Changi Airport Group opens refurbished Changi Nexus One
A key partner taking up space in logistics facility is Expeditors, which is looking to expand activities in Singapore.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced the opening of Changi Nexus One, a refurbished air logistics facility within Changi Airfreight Centre (CAC) spanning close to 8,000 sq.m of warehousing space.
Located with direct apron connectivity, Changi Nexus One is designed as a facility for two tenants, capable of expeditious cargo handling and will serve the special needs of air logistics players looking to expand their global airfreight operations through Singapore, says an official release.
"This new facility will increase Changi Airport’s logistics warehouse capacity, ensuring that Singapore’s Changi air cargo hub can meet the growing demand for air cargo services, prior to the completion of the Changi East Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in the mid 2030s. CAG’s investment in Changi Nexus One demonstrates its commitment to providing world-class facilities for air logistics players, augmenting Changi’s role as a leading regional air cargo transshipment hub. The new tenants at Changi Nexus One are expected to bring new air logistics handling capabilities, as well as adopt automation and smart technology in their operations, further enhancing Changi Airport's air cargo management capabilities."
A key partner taking up space in this facility is Expeditors, the world’s seventh largest air freight forwarding company, which is looking to expand its air logistics activities in Singapore, the release added.
Barthul Hoefnagels, Regional Vice President - Malaysia, Singapore & Indonesia, Expeditors says: “The new facility in Changi Airfreight Centre will enhance our end-to-end efficiency and reliability through fewer touch points, allowing Expeditors to further enhance our specialised cargo handling capabilities for pharmaceutical, aviation, semiconductor and other industries, and better serve the in-transit needs of our global customers. We are excited to expand our collaboration with Changi Airport Group to drive further value to our customers.”
In line with Changi Airport's commitment to sustainability, Changi Nexus One is the first building within CAC and the first-of-its-kind in Changi to achieve both Green Mark Platinum and the Green Mark Platinum Positive Energy Building certifications by the Building and Construction Authority, the release added.
“The opening of Changi Nexus One marks a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen Changi Airport's position as a global air cargo hub," says Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice President, Air Hub and Cargo Development, Changi Airport Group. "Through enhancing our cargo handling capacity and capabilities, we aim to stay at the forefront of the air cargo industry, putting Changi in a good position to capture growth from key cargo players, as well as growth in the region.
"Working closely with our tenants, we aim to bring in new cargo opportunities and expand into new markets. As we strive to maintain Changi's continued success as a thriving air cargo hub, we also constantly challenge ourselves to carry out our development works and operations according to our sustainability goals.”
As one of Asia’s most connected international aviation hubs, Changi Airport links Singapore to some 150 cities globally with close to 100 airlines operating more than 6,900 weekly flights, the release added.