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CMA CGM's first
dedicated On Dock Depot (ODD) in Asia officially opened recently
at Westports in Port Klang.
The ODD facility, located at CT5, is aimed at providing good
customer service to the French liner's customers, especially in
the local market which has grown tremendously this year.
Witnessing the milestone event were Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd
executive chairman Tan Sri G. Gnanalingam, executive director
Ruben Emir Gnanalingam and CMA CGM ANL Malaysia managing director
Simon Whitelaw as well as representatives from the local CMA CGM
office and Westports.
Speaking at the opening, Whitelaw said plans for the ODD facility
were looked into for sometime as a means to support its growing
domestic business.
He said the ODD would provide fast turnaround of empties, quick
delivery and better quality boxes.
"The ODD facility would provide another strategic base for our
customers at Westports to help meet the growing demand generated
by ever increasing levels of trade. Besides providing cleaning and
repairs of empties, we also provide free inspection," he added.
He also pointed out that the ODD, which has access to the Free
Zone and with a current capacity of 12,000 TEUs (20-foot
equivalent units), has the potential to become a regional hub.
CMA CGM, the world's third largest shipping line, is Westports'
number one customer. |
