expand with Mexican auto market
THIRD-PARTY logistics provider Yusen Logistics has announced the start of construction of a logistics centre near Celaya, Mexico, to meet the growing demands of its domestic and international automotive customers, the American Journal of Transportation reported.
Yusen Americas manager Kunihiko Miyoshi, presided over a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the event in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, on March 11.
"The automotive industry is growing at a tremendous pace in Mexico. In recent years, a number of major auto manufacturers invested in large assembly plants in the Bajio area. This is bringing many Tier 1 and Tier 2 auto suppliers into the region as well," said Mr Miyoshi.
"Our Bajio Logistics Centre is in an ideal location to support the logistics needs of these companies and positions us as a key service provider, building on our existing strengths and capabilities," he said.
The 53,820-square foot warehouse is strategically located on a 17-acre site in the Amistad Industrial Park in the Bajio region, one of the largest automotive clusters in Latin America.
The industrialised area offers access to a highly-developed road and rail networks, and strengthens Yusen Logistics' global capabilities to offer automotive supply chain solutions to OEMs, as well as to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, conducting business in Mexico.
"Building the logistics centre is an important milestone for our company," said the newly appointed country manager Jordan Dewart.
"This investment demonstrates our commitment to meet the growing logistics needs of the markets we serve. Yusen Logistics' global reach gives us a clear advantage in the Mexico automotive market."
Services include just-in-time scheduling, domestic truck, rail and intermodal transport, international freight forwarding, project cargo, import/export services, warehousing and value-added services and trade compliance.
Yusen Americas manager Kunihiko Miyoshi, presided over a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the event in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, on March 11.
"The automotive industry is growing at a tremendous pace in Mexico. In recent years, a number of major auto manufacturers invested in large assembly plants in the Bajio area. This is bringing many Tier 1 and Tier 2 auto suppliers into the region as well," said Mr Miyoshi.
"Our Bajio Logistics Centre is in an ideal location to support the logistics needs of these companies and positions us as a key service provider, building on our existing strengths and capabilities," he said.
The 53,820-square foot warehouse is strategically located on a 17-acre site in the Amistad Industrial Park in the Bajio region, one of the largest automotive clusters in Latin America.
The industrialised area offers access to a highly-developed road and rail networks, and strengthens Yusen Logistics' global capabilities to offer automotive supply chain solutions to OEMs, as well as to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, conducting business in Mexico.
"Building the logistics centre is an important milestone for our company," said the newly appointed country manager Jordan Dewart.
"This investment demonstrates our commitment to meet the growing logistics needs of the markets we serve. Yusen Logistics' global reach gives us a clear advantage in the Mexico automotive market."
Services include just-in-time scheduling, domestic truck, rail and intermodal transport, international freight forwarding, project cargo, import/export services, warehousing and value-added services and trade compliance.
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