SATO CORPORATION CO TASCO BERHAD

Company Classification

TASCO Berhad is neither a factory (manufacturer) nor a trader. It is classified as a Logistics Service Provider (Service Sector). The company does not manufacture physical goods, nor does it buy and sell commodities. Instead, it provides third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain management services to other businesses.

Company Introduction

TASCO Berhad was incorporated in Malaysia in 1974. It is a leading one-stop logistics solutions provider and is a subsidiary of Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., which is part of the Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) Group, a renowned Japanese shipping and logistics conglomerate.

The company is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and operates a comprehensive network of offices and warehouses throughout Malaysia.

Business Segments

TASCO Berhad operates through two main business divisions:

1. International Transportation Solutions (ITS)

This division handles international logistics, including air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, and customs clearance services.

2. Domestic Transportation Solutions (DTS)

This division manages local logistics operations, including warehousing, cold chain logistics, trucking, haulage, and distribution services.

The company serves a diverse range of industries, including electrical and electronics, automotive, chemical, retail, and food and beverage, by providing customized supply chain solutions.

Key Information

Country: Malaysia

Year Established: 1974

Core Business: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Services

SATO Corporation and TASCO Berhad are two prominent entities in Malaysia, with SATO specializing in auto-ID and labeling product manufacturing, and TASCO Berhad focusing on logistics services. Below is the list of products and services they offer.

SATO Corporation Products (Auto-ID and Labeling Solutions)

Hardware Products

- Industrial Barcode Printers: High-durability printers designed for heavy-duty industrial labeling.

- Desktop Barcode Printers: Compact printers suitable for retail, healthcare, and office environments.

- Mobile Printers: Portable printers for on-the-go labeling, price marking, and receipt printing.

- RFID Printers and Readers: Advanced printers capable of encoding and printing RFID tags and labels.

- Hand Labelers: Manual labeling tools used for price marking, date coding, and promotional labeling.

Consumables

- Labels and Tags: Plain, pre-printed, thermal, and synthetic labels for various industries.

- Thermal Transfer Ribbons: High-quality ink ribbons for durable thermal printing.

- RFID Tags and Labels: Smart labels integrated with RFID chips for tracking and inventory management.

- Wristbands: Specialized patient ID wristbands for healthcare and event wristbands.

Software and Solutions

- Label Design Software: Programs used to create and customize barcode and RFID labels.

- Printer Management Software: Tools for remote monitoring and management of printer fleets.

- Integration Software: Solutions to connect printing hardware with existing ERP and warehouse systems.

TASCO Berhad Services (Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions)

Contract Logistics

- Warehousing: Public and bonded warehousing, inventory management, and cross-docking.

- Cold Chain Logistics: Temperature-controlled storage and transportation for food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.

- Distribution Services: Local transport, delivery, and domestic freight management.

Air Freight Forwarding

- Export and import air freight services.

- Customs clearance and documentation handling.

- Charter flight services.

Ocean Freight Forwarding

- Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation.

- Port-to-port and door-to-door shipping solutions.

Land Transportation

- Container haulage.

- Domestic trucking and distribution.

- Cross-border trucking services linking Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.