What GKE Corporation LTD does

GKE Corporation Limited is a Singapore-headquartered, publicly listed integrated logistics and warehousing solutions provider founded in 2001. The company operates through two broad segments: Warehousing & Logistics and Strategic Investments. The logistics segment comprises wholly-owned subsidiaries including GKE Warehousing & Logistics Pte Ltd (613,575 sq ft of warehouse space), GKE Freight Pte Ltd (sea/air freight forwarding and NVOCC operations), GKE Express Logistics Pte Ltd (heavy haulage and project logistics), GKE Metal Logistics Pte Ltd (LME-approved warehouse operator for non-ferrous metals), GKE Marquis Pte Ltd (specialty chemical storage and marine logistics), and GKE Services Pte Ltd (port management contractor to PSA). The company serves enterprise customers across consumer products, manufacturing, oil & gas, electronics, and retail industries through a B2B direct sales model with quote-based pricing.

The strategic investments segment centers on industrial biotechnology through Van der Horst Energy Limited (VDHE), which holds a 51% stake in Shenyang China Starzyme Company Limited (SCS), which in turn wholly owns Chaoyang China Starzyme Company Limited (CCS) and Shenyang Sunrise Bio-technology Co., Ltd in Liaoning Province, China. CCS operates a large-scale fermentation factory with 530m³ aggregated tank capacity (8 main fermentation tanks of 60,000 liters each), a 1 tonne/hour spray dryer, and produces single enzymes (Starzymes series), blended enzymes (Asianase series), combined formulas (Fatty King), and probiotic microorganisms (Lee Mecon) for animal feed, food/flour, bio-ethanol, and industrial applications. The biotech operations hold ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000 certifications and multiple Chinese patents. A separate strategic investment is Wuzhou Xing Jian Readymix Concrete Co., Ltd (established 2013, production since 2016, brand: 星建) in Wuzhou City, China.

GKE makes money through transaction fees (freight forwarding), managed services (warehousing, metal logistics, port manpower), professional services (project logistics), and hardware sales (enzymes, concrete). Distribution is via direct B2B field sales and channel partners, with geographic reach spanning Singapore, China, and globally through the LME network and overseas freight agents. Reported expansion intent includes doubling enzyme fermentation capacity, building a biodiesel refinery (vertically integrated enzyme demand), and acquiring enzyme companies in textile and paper/pulp segments.

Name

GKE Corporation LTD

Legal name

GKE Corporation Limited

Website

https://gke.com.sg

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GKE Corporation Limited is a Singapore-headquartered, publicly listed integrated warehousing and logistics solutions provider with strategic investments in enzyme manufacturing and ready-mix concrete, serving enterprise customers across consumer products, manufacturing, oil & gas, electronics, and retail industries globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Logistics and Warehousing Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemicals & Petrochemicals (Non-Hazmat Specialized Handling) (TLAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE), GxP Warehousing, Storage & Distribution (ambient + controlled) (HLAGAMAH)

Keywords

• Integrated logistics services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Freight forwarding services
• Enzyme manufacturing
• Metal warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Warehousing & Logistics Services: End-to-end logistics solutions including warehousing, inventory management, distribution, labeling, container packing/unpacking, order consolidation, bonded warehouse cargo handling, and permit declaration services.
2. Freight Forwarding Services: Sea and air freight forwarding services, multi-modal transportation (sea, air, land), FCL and LCL services, NVOCC operations, build-own consolidations, project cargo handling.
3. Metal Logistics Services: LME-approved warehouse operations, LME Warrants issuance, land transportation, freight forwarding, custom clearance, stevedoring, packaging, shipping services for non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, zinc).
4. Express/Project Logistics Services: Heavy haulage and handling services, out-of-gauge transportation, project logistics management with fleet of prime movers and trailers.
5. Enzyme Manufacturing & Sales: Production and sale of enzymes (single enzymes and blended enzymes) for animal feeds, food/flour, bio-ethanol processing, and industrial applications. Also microorganisms for pro-biotic products.
6. Strategic Investment - Ready-Mix Concrete: Wuzhou Xing Jian Readymix Concrete Co., Ltd manufactures and sells ready-mix concrete under brand name '星建'. Started production in June 2016.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

GKE Corporation Limited provides integrated warehousing, logistics, and freight forwarding services through subsidiaries in Singapore and China, including 3PL, metal warehousing (LME-approved), project/heavy haulage, sea and air freight forwarding, and port services to enterprise customers. Through its biotech subsidiary Van der Horst Energy Limited (VDHE), it also manufactures and sells industrial enzymes and microorganism products from fermentation facilities in Liaoning Province, China, and holds a strategic investment in ready-mix concrete manufacturing.

