Jungjin-gong Partners with STH Consortium to Resolve Logistics Challenges for Aviation Export SMEs

Selected as Logistics Center Operator Exclusive for SMEs by STH Consortium
Consisting of Samsung SDS, Hanguk Dosim Gonghang, Q Express, Samyoung Logistics, and Linkos

The Small and Medium Business Corporation (Chairman Kim Hak-do, hereinafter referred to as SBC) announced on the 28th that it has signed an operation contract with the Smart Trade Hub Consortium (led by Samsung SDS, hereinafter referred to as the STH Consortium), which will operate the 'Logistics Center exclusively for Small and Medium Enterprises' within the Incheon Airport Terminal 2 logistics complex.

The logistics center exclusively for small and medium enterprises is the first domestic air export-dedicated logistics center project aimed at resolving logistics difficulties for export SMEs and strengthening export competitiveness. SBC and Incheon International Airport Corporation (President Lee Hak-jae) are collaborating on this project, which is scheduled to begin construction in the first half of next year.

SBC selected the STH Consortium as the preferred negotiation partner at the end of March through an open recruitment for the logistics center operator this year. This operation contract was signed after three months of negotiations with advice from logistics and management experts on detailed operations.

Small and Medium Business Corporation

The STH Consortium consists of five companies: Samsung SDS, Korea Urban Airport, Qxpress, Samyoung Logistics, and Linkos. Each company has abundant experience and know-how in operating digital logistics platforms and managing logistics centers, creating expected synergy in resolving logistics difficulties for SMEs and providing comprehensive support.

According to the operation contract, from the start date of logistics center operation, the STH Consortium will provide ▲ operation of the logistics center for 10 years ▲ support in all logistics areas including product storage, transportation, and export customs clearance services for air export SMEs ▲ provision of logistics services at affordable costs ▲ linkage with logistics consulting and education services.

Kim Hak-do, Chairman of SBC, said, "The STH Consortium has operational know-how and management experience in logistics warehouses based on the latest IT technology," adding, "SBC will strive to contribute to resolving logistics difficulties and enhancing export competitiveness of SMEs through public-private cooperation in operating the logistics center."

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