HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – November 27, 2023 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (“Kerry Logistics Network”, “KLN”; stock code 0636.HK) has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with EC Healthcare (stock code 2138.HK), Hong Kong’s largest publicly listed non-hospital medical services provider, to provide a comprehensive suite of integrated medical logistics management services. The companies held an agreement signing ceremony in Hong Kong on November 24, 2023.
Under this strategic cooperation, KLN will establish a centralized warehouse to consolidate EC Healthcare’s inventory management and provide customized logistics solutions, including IT system integration, point-to-point delivery and a wide variety of value-added services on a long-term basis. support the commercial growth of EC Healthcare. Additionally, KLN will manage global sourcing, including pharmaceutical procurement processes and the supply of medical devices for EC Healthcare.
Samuel Lau, Managing Director – Integrated Logistics North Asia of Kerry Logistics Network, said: “We are delighted to begin our relationship with EC Healthcare and support the logistics and sourcing needs of EC Healthcare as a supplier and centralized service manager. This cooperation will streamline EC Healthcare’s supply chain and provide it with a value-added end-to-end logistics solution that optimizes its efficiency and the distribution of medicines to patients, but it will also highlight the capabilities and expertise of KLN in pharmaceutical logistics.
Leslie Lu, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare, said: “As a leading provider of non-hospital healthcare services in Hong Kong, we strive to provide preventive healthcare services and precision accessible, affordable and sustainable to a greater number of people. Leveraging KLN’s supply chain management expertise, we will gradually centralize our procurement and inventory management processes across our service network. This initiative aims to ensure a high-quality customer experience, maintain safe and well-regulated operations, while simultaneously achieving cost savings and improving operations. efficiency.”
A leading provider of integrated logistics (IL) services, KLN’s IL business serves leading companies across a myriad of verticals ranging from electronics, food and beverage, fashion and lifestyle to pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and provides best-in-class cold chain solutions. , professional warehousing and distribution, domestic road freight and other services.
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