Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics (CKL), a prominent cold-chain logistics provider in Singapore, has announced a strategic partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Kokubu Group Corp. The collaboration, formalised at a signing ceremony on 9 December 2025 in Tokyo, seeks to bolster high-performance cold-chain infrastructure in Singapore and key Asian markets. Commonwealth Capital remains the largest shareholder in CKL.
CKL is set to expand its capabilities into Southeast Asia, leveraging recent investments in digitalisation and energy-efficient systems to enhance food distribution reliability and safety. The centrepiece of this growth is a new logistics facility at 8 Jalan Besut, Jurong, Singapore. Spanning over 500,000 square feet and standing more than 100 metres tall, it is one of the tallest automated cold-chain facilities globally, featuring a high-bay automatic storage system and multi-temperature operations for up to 90,000 pallet positions.
The partnership combines Commonwealth Capital’s expertise in the food ecosystem, Kokubu Group’s extensive distribution networks, and MOL’s global shipping reach. This synergy aims to advance cold-chain reliability and transformation across Southeast Asia. Andrew Kwan, Founder and Group Managing Director of Commonwealth Capital, stated, “MOL’s entry and Kokubu’s enhanced investments into CKL come ahead of our intention to accelerate regional growth ambitions.”
Jotaro Tamura of MOL expressed confidence in contributing to the partnership’s strengths, whilst Akira Kokubu of Kokubu Group highlighted the potential for regional expansion. This collaboration marks a significant step in addressing the growing demand for modern cold-chain infrastructure in the region.
