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Yusen Logistics opens new logistics centre in Myanmar

By Sarah Chen
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On July 12, Yusen Logistics held an opening ceremony for Thilawa Logistics Centre in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Myanmar.

The event was attended by Thilawa SEZ Management Committee Vice Chairman Cho Cho Win; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Japan in Myanmar Tateshi Higuchi; Myanmar Japan Thilawa Development Limited (MJTD) Chairman Thein Han; Mitsubishi Corporation Chief Representative for Myanmar Mitsuo Ido, Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.; Kenji Mizushima; Yusen Logistics (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. President Yasuhiko Nojima; and Yusen Logistics (Thilawa) Co., Ltd. President Tatsuhiko Saeki.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific entity in Myanmar has opened this new logistics centre?

A.

Yusen Logistics (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. And Yusen Logistics (Thilawa) Co., Ltd. Are both named in connection with the opening of the Thilawa Logistics Centre. The parent company is Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.

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Where exactly is the new logistics centre located in Myanmar?

A.

The new logistics centre is called the Thilawa Logistics Centre and is located within the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Myanmar. This area is a key development zone.

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Who were some of the notable attendees at the opening ceremony?

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Distinguished guests included Cho Cho Win from the Thilawa SEZ Management Committee, Japanese Ambassador Tateshi Higuchi, Thein Han from MJTD, and Mitsuo Ido representing Mitsubishi Corporation. Several Yusen Logistics presidents also attended.

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