Nippon Express Establishes "GLOBAL LOGISTICS INNOVATION CENTRE" in Singapore to Cater to Global Non-Japanese Companies

TOKYO, Dec. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary company of Nippon Express Co., Ltd., has established a new specialized unit, Global Logistics Innovation Centre (GLIC) on the same premises. The dynamic new unit has already commenced business and aims to conduct market research and business development geared towards winning global non-Japanese business.

In recent years, numerous global non-Japanese companies are intensifying the authority of their regional headquarters, leading to increased necessity for the approach of catering not only towards their corporate headquarters but also towards their regional headquarters to fully understand customer needs. GLIC will seek out new business opportunities, analyze the clients' business scope, and investigate and develop logistics systems; all with an aim to strengthening the sales strategy.

Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, GLIC seeks to maximize the in-depth experience, top-level achievements and unparalleled quality that we have attained overseas thus far, and further intensify our sales expansion tailored for non-Japanese companies as listed in the latest Nippon Express Group Corporate Strategy.

(Business Scope)

- Market research and analysis of logistics needs relating to non-Japanese global businesses
- Research and development of a next-generation logistics system based on client analysis and its
  proposal to clients
- Other duties relating to the above

(Summary of Centre)

Name: GLOBAL LOGISTICS INNOVATION CENTRE (GLIC)
Address: 5C TOH GUAN ROAD EAST SINGAPORE 608828 
              (inside Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd.)
Constituent personnel: 6 people (1 transferred from Japan)

SOURCE Nippon Express Co., Ltd.