Uniqlo's new Cavite logistics hub puts spotlight on Japanese concepts

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MANILA, Philippines — Federal Land NRE Global Inc. (FNG) and Fast Retailing Philippines Inc. (FRPH) opened the Uniqlo Logistics Facility at Riverpark North, General Trias City, celebrating a milestone for both companies while reinforcing Cavite’s role in regional logistics and investment activity.

The opening of this logistics facility marks a crucial step in strengthening the operational backbone of the Japanese retail brand in the Philippines. It supports not only business growth, but also efficiency, reliability, and the ability to serve customers better.

“More notably, it signals confidence. Confidence in the Philippines as a market, in its hard-working and determined people, and in the role that thoughtful infrastructure plays in enabling long-term progress. This facility also reflects how our developments are evolving,” said FNG president Thomas Mirasol in his welcome speech. “While we continue to build residential and commercial spaces, we are also attempting to create integrated environments where businesses can operate, communities can grow, and opportunities can expand.”

FNG is a joint venture between Federal Land Inc. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd, two real-estate giants in the Philippines and Japan. FNG is dedicated to building developments that combine Japanese ingenuity with Filipino sensibilities.

The massive, state-of-the-art facility is located at Riverpark, which continues to expand its ecosystem of developments across logistics, retail, residential, and institutional uses, reflecting its gradual build-out as a fully integrated township.

This new logistics hub will hopefully enrich the lives of many Filipinos through Japanese concepts, design, and quality. This year holds special significance because it is the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines under the theme, “Weaving the Future Together, Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities.”

“This theme beautifully encapsulates the spirit of partnership and shared vision that has grown over decades. In this context, the establishment of the logistics facility stands as a testament to the deep trust and strong relationship the [retail] company has cultivated with the Philippines over many years. It is this trust built through dedicated collaboration and mutual respect that has now culminated in the creation of a local presence, further weaving together a future in peace and prosperity. From the perspective of the Japanese government, logistics is a cornerstone of fostering economic growth, disaster resilience, and social equity,” said Embassy of Japan in the Philippines Minister for Economic Affairs Yokota Naobumi in his speech.

In response, Geraldine Sia, the retail brand’s chief operating officer, said: “When we say Fast Retailing's corporate statement, 'Changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom, change the world,’ it’s not just a statement. It’s a responsibility we carry in how we grow, how we operate, and how we contribute to society. The [facility’s] opening represents just exactly that.”

The facility, added Sia, will play a critical role in supporting the company’s growth, allowing it to strengthen its supply chain, support the rapid expansion of its e-commerce business, and ensure a more stable and consistent availability of Lifewear for its customers across the Philippines. This would mean a better, more seamless experience, whether customers are shopping in-store or online.

In line with the brand’s sustainability commitments, it is also taking steps to reduce its environmental impact, including the introduction of solar power. For the brand, it is about challenging the perception of what a logistics facility can be — that it can be modern, responsible, and people-centered.

“As we look ahead, our goal is simple, to continue growing in a way that creates value, not only for our business, but for our customers, our partners, and the communities we serve,” Sia shared. “We hope this facility becomes a meaningful contributor to the local community, in time, a benchmark for excellent supply chain management in the Philippines.”

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