Advanced Supply Chain Opens China Office

Global supply chain provider Advanced Supply Chain has agreed a strategic partnership with a Chinese logistics agent, China Arts Intertrans.

The Bradford, UK-based business expects the new partnership will secure approximately 30% growth in its China operation over three years, with a significant number of jobs created as a result, both in the UK and China.

In a further indication of its commitment to the Chinese market, Advanced Supply Chain has opened an office in Guangdong, a province on the South China Sea coast, to complement its existing office in Shanghai.

Advanced Supply Chain announced in 2011 it had partnered with Sinotrans, China’s second largest logistics company. That relationship will continue to offer Advanced’s customers with further options and opportunity in China.

Rory Watts, Operations Director of Advanced Forwarding Limited (Advanced Supply Chain’s forwarding division), said: “This partnership gives us another foothold into China, as we continue our efforts to expand our operation internationally. Extending our coverage in the Far East allows our customers further options for sourcing from and delivering goods to the growing marketplace.

“China Arts Intertrans is a world class operator, and their business values reflect our personal service and intelligent approach to logistics services. Couple this with our new office and the specific functions we have there, and we are well placed to handle any Chinese warehousing, import or export needs of our customers.

“Our teams in Dongguan & Shanghai offer technical know-how and training on our systems, as well as acting as an immediate point of contact in their time zone.

“The services we offer internationally are all underpinned by our intelligent logistics approach – the people, science and bespoke technology that reimagines your supply chains and delivers true value for your business.”

Advanced Supply Chain also believes that the partnership will enable the business to offer a best in class booking and track and trace IT system, which greatly simplifies our customers shipping planning and stock forecasting.

A China Arts Intertrans spokesperson said: “It is fantastic to partner with such an innovative and ambitious business in the UK. The partnership is mutually beneficial, and we are sure we will see growth in our UK operations as a result.”

Advanced Supply Chain began life specialising in garment processing, and has broadened its services to include haulage, distribution, warehousing and logistics, both in the UK and internationally.