Nippon Express USA opens Chicago facility

Nippon Express USA has completed construction of its new Chicago Logistics Centre East (CLC East), which, in combination with the adjacent CLC West, will be run as the Chicago Logistics Centre complex.
 

The ocean cargo, warehousing, distribution, removals, information system, and travel functions scattered around various Chicago suburbs have been consolidated into the newly-built CLC East, located near O’Hare Airport.

The Chicago Air Cargo Branch had been operating from an adjacent site since 2008, and has now been renamed CLC West.

Operating CLC East and CLC West as a large-scale complex, the Chicago Logistics Centre, has a total warehouse area of 21,097 m² and a total office area of 6,189 m², and will enable Nippon Express to offer unified one-stop service to the Chicago area.

Integrating the previously independent air cargo and ocean cargo container freight stations (CFS), commencing round-the-clock operations, consolidating distribution services to the Midwest region (Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, etc.), and reducing lead time will all help to improve customer convenience.

By linking up the sorting and shipping operations of CLC West with the warehouse management system of CLC East, the Centre will offer high-speed logistics systems featuring real-time inventory control for digital equipment, automotive production parts, and other air cargo requiring meticulous shipping schedule management.

As part of its environmental management efforts, CLC East will work toward obtaining Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification. CLC East has sought to ensure its structures are eco-friendly, including the selection of the construction site, recycling of building materials, the use of natural light, and the introduction of water- and electricity-saving facilities and equipment.

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