Kerry Express (Thailand) Public Company Limited (KEX), the country's leading express delivery provider, together with Caltex by Star Petroleum Refining Public Company Limited (SPRC) subsidiary, Star Fuels Marketing Limited (SFL), the exclusive licensee of Caltex fuels in Thailand, recently celebrated the expansion of Kerry Express Parcel Shop at nearly 100 Caltex fuel service stations in Bangkok and other provinces. Kerry Express also offers Kerry Drop-off service in various Caltex fuel service stations to enable fast and convenient delivery solutions for E-Commerce businesses. The expansion of Kerry Express Parcel Shop in Caltex fuel service stations will help to enhance Caltex fuel service stations' retail offerings in the stations.
Mr. Andy Zhao, Head of Franchise Channel Management, Kerry Express (Thailand) Public Company Limited (KEX), said "The 2023 statistics from the Department of Business Development indicated tremendous growth of E-commerce businesses in Thailand with over 66.90% of Thai consumers using E-commerce platforms to purchase products and services. The number of E-commerce business registrations especially small business also continually rises by 98.46%. Such growth was the driving force behind Kerry Express's commitment to service excellency and sustainable development. Our vision is to build a strong business ecosystem through collaborations with leading partners such as Caltex to provide solution to customers in various markets and drive growth for all parties. Therefore, we are pleased to partner with Caltex through the expansion of Kerry Express's service points at Caltex fuel service stations. In addition, Kerry Express has also added Kerry Drop-off service to facilitate e-commerce sellers to conveniently ship their parcels at Caltex fuel service stations."
"This partnership not only unlocks existing business limitations but also offers flexible and convenient delivery solutions for every online order", concluded Mr. Zhao
Miss Sompratana Chermsirivatana, Vice President, Retail Business Development, Star Fuels Marketing Limited revealed "We strives to always create joyful experiences for our customers. The company has consistently expanded our non-oil businesses to provide more convenience to our motorists and customers using Caltex fuel service station beyond being just a re-fueling stop by partnering with various branded business partners such as convenient stores, restaurants, coffee shops, tire changing service shops, lubricant oil changing service shops, and car maintenance and repair shops. In addition, we continue to expand our collaboration with additional partners to diversify our shop choices at Caltex fuel service stations and offer impressive experiences to our Caltex customers. The company is delighted to have partnered with Kerry Express as the partnership is considered our major strategic move to expand our collaboration with business partners which would help to strengthen our Caltex fuel service station, equipping them with more retail offerings, enabling fuel service stations to be more comprehensive."
"There are currently Kerry Express parcel delivery shops at 97 Caltex fuel service stations nationwide and there is a plan to widely broaden service points to cover more locations. The shops so far have gained a positive response from consumers and are expected to attract more customers to Caltex fuel service stations which will in a way help drive overall business growth", added Miss Sompratana.