Changi Nexus One has direct apron access and has been designed as a facility for two tenants.
The facility will provide capacity to meet growing demand prior to the completion of the Changi East Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in the mid 2030s.
Tenants at Changi Nexus One are expected to bring new air logistics capabilities and adopt automation and smart technology in their operations.
Expeditors is taking space at the facility, with Regional Vice President – Malaysia, Singapore & Indonesia saying, “The new facility in Changi Airfreight Centre will enhance our end-to-end efficiency and reliability through fewer touch points, allowing Expeditors to further enhance our specialised cargo handling capabilities for pharmaceutical, aviation, semiconductor and other industries, and better serve the in-transit needs of our global customers.”
Changi Airport Group says Changi Nexus One is a sustainability pioneer, saying it is the first building at the airport to achieve both Green Mark Platinum and the Green Mark Platinum Positive Energy Building (PEB) certifications from the Building and Construction Authority.
The Green Mark Platinum PEB is issued to buildings with the highest environmental performance.
Changi Nexus One demonstrated it is a BCA super-low energy building that achieves more than 60% energy savings and generates more renewable energy than it consumes.
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are being installed across the airport including cargo buildings, and will be installed on the roof of Changi Nexus One in the first quarter of 2025.
By 2028, Changi Nexus One will generate enough on-site solar power to offset energy consumption by 140% so renewable energy will be channelled to other airport facilities.
Changi Nexus One is also the first private sector project in Singapore to adopt the collaborative contracting method, which fosters greater collaboration between project stakeholders, leading to improved efficiency.
The method focuses on risk management where all parties assess and evaluate potential project threats in advance, resulting in completion of works ahead of schedule, risk sharing and cost savings.
Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice President for Air Hub and Cargo Development at Changi Airport Group, says, “Through enhancing our cargo handling capacity and capabilities, we aim to stay at the forefront of the air cargo industry, putting Changi in a good position to capture growth from key cargo players, as well as growth in the region.”