Malaysian ports to be assigned distinct roles to avoid duplication, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: Major ports along the Straits of Malacca will be assigned distinct roles to prevent overlapping functions and strengthen Malaysia's logistics competitiveness, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
New govt policies adding to Sandakan SMEs' woes, say biz groups
KOTA KINABALU: New rules imposed by government agencies have burdened small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sandakan already pressured by rising operational costs, supply shortages and port problems, say business operators.
HCM City steps up efforts to boost trade
Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City is striving to promote higher-value exports, integrate logistics and adopt more enterprise-focused policies to sustain growth and make better use of free trade agreements (FTAs), according to its officials.
70 YEARS OF MOVING MALAYSIA FORWARD
ONE of Malaysia's earliest homegrown logistics players, Central Forwarding Agency (CFA), is commemorating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of evolution from a pioneering local forwarding agent into a fully integrated logistics solutions provider.
MASkargo, IAG Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo complete first customer shipment trial
KUALA LUMPUR: MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo), IAG Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have completed a trial of the first customer shipment transported across all three carriers, marking a major milestone ahead of the full launch of their global cargo joint business later this year.
Iran war sets record US$44mil to ship US oil to Asia
The cost of shipping US crude to Asia has surged to a fresh record as buyers are desperate to secure energy shipments amid escalating disruptions to supplies in the Middle East.
Logistics sector beats expectations amid war
RHB Research has maintained an "overweight" call on the transportation sector, which performed ahead of expectations during its recent June reporting quarter.
Charting a bigger course
Every day, thousands of tonnes of goods make their way from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak – from rice and sugar to diapers, milk powder and beverages.
Evocom targets RM20.5mil from ACE Market IPO
Evocom Bhd aims to raise RM20.5mil from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its Sept 28, 2026 listing on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market.
Capital A posts strong second quarter after PN17 exit
Capital A Bhd expects a modest operational rebound in the fourth quarter (4Q26) as year-end peak travel demand, restoration of airline capacity and stronger eCommerce volumes help offset another challenging quarter ahead amid capacity cuts and seasonal weakness.
