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.