Hanjin said on the 11th that it has expanded the area of its second fulfillment center in Los Angeles, U.S., to about twice the previous size. The move was taken preemptively in anticipation of increased cargo volume amid rising demand for K-beauty in North America.
The second LA fulfillment center Hanjin expanded this time is a facility that began operations in May last year. With the expansion, it now has an operating area of 9,500㎡.
Including the first fulfillment center, for which expansion was completed in 2024 (area 10,600㎡), Hanjin now operates fulfillment centers totaling 20,000㎡ in Los Angeles alone.
Hanjin carried out the latest expansion on the view that cargo volume will continue to grow, given that last year's exports of cosmetics to the U.S. rose 15.1% from the previous year to $2.2 billion, a record high.
In addition, the logistics center operates an automated picking system using logistics robots "Locus," and is continuing investments to improve operational efficiency, such as introducing a self-developed packing kiosk.
A Hanjin official said, "We carried out this third expansion to provide stable integrated logistics services in line with growing global demand for K-brands," adding, "We will serve as a strong partner so that K-brands can have strong competitiveness in local global markets."