Exel recently added a new logistics management station at the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ)in the Philippines. The station will provide a full range of freight management and logistics
services to companies located in the CSEZ and the neighbouring Subic Bay Freeport and SpecialEconomic Zone.Established in 1985, Exel in the Philippines has over 800 employees at 12 locations and has beenhandling shipments for several customers in the Clark and Subic areas for a number of years. Aswell as being the first in the industry to be certified in ISO9001 and OHSAS 18001, Exel has alsobeen consistently listed in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Top 10 ranking andwas recognised as one of the top five employers in the Philippines according to a survey conductedby Hewitt, a global HR sourcing and consulting firm, in 2000. The opening of the new station willoffer Exel the opportunity to consolidate the ongoing growth of its business operations in thecountry.
A former US military base, Clark is a strategic location right at the heart of growing marketsin the Asia Pacific region, a given advantage in today’s global economy. The zone’s moderninfrastructure facilities, generous fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, professional support servicesand other advantages make it an ideal place for business. The Clark station will provide supportfor Exel’s customers in the technology, fashion, aerospace, automotive and consumer sectors.
In his opening speech, Michael Buckley, Director of Exel in the Philippines commented, “As theglobal leader in supply chain management, Exel offers the full support and commitment to the ClarkDevelopment Corporation (CDC) as it seeks to develop the economic zone into a leading world-classlogistics hub within Asia Pacific. We aim to use our global expertise and local knowledge toprovide the zone locators with innovative solutions that will help them to succeed in theirrespective markets.”
In the Philippines, Exel is currently working with Rosettanet, a consortium driving a commontechnology language across the supply chain industry, for the adoption of quality standards in theClark station. Pilot runs are currently being conducted for the station with a view to fullimplementation of the standard later in the year.
