-- SWIFT HAULAGE BERHAD (“Swift” or “Group”), Malaysia’s largest haulier and leading integrated logistics service provider, announced today that its associate company, Hypercold Logistics Sdn Bhd (“Hypercold”), launched the largest cold chain hub in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Hypercold’s cold chain hub was launched in an official ceremony that was officiated by Yang Berhormat, Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship of Sabah. The event was also attended by representatives from Swift Haulage Berhad, Tasco Berhad and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development.
The hub is strategically located in Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park, a mere 10KM from Sepanggar Port, 24KM from KK Downtown, and 28.5KM from KK International Airport. The hub will serve a wide coverage area, including Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Labuan, Beaufort, Sipitang, Tenom, Keningau, and Kudat.
When the expansion is fully completed in November 2023, the hub will have a capacity of 6,389 pallets – making it the largest in Sabah. The expansion in capacity will also be supported by a fleet of temperature-controlled trucks that will be fully equipped with GPS and temperature tracking that are capable of providing cross-border services.
Hypercold Logistics Sdn Bhd
Hypercold Logistics Sdn Bhd was incorporated in 2006 and commenced operation in April 2011, with 2,889 pallets of cold room facilities.
The Company is 50:50 owned by Tasco Yusen Gold Cold Sdn Bhd (a 70%-subsidiary of TASCO Berhad) and Swift Integrated Logistics Sdn Bhd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swift Haulage Berhad).
Hypercold is involved in the provision of cold chain-related logistics, warehouse storage and transportation of goods. Its cold chain warehouse is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Swift Group CEO Statement
Swift’s Group Chief Executive Officer Loo Yong Hui said, “We are excited about Sabah’s potential to become the leading choice as the central hub for cold-chain logistics in the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) region. Sabah’s strategic location significantly facilitates the smooth flow of goods and services within the BIMP-EAGA region, providing us with a unique advantage in offering efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions.”
“Hypercold’s warehouse expansion aligns with government policies to better serve our customers and support the government’s initiatives towards a diversified logistics industry. We take great pride in being part of this effort to establish an efficient and sustainable supply chain.”
“This expansion is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our continued dedication to meeting the needs of our clients. We understand that the success of our business is directly tied to the satisfaction of our customers, and this expansion will allow us to further enhance the level of service we provide.”
