Hanjin Strengthens US Operations... Expands Automation Systems and Secures New Customers

Hanjin announced on the 11th that it participated in the Retail Supply Chain and Logistics Expo, the largest distribution and logistics exhibition in the United States, held earlier this month.

The company stated that it plans to strengthen its logistics solution competitiveness and secure new local customers to expand its business in the local e-commerce logistics market. Since establishing its U.S. corporation in 1993, the company has been engaged in e-commerce-related fulfillment, international express delivery, last-mile services, forwarding, and air cargo handling at major hubs.

Picking robot performing logistics work at Hanjin's warehouse in the Americas＜Photo by Hanjin＞

Last year, it doubled the size of its warehouse in Los Angeles, introduced automation equipment, and steadily secured delivery bases within the U.S. This year, it plans to further advance its fulfillment services while discovering new local customers and partners in the U.S. Since last month, it has been expanding the introduction of automated systems such as picking robots from Locus Robotics, a logistics robot specialist company, and self-developed packing kiosks. Sorting and packaging work has become more convenient.

The company also decided to expand its existing customer base, which was mainly Korean-American, to include American companies, strengthening sales and brand promotion activities. As part of its local promotional activities, the company’s local corporation was selected as a finalist for the Logistics Solution of the Year award at the expo it participated in.

Additionally, it plans to enter new markets such as fresh food within the U.S. From the existing logistics center operation system centered on West LA and East New Jersey, it will secure an additional fulfillment base in the central Chicago area to improve last-mile efficiency across the U.S. It launched a C2C overseas direct purchase platform in March and plans to strengthen the logistics solution capabilities of its local corporation in connection with its digital platform business.

A company official said, "The Americas corporation is a key hub for achieving global business sales of 1 trillion won by 2025."

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