Kuala Lumpur - Sumiso (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Sumitomo Group) (Kuala Lumpur Airport) (AIR Freight)
Kuala Lumpur - Sumiso (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Sumitomo Group) is a Malaysian logistics provider established in 1988 as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Warehouse Co Ltd. The company operates across Malaysia with a workforce exceeding 100 employees and positions itself as a provider of reliable, Japanese-quality logistics services at competitive rates. It maintains a strong sales team to follow up on client opportunities and collaborates with Sumitomo member offices as part of its network.
Air Freight capabilities are a core focus. The company is noted as one of the top IATA registered agents and maintains direct relationships with a broad range of airlines. It handles exporting volumes in the 200–300 tons per month range and has received recognition as a top agent by airlines. Services include express pickup within city limits up to five hours before departure and express delivery within five hours of arrival, with both options also available in economy formats. The facility includes an office and bonded warehouse inside Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) that is secured with CCTV and alarms. The company provides release services for MAWB consignee, 365-day year-round transfers from airline terminals to its bonded warehouse, and guarantee no storage fees when pre-alerts are received (within Kuala Lumpur).
A variety of value-added air freight services are offered, including handling of airplane ULDs in its warehouse, and air-to-air or sea-to-air trans-shipment between KUL and Port Klang. It also offers airfreight trans-shipment via KUL to East Malaysia airports such as Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Bintulu, Miri, and Labuan, with a note that trans-shipment can lower costs through re-documentation at KUL. The service portfolio also covers project cargo, oversized cargo, and air charter options through associations such as WCAPN and TCLA for time-critical shipments, along with handling of sensitive categories like AOG, exhibitions, luxury vehicles, oil & gas components, and automotive parts.
Temperature-controlled solutions are available for perishable goods, including frozen, chilled, and ambient transportation and storage for pharmaceuticals, food, flowers, live fish, and chemicals. Dangerous Goods handling is provided with packing, labeling, documentation, and carrier assignment appropriate to each DG class, supported by DGLA membership. The quality control framework is described as a whiteboard-monitored system with regular briefings twice daily. The air freight segment emphasizes speed, reliability, and a robust operational discipline to ensure timely delivery and visibility throughout the supply chain.
On the sea freight side, the company operates as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) handling FCL and LCL shipments, with a dedicated rate sourcing team to secure competitive rates. Export and import consolidation are offered, along with project cargo services including charter vessel options and coordination of conventional vessel arrangements with associated stevedoring partners in Japan. The portfolio includes ISO tank solutions for chemicals, powders, and liquid foodstuffs, reflecting a diversified approach to maritime logistics and specialized cargo handling.
General services extend beyond freight transport to encompass customs clearance, tariff consultation, and duty exemption guidance. The company runs a fleet of 20 trucks equipped with GPS tracking for terrestrial transport and cross-border trucking services connecting Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. A bonded warehouse in Port Klang provides record management and value-added services such as VMI, push-pull operations, and security features. Additional handling capabilities include packing, re-packing, picking, labeling, security management, and insurance agency support. The client base spans various industries, including electronics, automotive parts, semiconductors, chemicals, machinery, construction materials, and downstream components, underlining the company’s breadth across multiple sectors.
Regional presence across Malaysia is marked by offices and warehouses in Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Port Klang, Shah Alam, Johor Bahru, Penang, and East Malaysia cities such as Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Bintulu, Labuan, Sibu, Miri, Sandakan, and Tawau. While the core emphasis remains air and sea freight, the organization maintains a broad footprint to facilitate timely shipments and distribution across domestic and cross-border routes. The integrated approach combines freight forwarding with value-added services and warehousing to support end-to-end supply chain needs for a diverse customer base.
