TIGERS to expand China and Malaysia as e-commerce booms
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Global e-commerce fulfilment expert Tigers has opened an office in Suzhou, China, and a new fulfilment centre in Selangor, Malaysia, as part of ongoing expansion plans to serve the region’s booming e-tail market. The new e-Fulfilment Logistics Centre in Selangor is Tigers’ second Malaysian operation, after the automotive fulfilment centre in Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia.
The new Suzhou office is located 30 minutes from Shanghai, China, where Tigers has recently opened a new facility to meet growing e-customer demand in both the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) sectors.
“China and South East Asia are two of the fastest growing regions in the world for online retail, and we will continue to support that growth by providing state-of-the-art facilities to meet customer demand,” said Andrew Jillings, Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director, Tigers.
Tigers specialises in e-commerce fulfilment, transportation, and supply chain solutions across a wide range of industries, including automotive, fashion, outdoor and active lifestyle, health, technology, wine, and perishables.
“Suzhou is the perfect location for Tigers, and our historic city is fast becoming a hub for international logistics organisations,” said Edison Zhang, General Manager – Sales, China, Tigers.
“We are experiencing strong sales activity in Suzhou, and there are plans for further expansion into the Chinese market, where we already have 15 locations.”
The 10,000 sq ft Selangor facility will operate as a headquarter for sea freight, e-commerce, and logistics, and is located 20 minutes away from Port Klang, 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and one hour from Kuala Lumpur city centre.
The automotive fulfilment centre in Kota Kinabalu is a 12,000 sq ft (1,115 sq m) facility, which supplies the entire East Malaysia region with a spare parts delivery service on a B2B basis.
The new facilities in Asia follow the opening of a new office at Frankfurt Airport in Germany in July, which will act as a gateway to Europe by creating a trade lane between Germany and South Africa.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary reason for Tigers' expansion into China and Malaysia?
What is the primary reason for Tigers' expansion into China and Malaysia?
Tigers is expanding in these regions to serve the rapidly growing online retail market. China and South East Asia are identified as two of the fastest-growing regions globally for e-commerce, driving demand for fulfilment solutions.
Q.How do the new Malaysian facilities differ in their purpose?
How do the new Malaysian facilities differ in their purpose?
The new 10,000 sq ft Selangor centre will operate as a headquarters for sea freight, e-commerce, and general logistics. The existing 12,000 sq ft Kota Kinabalu facility focuses on automotive spare parts delivery for East Malaysia.
Q.What type of customers will the new Suzhou facility serve?
What type of customers will the new Suzhou facility serve?
The new Suzhou office, located near Shanghai, is intended to meet increasing demand from both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) e-commerce clients in the region.
Q.Has Tigers recently opened facilities elsewhere, outside of Asia?
Has Tigers recently opened facilities elsewhere, outside of Asia?
Yes, Tigers recently opened a new office at Frankfurt Airport in Germany in July. This facility aims to establish a trade lane between Germany and South Africa, acting as a gateway to Europe.
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