Nippon Express (Singapore) opens expanded logistics hub in Tuas, poised to support businesses in the JS-SEZ
21 Nov 20254 min read
Summary
- The upgraded facility adds 100,000 square feet of high tech logistics space, bringing the NX Group’s Singapore footprint to 1.1 million square feet. The expansion is supported by EDB and JTC to strengthen Singapore’s role as a global logistics and trade hub.
- The hub features sustainability upgrades including a photovoltaic system that cuts 771 metric tons of carbon emissions annually and full conversion to electric forklifts. It offers ambient and temperature controlled environments, AI powered workplace safety systems, and advanced automation such as Four way Shuttle Racking, AutoStore, and T sorting to boost productivity.
- The expanded hub is designed to support future demand driven by Tuas Port and the Johor Singapore SEZ, complementing NX’s warehouse in Tanjung Pelepas and strengthening regional cross border distribution. The investment will also create local jobs and upskill the workforce to meet new supply chain requirements.
Singapore, 21 November 2025 – Nippon Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd; hereinafter “NXSG”, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has expanded its Global Logistics Hub in Singapore’s western area of Tuas. The expansion, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and JTC, significantly increases NX SG’s operational footprint in Singapore by close to 30%. This strategic investment underscores the company's commitment to optimising global supply chains and leveraging Singapore's crucial role as a global logistics and trade nexus.
Key highlights of the new facility:
Expanded capacity: The revitalised facility adds 100,000 square feet of high tech logistics space, bringing the NX Group's total footprint in Singapore to 1.1 million square feet. • Sustainability upgrades: The logistics facility is now equipped with a photovoltaic (PV) system, cutting carbon emissions by 771 metric tons per annum. All existing diesel forklifts have been upgraded to electric forklifts to further reduce emissions. • Enhanced workplace safety: Using AI-powered technology, the facility improves worker safety by detecting risks on the shopfloor and alerting operators to mitigate potential dangers. • Advanced capabilities: The facility is retrofitted with both ambient and temperature-controlled environments to meet sophisticated, end-to-end supply chain demands from diverse customers. • Automation and productivity: Operations will be highly automated to boost productivity and efficiency. The space is equipped with a combination of advanced storage solutions, including Four-way Shuttle Racking, Narrow-Aisle Racking, AutoStore, and T-sorting systems, optimising storage capacity and throughput.• Job creation and workforce advancement: This investment will not only generate employment opportunities for locals but also cultivate a highly skilled, future-ready local workforce, ensuring long-term sustainable growth and a competitive advantage. NX SG is also actively upskilling its employees with in demand skills including data collection, visualisation and analytics to drive business insights and decision making.
Poised for future growth
This expansion is timed to capitalise on future growth opportunities, particularly the development of the Tuas Port and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS SEZ). The expanded Tuas facility will complement NX Group’s warehouse in the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, enhancing cross-border trucking and facilitating seamless local distribution. The expanded hub enhances the value propositions of the NX Group, offering customers resilient and agile supply chain strategies across the region. The NX Group remains dedicated to supporting its customers' businesses by providing world-class logistics services, with the ultimate goal of building high-quality, sustainable global logistics platforms.
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“The expansion of Nippon Express' warehouse underscores the growing demand for advanced manufacturing and logistics services in our region. We welcome globally leading logistics companies like Nippon Express to anchor and expand their operations here, as EDB partners JTC to support their growth. These logistics companies enable clients to manage increasingly complex global supply chains and benefit from Singapore's robust connectivity and infrastructure,” said Celia Sia, Senior Vice President & Head, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, EDB.
The NX Group remains dedicated to supporting its customers' businesses by providing world-class logistics services, with the ultimate goal of building high-quality, sustainable global logistics platforms.
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“Our investment in this expansion is fundamentally about serving our customers better. It directly translates to a more robust and agile supply chain, providing the essential capacity to meet surging demand – a critical factor that underpins our strategy for sustainable growth and market leadership in this vital region,” said Katsuhito Kobayashi, Managing Director, NX South Asia & Oceania.
About the NX Group
The NX Group is a leading global logistics company providing comprehensive solutions across air, ocean, and land freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs brokerage services. Guided by its corporate message, “We Find the Way,” the NX Group strives to realise its vision to be “A logistics company with a strong presence in the global market” by continually enhancing its worldwide network and innovative services to support global supply chains. For more information, visit NX Group website or LinkedIn.