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Kerry-Esquel logistics center breaks ground, paving the way for a sustainable and intelligent supply chain ecosystem

Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center © 2023 Esquel Group
On November 17, the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center was successfully held in Gaoming, Foshan of Guangdong Province. The smart logistics center is jointly invested and constructed by Esquel Group and Kerry Logistics Network, aiming to create a green and intelligent logistics supply chain ecosystem, fostering a collaborative environment for smart logistics.

With a total investment of RMB 370 million, Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center, located in Xijiang Industrial District, Gaoming, covers a total area of 129 acres and spans a total construction area of 85,000 square meters. Adopting high-standard facility design and construction, incorporated with elements of innovation, energy-efficiency, and sustainability, the logistic center features a series of green initiatives, such as the sponge city design for green landscapes, LED energy-saving lighting, efficient thermal insulation layers, charging stations for new energy vehicles, solar energy panel loads, etc. In addition, automation and intelligent logistics facilities will be adopted based on customers’ needs, and an advanced smart logistics management system will be employed for efficient operation. The construction period will take 1.5 years and is expected to commence operations in the first half of 2025.

Rendering image of Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center © 2023 Esquel Group
Rendering image of Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center © 2023 Esquel Group


Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group, extended her warmest welcome to all the participating guests, media, and colleagues at the opening. Benefiting from Esquel's years of accumulated expertise in efficient vertically integrated supply chain operations, Kerry Logistics Network’s extensive experience and network, as well as Foshan’s locational advantages and well-established transportation, both Teresa Yang and Edwardo Erni, Managing Director – China and North Asia of Kerry Logistics Network, anticipated to jointly create a comprehensive and green logistics value chain.

Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group © 2023 Esquel Group
Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group © 2023 Esquel Group


Li Qixin, Member of Standing Committee of Gaoming District Committee; Edwardo Erni, Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network (China and North Asia); Wu Zhefu and Zhang Wei, Executive Vice Presidents of Kerry Logistics Network (China); Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group; Wilkie Wong, Chief Financial Officer of Esquel Group; Queenie Huang, Chief People Officer of Esquel Group; Alex Zhao, Logistics Director of Esquel Group, and others, attended the ceremony.




Edwardo Erni, Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network (China and North Asia) © 2023 Esquel Group
Edwardo Erni, Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network (China and North Asia) © 2023 Esquel Group


The successful groundbreaking ceremony of the Guangdong Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center unveils a new page of thorough collaboration between Kerry Logistics Network and Esquel Group, together we will portray a new modern landscape for logistics industry in China. 

Li Qixin, Member of Standing Committee of Gaoming District Committee © 2023 Esquel
Li Qixin, Member of Standing Committee of Gaoming District Committee © 2023 Esquel

 

Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center © 2023 Esquel
Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center © 2023 Esquel




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