China's Cainiao eyes Penang as site for proposed distribution park

China-based Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd plans to set up a distribution park in Batu Maung, Penang to capitalise on the strategic location and global surge in e-commerce.

总部位于中国的菜鸟智能物流网络有限公司计划在槟城峇都茂设立配送园区，以利用其战略位置和全球电子商务的激增。

The logistics company, an affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to conduct viability and feasibility studies on the development of the planned distribution park including the proposed components on 14th April.

这家物流公司是阿里巴巴集团控股有限公司的附属公司，4 月 14 日与槟城发展公司（PDC）签署了一份谅解备忘录（MoU），就包括拟议组成部分在内的计划中的配送园区的发展进行可行性和可行性研究。

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the results of the studies are expected to be out within six months to a year.

首席部长曹观友表示，研究结果预计将在六个月到一年内公布。

“Following the MoU signing, Cainiao has earmarked a piece of land measuring approximately 12.14ha owned by PDC close to the Batu Maung Air Cargo Complex and about 3.1km from the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, to be studied for the development of a distribution park.

“在签署谅解备忘录后，菜鸟已经指定了一块面积约 12.14 公顷的土地，由 PDC 拥有，靠近 Batu Maung 航空货运中心，距离 Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah 大桥约 3.1 公里，用于研究开发分配公园。

“The distribution park in Penang is planned to encompass a regional e-commerce and logistics hub, serving the e-commerce small and medium enterprises and cater to the demand for warehousing and distribution by air cargo operators,” he told a press conference after witnessing the MoU signing on 14th April.

“槟城的配送园区计划包括一个区域电子商务和物流中心，为电子商务中小型企业提供服务，并满足航空货运运营商对仓储和配送的需求，”他在见证后的新闻发布会上说4 月 14 日签署了谅解备忘录。

Chow said given the global expansion of the logistics industry, the plan for a distribution park in Penang is timely and relevant.

周表示，鉴于物流业的全球扩张，槟城配送园区的计划是及时和相关的。

He said distribution centres provide a single location to stock a large number of products making it a fundamental component of a supply network, and such facilities are in high demand in Penang, which is a prime location for industries and export-oriented businesses.

他说，配送中心提供单一地点来储存大量产品，使其成为供应网络的基本组成部分，而槟城对此类设施的需求量很大，槟城是工业和出口导向型企业的黄金地段。

The MoU was signed by PDC CEO Aziz Bakar and Cainiao KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd CEO Tim Fan.

谅解备忘录由 PDC 首席执行官 Aziz Bakar 和菜鸟 KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd 首席执行官 Tim Fan 签署。

Tim Fan said Malaysia is a very strategic location for the logistics company and it sees a huge opportunity to grow in this market.

Tim Fan说，马来西亚对物流公司来说是一个非常具有战略意义的地点，它看到了在这个市场发展的巨大机会。

“Our first hub in Malaysia is at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and we want to grow the business in the northern region with Penang being the second (hub),” he added.

 他补充说,“我们在马来西亚的第一个枢纽位于吉隆坡国际机场，我们希望以槟城为第二个（枢纽）发展北部地区的业务。”