TNT opens airport express facility at Soekarno-Hatta airport

TNT opens airport express facility at Soekarno-Hatta airport

The Jakarta Post
Jakarta

International forwarder TNT Express opened on Thursday its
express depot located at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in
Banten as part of its efforts to improve the speed and efficiency
of its service.

"Since we first opened our doors for business in 1979 in
Indonesia, TNT has demonstrated a strong commitment to our
customers and to developing the air express delivery and
logistics industry in the country," TNT Indonesia's Colin Moran
said in the release made available on Thursday.

TNT Indonesia, which has more than 18 branch offices, nine
agents and 400 staff nationwide, is a subsidiary of TNT Express.

The release stated that Indonesia's economic potential had
encouraged TNT to continue its commitment to the country.

Previously, TNT stated that the investment for the express
depot reached about US$4 million.

The depot, which the firm boasted as the country's largest
airport depot express facility, comprises of a 2,000 square meter
building with a 600 square meter mezzanine area. The depot is
equipped with a closed circuit television equipment to enhance
the security of the depot.

It has also a 1,400 square meter warehouse and bonded area,
which enable the firm to handle export/import packages more
efficiently.

Ken McCall, the chief executive officer of TNT Asia, Middle
East and Africa said that the new depot reflected TNT's continued
confidence in Indonesia.