Product overview

GKE Corporation LTD operates two broad business segments: warehousing & logistics services and strategic investments. The logistics segment includes multiple subsidiaries offering end-to-end supply chain solutions: GKE Warehousing & Logistics (warehousing and inventory management), GKE Freight (sea and air freight forwarding), GKE Express Logistics (heavy haulage and project logistics), GKE Marquis (chemical storage and marine logistics), GKE Services (port management), and GKE Metal Logistics (LME-approved metal warehousing). The biotech segment operates through Van der Horst Energy Limited and its subsidiaries (SCS, CCS, Sunrise) producing enzyme products under brand lines including Starzymes (single enzymes), Asianase (blended enzymes for livestock), Fatty King (enzyme/YCW/microorganism formulas for broilers), and Lee Mecon (probiotic microorganisms). Strategic investments include Wuzhou Xing Jian Readymix Concrete Co., Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Starzyme: Enzyme product line including single enzymes for animal feed, food/flour processing, and bio-ethanol processing, as well as blended enzymes for poultry and pigs
• Asianase
• Fatty King
• Lee Mecon
• 星建

Products and services

• GKE Warehousing & Logistics
• GKE Freight Forwarding
• GKE Express Logistics (Project & Heavy Haulage)
• GKE Marquis (Specialty Chemical & Marine Logistics)
• GKE Services (Port Management Contractor)
• GKE Metal Logistics (LME-Approved Warehousing)
• Starzymes Series (Single Enzymes)
• Asianase Series (Blended Enzymes)
• Fatty King Series
• Lee Mecon Series
• Wuzhou Xing Jian Readymix Concrete (星建)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fermentation tank capacity can be doubled with quick startup using available vacant land
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Liaoning Universities Environment SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaboration for developing and testing new strains of Micro-Organism and Fermentation criteria for enzyme production. Includes new microorganism strains and breeding criteria for animal feeds.
• Liaoning University Life Science SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaboration for microorganism strain development and breeding criteria for animal feeds and yeast culture.
• Jiangnan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaboration for enzyme research including new microorganism strains for breeding yeast culture and food grade Propionate Acid fermentation.
• Dalian Industrial University - Bio and Food Technology SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaboration for microorganism strain development, fermentation criteria determination, and fermentation of Propionic Acid and alpha-galactosidase.
• Van der Horst Energy Limited (VDHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDHE is a key subsidiary/investment of GKE. VDHE owns 51% stake in Shenyang China Starzyme Company Limited (SCS), which owns 100% of Chaoyang China Starzyme Company Limited (CCS) and Sunrise Bio-technology Co., Ltd. VDHE's planned Biodiesel Refinery would require Enzymes as catalyst, ensuring reliable supply through these subsidiaries.
• London Metal Exchange (LME)coreTechnology or IntegrationGKE Metal Logistics Pte Ltd is an approved LME warehouse operator, enabling custody of metals traded on the LME and issuance of LME Warrants via London Agent in accordance with LME procedures.
• Local and Overseas Freight Agents/PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local and overseas agents and partners for freight forwarding services, enabling multi-modal transportation and door-to-door services across the region.
• Port of Singapore Authority (PSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGKE Services Pte Ltd is one of the main contractors to PSA providing manpower solutions in PSA Container Terminals management, Pasir Panjang Automobile Terminal, and selected major shipping lines.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AB Enzymes: Specialty industrial enzyme manufacturer serving food, feed, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to Starzyme's single and blended enzyme product lines in target end-markets.
• Amano Enzyme: Japanese specialty enzyme manufacturer serving food, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Starzyme's enzyme manufacturing operations with similar focus on industrial enzyme applications.
• CWT Limited: Singapore-listed integrated logistics and supply chain provider offering warehousing, freight forwarding, and commodity marketing. Directly comparable to GKE's warehousing and logistics segment with similar Singapore base and multi-segment structure.
• Yusen Logistics: Asia-Pacific headquartered contract logistics and freight forwarding provider. Comparable to GKE Warehousing & Logistics and GKE Freight for multi-modal supply chain solutions across the region.
• C. Steinweg Group: Global commodity logistics specialist with extensive metal warehousing operations and LME-approved facilities. Directly comparable to GKE Metal Logistics' LME warrant issuance and non-ferrous metals custody business.

Regional players

• Hutchison Port Holdings Trust: Singapore-listed port operator with deep ties to PSA and regional container terminal operations. Comparable to GKE Services' PSA manpower contractor business from a port ecosystem perspective.

Broad incumbents

• DSM-Firmenich: Global life sciences and nutrition major with substantial enzyme and feed additive business. Comparable to Starzyme's animal feed and food enzyme segments from a product portfolio standpoint.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global leader in industrial enzymes serving animal feed, food, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Starzyme's enzyme product portfolio but operates at vastly larger scale across geographies.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics giant with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable to GKE's freight forwarding and contract logistics operations with overlapping multi-modal capabilities.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): Global contract logistics leader operating extensive warehousing and distribution networks in Singapore and China. Comparable to GKE's integrated warehousing segment as a broad incumbent with overlapping enterprise customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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