Sheng Siong invests S$520 million to build new future-ready distribution centre
Sheng Siong has broken ground on a S$520 million integrated headquarters and distribution center in Singapore to support its expansion. The facility will feature advanced automation and robotics to increase logistics capacity for over 120 stores.
Why it matters
This significant capital investment highlights the trend of retail automation and the importance of supply chain efficiency in urban markets.
The project, its largest investment to date, will more than double logistics capacity and support expansion beyond 120 stores
[SINGAPORE] Supermarket operator Sheng Siong broke ground on Monday (Jul 13) on a new integrated headquarters and distribution centre (IHDC) in Sungei Kadut, as part of a S$520 million investment to support its next phase of growth.
The seven-storey facility, expected to be completed in 2029, will span more than 61,000 square metres and provide storage capacity for more than 70,000 pallet positions.
It will be able to support more than 120 stores across Singapore, up from the group’s current network of 90 outlets.
At the ground-breaking ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, JTC assistant CEO for cluster group Christine Wong and Enterprise Singapore assistant managing director for services and growth enterprises Jeannie Lim.
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