HONG KONG, Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerry Logistics Network Limited ('Kerry Logistics'; Stock Code 636.HK), a leading logistics service provider in Asia, was presented with the International Award at the DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards 2015. A dazzling award ceremony attended by senior executives and dignitaries was held in Hong Kong on 3 December 2015 to jointly celebrate the occasion with winners of the Awards.
With a history of 26 years, DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards is one of the most prestigious distinctions in the region. The International Award recognises companies for their success in enhancing Hong Kong's international reputation. Participating companies have to go through a highly-detailed vetting and selection process by a distinguished panel of academics and business leaders. Past winners of this award included Cathay Pacific, HSBC, Li & Fung and Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings, among other leading corporations in different industries.
At the award ceremony, Ellis Cheng, Chief Financial Officer of Kerry Logistics said, "We are delighted to join a group of top elites in receiving one of the highest recognitions in town for our efforts in building a strong international presence. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers who nominated us, and our fellow colleagues in 550 offices across 40 countries and territories for their effort and commitment in making this achievement a reality."
The award has demonstrated Kerry Logistics' outstanding achievements in business growth, product innovation, global marketing strategies, effective risk management, sound business understanding for different cultures, as well as commitment to socially responsible business practices across regions.
"All of us at Kerry Logistics will continue to work together and embrace both opportunities and challenges ahead through commitment, innovative solutions and top-of-class services. We will continue to leverage our strong Asian foothold and global network to increase the breadth and scale of integrated logistics solutions customised to client needs," Cheng added.
Established in 1990 by DHL and the South China Morning Post, the Awards give recognition to the vital contributions made by individuals and companies in maintaining and expanding the economic viability and international stature of Hong Kong and the neighbouring Pearl River Delta. The Awards seek to nurture the region's entrepreneurial spirit, and highlight excellence in corporate management and governance.
About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 636.HK)
Kerry Logistics is Asia's leading logistics service provider with extensive operations across Greater China and the ASEAN region. Its core competence is providing highly customised solutions to multinational corporations and international brands to enhance their supply chain efficiency, reduce overall costs and improve response time to market. It currently has more than 550 office locations in 40 countries and territories, and is managing 43 million sq ft of logistics facilities worldwide, providing customers with high reliability and flexibility to support their expansion and long-term growth. Kerry Logistics Network Limited is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a selected Member of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series 2015-2016.
