DKSH opens distribution centre in central Viet Nam
DKSH opens distribution centre in central Viet Nam
DKSH, a leading Swiss market expansion services provider, officially put into operation its first international-standard distribution centre in central Viet Nam on May 23.
The centre serves the Central and Central Highlands regions and is located in the Hoa Cam Industrial Zone in Da Nang.
The Da Nang distribution centre, which covers an area of 3,600sq. m.with total investment of VND17 billion (over US$750,000), is DKSH's third-largest international standard distribution centre in Viet Nam after Binh Duong and Ha Noi to serve the country's distribution needs in the central area with high-quality consumer goods and healthcare products.
DKSH has also developed a 1,600sq. m. drugs warehouse, the first of its kind to meet international standards, at the centre for a local pharmaceutical company and includes a cold storage facility for vaccines.
"The opening of DKSH's new Da Nang distribution centre is a significant milestone for DKSH Viet Nam. It allows us to provide a comprehensive, integrated and tailor-made service portfolio along the entire value chain in central Viet Nam," Jorge Martin-Martinez, head of the country's management, said.
"We have been in Viet Nam for more than 125 years and are constantly striving to introduce world-class standards to industries in Viet Nam and to promote the development of local communities," he said.
He added that DKSH had created 3,500 jobs nationwide.
Jorge said the introduction of the Da Nang contribution centre will ensure the smooth and timely distribution of consumer goods and healthcare products all over Viet Nam.
The centre utilises an efficient transport system, including National Highway No. 1, the Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway, the Da Nang - Cam Lo Expressway, the economic zones and the existing refinery in Quang Ngai, as well as the proposed ones in Phu Yen and Binh Dinh.
The location also connects the East-West Economic Corridor, which links Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Viet Nam, and a system of deep sea ports at Tien Sa and Lien Chieu, as well as airports.
Da Nang aims to become a centre of hi-tech industries, logistics services and tourism in central Viet Nam.
