On October 12, US-based mining and construction equipment giant Caterpillar Inc.'s logistics subsidiary Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc. announced the opening of a new logistics center in Suzhou, China.
According to a company statement, the new center provides inbound logistics support for Caterpillar's growing manufacturing footprint in China and for other Caterpillar manufacturing operations in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the Logistics Center serves as a consolidation/deconsolidation hub for the movement of goods in and out of China, supporting the manufacturing of Caterpillar products globally through warehousing support and distribution and line side replenishment.
The new 9,000 square meter facility, known as the China Logistics Center (CLC), is located in the Suzhou Industrial Park and employs approximately 50 full-time employees.
Steve Larson, chairman and president of Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc., said, "This new facility has an important role in ensuring the success of Caterpillar's growing presence in China and will enhance supply chain and operational efficiency in our manufacturing operations in the region."