Ninja Van invests US$50m in automation across Southeast Asia

This is expected to increase their operational productivity by up to 50%.

Ninja Van Group is investing US$50m in automating its parcel processing capabilities for its operations in Southeast Asia. 

The investment, which will equip nine of its key regional hubs by the second half of 2024, is expected to increase their operational productivity by up to 50%. 

“An optimal delivery experience is critical in helping brands build trust amongst online shoppers, so it is crucial for us to continue investing in systems and processes that can drive these outcomes,” Joel Ong, Ninja Van Group’s Chief Operating Officer, said.

“We believe this will result in a measurable impact on Ninja Van’s business and strengthen our ability to serve our customers across the region.” 

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This followed that roll out of automated technology and solutions across Its key parcel hubs in Singapore in 2021. 

Ninja Vann had also installed an integrated measurement and sortation system in Philippines early this year. 

The company also plans to acquire 200 dimensioning weight scanners in Indonesia to automate the parcel measurement process. 

This is on top of its move to open a new parcel sort hub in Thailand with a new four-kilometre semi-automated parcel sorting conveyor belt.