In a statement, AIT said this is part of the company’s global expansion plans to set up two new facilities in Southeast Asia, primarily in Malaysia and Singapore.

The new facilities are expected to provide comprehensive freight forwarding services with a primary focus on air and ocean imports and exports.

AIT’s senior vice president, Asia, Wilson Lee said manufacturing is rapidly growing in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia.

“Our subject matter experts in both newly opened locations are already serving customers in the automotive, industrial, and technology sectors,” Lee said.

AIT also has well-established global networks to support special shipping requirements for consumer retail, food logistics and life sciences.

“Therefore, we are well-positioned to offer seamless onboarding for customers in those industries,” he added.

Both locations in Malaysia and Singapore are situated near major airports and seaports.

AIT’s chief business officer, Greg Weigel said establishing dedicated teams in Malaysia and Singapore further supports AIT’s robust business in Southeast Asia while strengthening relationships with local partners.

“AIT’s expanding presence is helping shippers to reduce risk by embracing a broader variety of sourcing options in their supply chains,” he said.

With the addition of these facilities, AIT’s geographic footprint in Asia has expanded to six countries.

The Chicago-based supply chain solutions company is expected to open more facilities in the region next year.