Toll opens logistics hub in Singapore

Transport and logistics provider Toll Group has opened a S$228 million (US$167 million) logistics hub spanning over 1 million square feet.

Located in Tuas, Singapore, the opening of Toll City is expected to increase the firm’s Asian network and traffic, strategically located near road links into Malaysia. It has in part been created to serve the booming Asian e-commerce industry.

Toll City accommodates new technologies such as driverless vehicles, smart-city telematics to track and optimise road fleet in real-time, 3D-printing and Smart RFID cabinets for real-time inventory accuracy and accountability. In addition, Toll City hosts the SiTadeL Control Tower that provides decision support. SiTadeL won the Supply Chain Asia innovation award in 2017.

Other emerging technologies being explored at the facility include automated machine handling equipment, in-warehouse cycle counting drones, voice picking and intelligent conveyor systems, augmented reality glasses for navigation and instruction, and exoskeletons for warehouse operation.

Kelvin Wong, assistant MD for EDB said: “Toll City… is in line with the Logistics Industry Transformation Map, catalysing deep supply-chain innovation that translates into better business opportunities and good jobs within the logistics sector in Singapore.”

Vincent Phang, executive VP of Toll Global Logistics Singapore and CEO of ST Logistics added: “Toll’s focus on technology developments will revolutionise the way people work, as we create resilient supply chain solutions that deliver smarter, faster and better outcomes for our clients… we offer an integrated supply chain management process that’s prepared for surge periods, and potential supply chain disruptions caused by human or natural disasters.”

Toll City is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board.