Shanghai Kintetsu Logistics Opens New Warehouse in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone
—Strengthening Logistics Capabilities with Advanced Automation—

Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (Head Office: Tokyo, Japan) announces that its Chinese subsidiary, Shanghai Kintetsu Logistics Co., Ltd. (SKL), has relocated its head office and warehouse within the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone and commenced operations at the new facility.

An opening ceremony was held at the site on March 4, 2026, with invited guests, marking the official launch of operations at the new location.

The new warehouse location remains within the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone and offers excellent access to major logistics infrastructure. Equipped with advanced automation technologies, including automated forklifts and a shuttle-based automated storage and retrieval system, the facility enables highly efficient and space-optimized warehouse operations.

These capabilities allow for the integrated provision of storage, inbound and outbound handling, and distribution services, contributing to the optimization of customers’ supply chains.

The facility primarily supports industries such as electronics and semiconductors, healthcare, and automotive. It provides services including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) supply logistics for manufacturing plants in China, overseas procurement logistics for multinational companies, and buyers’ consolidation services.

The warehouse has obtained multiple internationally recognized certifications, including TAPA-A, AEO, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and NMPA, ensuring high standards of security, compliance, and quality management.

The KWE Group will continue strengthening its logistics service capabilities in China and will provide high-quality logistics solutions that support customers’ business development in the region.

SKL Warehouse

Automated guided forklifts