Agility has opened a logistics hub close to Kuala Lumpur, boosting the company’s total warehousing capacity in Malaysia to over 34,000 sq. m. The new 13,000 sq. m. facility in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam has 12 loading docks and 14,000 pallet positions and dedicated areas for pick and pack, kitting to line operations, consolidation and deconsolidation, cross docking, RMA programs, and reverse logistics. The new facility also includes an office facility of close to 3,000 sq. m, which will become the new headquarters for Agility in Malaysia.

“Agility is committed to building its logistics network across Southeast Asia and the opening of our new facility in Malaysia demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers through improved services and facilities,” said Agility chief executive, Asia Pacific, Wolfgang Hollermann.

The logistics hub is located in the central Klang Valley and close to the major highway network. The facility is 45 minutes from North Port and Westport and also Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Within the facility, 5,000 sq. m. will be utilized as a bonded area, with the remaining 8,000 sq. m. non bonded and used for general cargo.

Target industries for the facility will be apparel, chemicals, engineering and industrial equipment and telecommunications.