United Parcel Service boosts Penang offering with new package centre

United Parcel Service Inc on Wednesday said it has opened a new package centre in Penang, Malaysia, and expanded its airport facility to improve services for customers.

The Atlanta, Georgia, US-based shipping and supply chain services company said the new centre will support enhanced services for a variety of customers in the city of Penang, offering greater access to the company's global network.

Located in the Penang Science Park North, the 20,000 square foot site is situated in the vicinity of businesses operating in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

Alongside the new packaging centre, UPS said it has expanded its existing facility at Penang airport to improve processing capabilities.

"UPS’s new service means pickup times for exports of the company’s Express and Worldwide Express Freight shipments for businesses in eight areas – including Butterworth, Batu Kawan and Bayan Lepas – are extended by up to two hours, giving customers more time to prepare outbound shipments," UPS explained.

Additionally, deliveries to businesses in Batu Kawan, Perai, Penang, and Kulim will also be delivered sooner.