At a glance
- Company
- Swift Haulage Berhad
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Westport
Key figures
- Distance from Westport
- 5.5 kilometers
- Warehouse capacity
- 269,000 square feet
- Loading bays
- 26
- Pallet storage capacity
- 11,544 pallets
- Haulage office area
- 8,000 square feet
- Workshop area
- over 10,000 square feet
People
- Loo Yong HuiGroup CEO, Swift Haulage Berhad
- Ting Yang ChungManaging Director, Sharp Electronics Malaysia
Products and programs
February 20, 2024 -- Swift Haulage Berhad (Swift) has officially launched its Eco-Friendly Warehouse and Haulage office in Westport. The launch coincides with the signing of an Integrated Logistics Services Agreement with Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for warehousing, storage, and handling services.
The new warehouse, strategically located just 5.5 kilometers from Westport, boasts a warehouse capacity of 269,000 square feet and 26 loading bays. It is equipped to handle the most demanding logistics needs with a storage capacity of 11,544 pallets and a floor storage capacity of 169,000 square feet.
What sets the new warehouse apart is its eco-friendly features, certified by Green Business Certification Inc. by World Bank Group. These features include solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and materials with reduced embodied carbon, demonstrating Swift’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Additionally, Swift has launched a new haulage office covering an area of 8,000 square feet, complemented by a state-of-the-art workshop spanning over 10,000 square feet. The workshop features 10 bays dedicated to prime mover repair and maintenance, ensuring the fleet remains in top condition for efficient logistics operations.
Swift Haulage Berhad, Group CEO, Mr. Loo Yong Hui, expressed excitement about the partnership with Sharp Electronics Malaysia, highlighting Swift’s expertise in providing comprehensive logistics solutions tailored to client needs. He emphasised Swift’s commitment to service quality, reliability, and sustainability, aiming to support Sharp Electronics Malaysia’s logistics requirements efficiently and effectively.
In response, Sharp Electronics Malaysia, Managing Director, Mr. Ting Yang Chung, emphasised the importance of collaboration with Swift for warehouse optimization. He highlighted the integration of warehouse management systems and cutting-edge smart logistics solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
The partnership between Swift Haulage Berhad and Sharp Electronics Malaysia marks a significant step towards enhancing logistics capabilities and providing premium service solutions in Malaysia.
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In brief
Swift Haulage Berhad says it has opened an eco-friendly warehouse and haulage office at Westport and signed an integrated logistics services agreement with Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. The agreement covers warehousing, storage and handling. The company reports that its new warehouse is 5.5 kilometers from Westport and has capacity for 11,544 pallets, alongside 26 loading bays. Features include solar panels, rainwater collection and lower-carbon materials; the release says the facility received certification from Green Business Certification Inc. Swift also launched an office and a workshop for prime mover repairs and maintenance. The companies’ executives described the arrangement as supporting warehouse optimization and logistics service needs, including through warehouse management systems and smart logistics solutions.
Key takeaways
- Swift opened an eco-friendly warehouse and haulage office at Westport.
- Swift signed a warehousing, storage and handling services agreement with Sharp Electronics Malaysia.
- The warehouse has capacity for 11,544 pallets and 26 loading bays, according to Swift.
- The site includes solar panels, rainwater collection and reduced-carbon materials.
Earlier from Swift Haulage Berhad
- Swift Haulage Berhad Launches Eco-Friendly Warehouse and Haulage Office in Westport, Signs Integrated Logistics Services Agreement with Sharp Electronics Malaysia
- Swift Disposes 12.5% Stake in Global Vision Logistics to IJM
- Swift Launches Green Logistics Division and Delivers Malaysia's First Electric Prime Movers to Unilever Malaysia at MITEC, AmBank Finances Landmark Deal
- Swift Associate Hypercold Logistics Expands Warehousing Capacity - Launches Largest Cold Chain Hub In Sabah
