Japan JV for APL
Warehousing and logistics specialists join forces
APL Logistics and Japan-based Sumitomo Warehouse Co have announced a partnership that will see the two companies sharing services.
Sumitomo will offer its warehousing and other logistics capabilities in Japan to APL Logistics customers, while APL Logistics, part of Singapore’s NOL Group, will make its global services available to Sumitomo customers.
The alliance partners said they will jointly market services and offer preferential rates to clients.
Jim McAdam, President of APL Logistics, said: “We’re delighted with this alliance because it dramatically strengthens the capabilities of both organisations.”
“What’s more, it permits us to support each other through business leads and joint sales efforts with a broad international client base.”
The APL Logistics services that Sumitomo will have access to include purchase order management, buyers’ consolidation management, value-added services, factory load management, customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trucking.
Meanwhile, Sumitomo will provide APL Logistics customers in Japan with deconsolidation services, warehousing and distribution, transportation management, value-added services and customs brokerage.
Sumitomo will offer its warehousing and other logistics capabilities in Japan to APL Logistics customers, while APL Logistics, part of Singapore’s NOL Group, will make its global services available to Sumitomo customers.
The alliance partners said they will jointly market services and offer preferential rates to clients.
Jim McAdam, President of APL Logistics, said: “We’re delighted with this alliance because it dramatically strengthens the capabilities of both organisations.”
“What’s more, it permits us to support each other through business leads and joint sales efforts with a broad international client base.”
The APL Logistics services that Sumitomo will have access to include purchase order management, buyers’ consolidation management, value-added services, factory load management, customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trucking.
Meanwhile, Sumitomo will provide APL Logistics customers in Japan with deconsolidation services, warehousing and distribution, transportation management, value-added services and customs brokerage.
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