The new Indonesian facility targets growing industrial, technology and telecommunications sectors with customised multimodal solutions
Chicago-based freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics has opened its first office in Jakarta, Indonesia, in response to demand for logistics expertise in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia is the eighth country in the AIT-Asia network and the new office provides freight forwarding services with a primary focus on air and ocean imports and exports.
According to AIT’s chief strategy officer, Greg Weigel, the team in Jakarta will collaborate with AIT’s global network to customise sea, air and road solutions unique to each client’s organisational needs, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia's growing industrial, technology and telecommunications sectors.
"Jakarta is a pivotal market for us as we continue our expansion in Asia,” Weigel said. “By establishing our presence in Indonesia, we’re not only positioning AIT to tap into a region with enormous opportunities, but also enhancing our ability to provide localized, high-quality service that directly meets the needs of our customers.”
AIT’s vice president, operations, Asia Pacific, Tony Tong, oversees the facility. He reports to senior vice president, Asia Pacific, Wilson Lee.
Lee said the team will also offer value-added services, including local delivery between islands, customs clearance, white glove handling, and more.
“Our comprehensive service offerings will set us apart in this market,” Lee noted. “We back them up with years of global expertise, dedicated local staff, and flexible, customised solutions that are aligned with Indonesia’s key industries, like petroleum, natural gas, textiles, and mining.”
The office is situated near two international airports, as well as Jakarta Bay. Certified gold by Indonesia's Green Building Council, the new facility joins more than 150 other AIT locations across the globe.
