Yusen Logistics Australia will open its sixth Sydney warehousing facility this month. The site is at Greystanes in Western Sydney and is ideally located for all major arterial routes.

The new warehouse, which is dedicated to a major US retailer, consists of 12,500 sq metres and will comprise 18,500 pallet locations. Operations will commence immediately.

Yusen Logistics Australia managing director Ian Pemberton said: “This additional facility continues the expansion of our portfolio in line with our three year growth strategy, and demonstrates our commitment to increase the range of international clients to whom we provide supply chain solutions. The capital investment is in excess of AUD2 million (US$1.64 million) and the facility will employ an additional 25 Yusen staff.”

Yusen Logistics Australia is a provider of supply chain and transport solutions with over 26 years of service in Australia and revenues of over AUD125 million in 2014. The business has 12 offices throughout Australia with 420 people covering international freight forwarding, in-house customs clearance and contract logistics (warehousing and distribution) services.