Kerry Logistics Celebrates Four Wins at Supply Chain Asia Awards 2018 Voted Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year

November 23, 2018 - 07:03
Kerry Logistics Celebrates Four Wins at Supply Chain Asia Awards 2018 Voted Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year

HONGKONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 23 November2018 - Kerry Logistics Network Limited ('Kerry Logistics'; Stock Code 0636.HK)took home four awards at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2018 (the 'Awards') inSingapore last night, receiving the titles of Asian 3PL of the Year and Care& Positive Work Environment of the Year by judges' selection, as well as theOverall Supply Chain Partner of the Year award through live voting at theawards ceremony where more than 400 guests attended. In addition, ChairmanGeorge Yeo was named one of the Honorary Fellows.

 

KerryLogistics won the Asian 3PL of the Year title for its diverse range of capabilities,outstanding performance, and strong position as an industry leader in theregion. Earning the Care & Positive Work Environment of the Year accoladefor the second time reaffirmed the company's commitment to value creation forits employees. Kerry Logistics became the recipient of the Overall Supply ChainPartner of the Year award this year, acknowledged by the industry consensus.

 

GeorgeYeo received the honorary fellowship for his expertise, seniority, andextensive experience in the logistics industry. He has been the Chairman ofKerry Logistics since August 2012, responsible for setting its strategicvision, direction, and goals, as well as participated in its strategic and keyoperational decision-making processes.

 

Acceptingthe honorary fellowship, George Yeo said, "I am grateful to the organiser andjudges for this honour. I accept it as a recognition of the collective work ofmy colleagues and me in Kerry Logistics. I thank my friends in the industrywith whom we sometimes compete but often cooperate. Together we provide anindispensable service to the larger economy. Without an efficient responsivelogistics sector, there can be no strong economy."


TheAwards are organised annually by Supply Chain Asia magazine to commendbusinesses and industry practitioners for their outstanding contributions tothe supply chain and logistics industry. Nominated by the Awards Committee, thelogistics and supply chain community, and readers of the magazine, the Awardswinners were selected by a panel of judges.

 

KerryLogistics was previously conferred the Asian 3PL of the Year title in 2011,2012, 2015, and 2016.

 

About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code0636.HK)


Kerry Logistics is an Asia-based, global 3PLwith the strongest network in Asia. Its core competency is providing highlycustomised solutions to multinational corporations and international brands toenhance their supply chain efficiency, reduce overall costs, and improveresponse time to market. Kerry Logistics has a network covering 53 countriesand territories, and is managing 53 million sq ft of land and logisticsfacilities worldwide, providing customers with high reliability and flexibilityto support their expansion and long-term growth. Kerry Logistics NetworkLimited is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is aselected Member of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series 2017-2018.

 

About Supply Chain Asia


Supply Chain Asia is a not-for-profitprofessional body that aims to bring professionals from within the logisticsand supply chain industry together to share knowledge, learn from one another,and create opportunities for collaborations. Formed in 2007, Supply Chain AsiaMagazine has evolved into one of the leading supply chain and logistics titlesin Asia Pacific. The quarterly magazine informs a targeted global readershipconsisting of the world's largest brand-owning companies, supply chain servicevendors, and regulators of industry trends affecting the business of supplychains, logistics, and Asia-related trade.


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