Damco, a global leader in supply chain solutions and freight forwarding,on April 20 opened a new 26,000-square-metre modern distribution centreto better satisfy export needs of enterprises in southern Binh Duongprovince, supporting its growth in both international and domesticmarkets.

After eight months of construction with totalinvestment of 4 million USD for phase 1, the multipurpose centre, whichprovides 200 jobs, will help customers reduce the total logistics costto Cai Mep seaport in the coastal province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau. Thiscentre offers integrated logistics solutions, or all-in-one solutions:CFS or cargo freight station, bonded and general warehouse.

In terms of CFS cargo, the logistics centre may meet the total annual capacity up to 1 million cubic metres.

The distribution centre is well connected by road transport and allowsit to serve both Cat Lai in HCM City and Cai Mep ports.

Plans are also underway to further link the facility to barge infrastructure as a supplement to truck transport.

This will allow customers to reduce overall transportation costs and carbon emissions.

"With this new facility, our customers will have greater flexibility inmanaging fluctuations in demand for warehousing," said Narin Phol,country manager for Damco in Vietnam and Cambodia .

"It is also our vision to develop this facility into an internationalconsolidation hub, linking the Indochina region through ourcross-border solutions," he said.

The warehouse was builtin accordance with Damco's global quality standards, said BrentWilliams, Contract Logistics General Manager for Damco in Vietnam andCambodia .

"It deploys state-of-the-art WarehouseManagement Systems, supports efficient warehouse solutions, and followsinternational Health, Safety, Security and Environment standards," hesaid.

Damco plans to continue to invest in infrastructure to meet the growing needs of its customers.

Damco currently has nine warehouse facilities in Vietnam. /.