About Us

Established in 1961, Eastern (1961) is now the
biggest reefer servicing company in Singapore.

We are the Authorised Service Agent / Warranty Centre of:

Company Profile

  • Parts Inventory: Around USD 3,000,000
  • Parts Distributor: Daikin Satellite Parts Centre (SPC)
  • Dealership: Carrier, Daikin, Starcool, Thermo King
  • Staff Strength: 120

New Business Opportunities (NBO)

  • New account for Ship-kit Management (PIL)
  • New overseas JV
  • Refrigeration Truck (Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia)
  • Supply of Reefer receptacles
  • Rebuilt electronic parts
  • Provision of monitoring services (ONE)
  • BlueEdge Digital Reseller – Reefer/ Ports/ Vessels

Eastern 1961 - Your Trusted Partner in Reefer Container Solutions Across Borders

  • Eastern 1961 has been specializing in the servicing of refrigerated (reefer) containers for shipping lines and leasing companies for over 42 years. Our customers highly value our exceptional service levels, and many have invited us to extend our services beyond Singapore.
  • We have since expanded our service network to Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, and our staff has grown to more than 700 people.
  • This growth is further endorsed by Carrier, the largest reefer machine manufacturer, which awarded Eastern 1961 the Top Performance Award, given to the best dealer in the region. In addition to being appointed as a service dealer for Carrier, Daikin, Star-Cool, and Thermo King, Eastern 1961 has also been designated by Daikin as a Satellite Parts Centre (SPC), tasked with holding sufficient inventory for distribution to dealers within the region.
  • Our continued commitment to excellence and reliability has earned us the trust of industry partners and various awards and recognition, reinforcing our reputation as a leading service provider in this field.

oUR milestones

1961

The Beginning

Eastern 1961 was established by Mr. Goh Hong Choon. In its early days, the company’s business activities revolved around second-hand car dealerships and providing loans for vehicle purchases.

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1983

Commenced Reefer Servicing Business

Mr. Willie Goh, the second son of Mr. Goh Hong Choon, left the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), where he had worked as a reefer technician for six years. He then offered his reefer machinery services to Container Depots under the same company name.

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2004

Joint Venture Eastern (Vietnam) Co. Ltd, Vietnam

Locations of Service: Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong

Types of Services: Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs), Machine and Structural repairs, Sales of Temperature Data Logger (Gocochain), 24/7 Emergency Service

Dealerships: Carrier, Daikin, Starcool, Thermo King

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2005

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary – Advance Marine & Logistics Pte Ltd, Singapore

Locations of Service: All key terminals in Singapore

Types of Services: Sale and Leasing of All Types of Containers, Modification of Containers, Wireless Real-Time Monitoring System for Containers and Cold Rooms, Reefer Receptacles, Sales of Temperature Data Logger (Gocochain), and Parts

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2005

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary – EHK Reefer Services Limited, Hong Kong

Locations of Service: All key terminals in Hong Kong

Types of Services: Ship-kit management, Export of Reefer Parts, and Parts Supply to vessels outside Hong Kong (Busan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Yokohama)

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2006

Joint Venture – IRS Eastern Inc., Philippines

Locations of Service: 1. Cavite 2. Batangas (Luzon) 3. Cebu (Visayas) 4. General Santos 5. Davao (Mindanao) 6. Cagayan de Oro 7. Panabo

Types of Services: Depot Operations, Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs), Machine and Structural Repairs, 24/7 Emergency Service, Sales of Temperature Data Logger (Gocochain)

Dealerships: Carrier, Daikin, Starcool, Thermo King

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2006

Joint Venture – TRG Eastern Co. Ltd., Thailand

Locations of Service: Bangkok PAT Port, Lat Krabang ICD, Laem Chabang Port

Types of Services: Depot Operations, Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs), Machine and Structural Repairs, Sales of Temperature Data Logger (Gocochain), 24/7 Emergency Service

Dealerships: Carrier, Daikin, Starcool, Thermo King

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2008

Joint Venture – B-Twelve Eastern Services Co. Ltd., Myanmar

Locations of Service: Yangon

Types of Services: Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs) and Machine Repairs, 24/7 Emergency Service

Dealerships: Carrier, Daikin, Starcool, Thermo King

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2017

Joint Venture – WCS Eastern Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Locations of Service: Port Klang

Types of Services: Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs) and Machine Repairs, 24/7 Emergency Service

Dealerships: Carrier, Daikin, Starcool

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2018

Joint Venture – IRS Eastern Vietnam Co., Ltd., Vietnam

Locations of Service: Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong

Types of Services: Refrigeration Trucks

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2019

Joint Venture – CoolTruck Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Locations of Service: West Malaysia

Types of Services: Refrigeration truck, Sales of Temperature Data Logger (Gocochain), Sale and Leasing of All Types of Containers

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2019

Relocation to New Main Office

16 Tuas Ave 8, a single-story JTC detached factory with a mezzanine. The total land size is 56,843 sq. ft., with a floor area of 28,721 sq. ft., making it 10 times larger than the previous main office. It is also located near the new mega terminal – PSA Tuas.

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2023

Joint Ventures – RMS Eastern Pty Ltd, Australia, and RMS Eastern NZ Ltd, New Zealand

Locations of Service: 1. Sydney 2. Melbourne 3. Brisbane 4. Adelaide 5. Wellington

Types of Services: Part Sales, Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs), 24/7 Emergency Service, Domestic Container Sales, Off-Hire Inspections, Shipkit Management, Sales of Temperature Data Logger (Gocochain)

Dealerships: Carrier, Daikin, Starcool, Thermo King

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2024

Joint Venture – Cogent Eastern Precision Pte Ltd, Singapore

Types of Services: Survey, Maintenance, and Repair of Containers, Modification of Containers, Manufacture of Standard and Customized Containers

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2025

Joint Venture – PT. Panjasa IRS Eastern, Indonesia

Locations of Service: Jakarta, Surabaya, Balik Papan, Timika

Types of Services: Depot Operations, Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs), Machine and Structural Repairs, 24/7 Emergency Service, Sales of Temperature Data Logger (Gocochain)

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