Kerry Logistics has expanded its handling capacity and increased its crane moves to enhance service levels following the delivery of a third gantry crane at its Laem Chabang terminal in Thailand.

The gantry crane, which takes the total to three at Kerry Siam Seaport, started operations in April and has increased terminal lifting capacity to 85 moves per hour from 65 moves per hour.

“In order to increase our competitiveness we are investing to improve many aspects of container handling, yard management and IT systems. The new crane is a key part in this improvement strategy as we strive to deliver a consistent level of service and reduce port stay times for our shipping line customers” said Kledchai Benja-athonsirikul, Director & General Manager, Thailand.

In other news Kerry Asia Road Transport (KART) is aiming to increase its cross border business between Thailand and Vietnam by one third in 2010.

KART’s major customer for this door-to-door service is a leading beverage cans producer in Bangkok, Thailand transporting products to Lao Bao in Vietnam, a distance of 880 km which takes three days from pick up to delivery using the East Western Economic Corridor (EWEC) in Laos. 

About Kerry Logistics
Kerry Logistics is Asia’s premier logistics service provider. Its core business encompasses Integrated Logistics, International Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions. With its head office in Hong Kong, Kerry Logistics is managing a portfolio of warehouses and logistics centres with a total area of more than 1.8 million sq.m., served by a truck fleet of about 5,600 vehicles, with a range of operations reaching 24 countries and supported by a staff strength of over 10,000. Kerry Logistics Network Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-listed Kerry Properties Limited, which is part of the Kuok Group.