Kerry Logistics Network Limited has strengthened its partnership with Italian coffee specialist illycaffè.

According to Kerry, the partnership between the two companies began in May 2017. In addition to providing integrated logistics solutions for illycaffé, Kerry also acts as the sole distributor of its iperEspresso coffee machines and capsules in Hong Kong.

Kerry’s total solutions include inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, sales and marketing, distribution to retail chains, e-retailers and offices, as well as deepening the brand’s market penetration through supermarkets, home appliance stores, lifestyle department stores and B2B office supply customers.

The partnership also covers sponsorships dedicated to premium customers from fashion and lifestyle, automobile and kitchenware brands.

“We are delighted to collaborate with illycaffè in helping to spread its distinctive Italian coffee culture in Hong Kong and advance its ongoing pursuit of internationalization,” said Robert Berger, executive director of fashion and lifestyle at Kerry Logistics (Hong Kong). “The extensive range of services Kerry Logistics provides for illycaffè typifies the tailor-made and flexible solutions on which our brand has been built. We will continue to nurture an enduring and fruitful collaboration with illycaffè by serving its operational demands and delivering innovative and diverse supply chain solutions.”

The two companies are developing their relationship to capitalize on the coffee market in Hong Kong, which is expanding at a double-digit rate, according to Kerry Logistics.