Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V. Wins Innovation in Logistics & Supply Chain Award at BSMA Europe 2024
Gembloux, October 2024 – Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V., together with its valued partners GSK and MG Real Estate, has been awarded the prestigious Innovation in Logistics & Supply Chain Award at the BSMA Europe 2024 conference. This award celebrates their outstanding achievements in integrating advanced automation and cutting-edge logistics technology at the Gembloux facility, located in MG Park Isnes.
The Gembloux facility, a 40,000 m² state-of-the-art logistics hub, stands as a model of innovation within the healthcare supply chain. By incorporating Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), the site has redefined order processing and material handling in the pharmaceutical sector. These automation technologies, coupled with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certification, allow Yusen Logistics to ensure the safe and efficient handling of sensitive products like vaccines.
"At Yusen Logistics, innovation means more than just adopting new technologies – it’s about transforming the way we operate to provide smarter, faster, and more reliable solutions for our healthcare clients," said Bruno Jacques, Managing Director of Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V. and Yusen Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH. "Our partnership with GSK and MG Real Estate at the Gembloux facility exemplifies this commitment, combining state-of-the-art automation with a customer-first approach."
The Innovation in Logistics & Supply Chain Award is presented to companies that push boundaries in supply chain technology and digital transformation. Yusen’s innovations in automated material handling and real-time data solutions have significantly improved its clients’ operational efficiency. The Gembloux facility, developed in collaboration with MG Real Estate, plays a crucial role in supporting Yusen’s growth and impact in the European healthcare supply chain.
Located in Wallonia, the facility also contributes to the region's economy through job creation and technological advancements. Yusen’s forward-thinking approach to digital transformation and sustainable logistics positions it as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
The Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V. team, together with partners GSK and MG Real Estate, proudly accepting the Innovation in Logistics & Supply Chain Award at BSMA Europe 2024.
About Yusen Logistics
Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd. was founded in Tokyo in 1955. With over 25,000 employees at more than 650 locations in 46 countries worldwide and over 3.4 million square meters of warehouse space, Yusen Logistics is one of the global market leaders in logistics sector. Its service portfolio ranges from supply chain management and consulting to contract logistics, hazardous materials logistics and reverse logistics. As a lead logistics provider, Yusen Logistics handles all of its customers' logistics processes. In the area of transport, Yusen Logistics covers all transport requirements: Air and sea freight, rail and road transport, intermodal and multimodal transport solutions as well as customs clearance - nationally and internationally.
Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd is a member of the Japanese Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Group, also known as NYK - one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world (founded in 1885). The group is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has a total of 35,500 employees and generates an annual turnover of around 20 billion US dollars.
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