Singapore Post (SingPost) has signed a major logistics and warehousing contract with premium global bicycle brand Specialized Bicycle Components in a deal that will speed up deliveries of Specialized products to riding enthusiasts across Southeast Asia.
The three-year deal will relocate Specialized’s regional warehousing operations from Hong Kong in China to SingPost’s regional logistics facility at the Tampines Logistics Park in Sinagapore.
As Specialized’s official logistics partner in Southeast Asia, SingPost will handle warehousing and sea freight for Specialized bicycles and equipment, as well as last-mile deliveries and returns from Singapore and Malaysia.
“As frequent users of bicycles ourselves, SingPost is honored to be able to bring Specialized’s bikes and products to the cycling community in Southeast Asia,” said Sara Gerdner Kalle, head of group sales, SingPost.
“Our warehousing and delivery solutions will ensure that cyclists in the region have faster and easier access to Specialized bicycles and products, so they can pursue their passions with peace of mind.”
Hideki Mochizuki, managing director of Specialized Asia Pacific, said, “Our focus is always on the rider’s need for functionality and technically advanced products that provide a performance benefit. It’s what makes us Specialized. We want to make our products available to riders at the right time, at the right place, and we apply the same concepts to logistics management.”