Damco opens first warehouse and container freight station in Myanmar

THIRD-party logistics provider Damco has started operations at its first warehouse and container freight station (CFS) in Myanmar, a 4,000-square-metre facility that is C-TPAT compliant and near Yangon's ports and industry. 

The CFS will serve import/export activities for fast moving consumer goods, consumer electronics, apparels, components, machinery and project cargo, a company statement said.

"After acquiring an operating license in 2013 and opening a new office in Yangon, we strengthened our position in Myanmar," said managing director of the Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar cluster, Kiattichai Pitpreecha. 

"This state-of-the-art, international standard CFS facility enables us to provide superior service to our customers through direct control and management of the entire operation and service delivery process."