Penang - Sumiso (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Sumitomo Group) (Penang) (Air & Seafreight)
Penang - Sumiso (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Sumitomo Group) operates as a long-established logistics unit in Malaysia, with roots dating back to 1988 as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Warehouse Co Ltd. The company emphasizes stability and a commitment to Japanese quality service, supported by a sizable team and a nationwide footprint across Malaysia. Its presence includes offices and bonded facilities, intended to support a broad range of freight operations from key airports to major seaports, with a focus on reliability and comprehensive service coverage.
Air Freight is a core capability, supported by direct airline relationships and recognition as a top IATA registered agent. The company highlights export volumes, express pick-up and delivery options, and a bonded warehouse located inside Kuala Lumpur International Airport, enabling secure handling and efficient movement of shipments. Value-added features include transfers within the airline network, no storage fees if pre-alerts are received, and prompt release and documentation support to mitigate delays. The operation also provides ULD build-up/breakdown, air-to-air and sea-to-air trans-shipment between KLIA and Port Klang, and capacity for time-sensitive, project, and oversized cargo. Temperature-controlled services address perishable items, with options for frozen, chilled, and ambient transport and storage, extending to pharmaceuticals, food, flowers, live fish, and chemicals through temperature-controlled logistics.
In the Sea Freight domain, the company positions itself as an NVOCC for FCL and LCL shipments, with export and import consolidation capabilities and experience in project cargo through vessel charters. The use of ISO tanks for chemicals and liquids indicates a diversified handling capability for specialized cargo.
General services include in-house customs clearance, tariff consultation, and duty exemption assistance. The organization operates a fleet of trucks with GPS tracking, and maintains cross-border trucking between Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. A bonded warehouse in Port Klang supports record management and value-added services such as VMI, push-pull operations, packing, re-packing, picking, labeling, and security management. The portfolio covers handling for a wide range of industries, including electronics, automotive parts, machinery, and construction materials.
By design, the company has established a regional network across Malaysia with offices and warehouses in Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Port Klang, Shah Alam, Johor Bahru, and Penang, along with presence in East Malaysia locations such as Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Bintulu, and Labuan. The breadth of coverage suggests a capability to support both domestic and international freight operations, including cross-border shipments and project cargo needs.
Overall, Penang - Sumiso (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd emphasizes stability, Japanese-quality service, and a comprehensive range of freight forwarding services, spanning air and sea freight, customs handling, warehousing, and specialized cargo needs. The firm’s integrated approach aims to provide end-to-end logistics solutions from origin to destination, backed by a robust local presence and a history of industry recognition.
