Raising decarbonisation efforts crucial for ports
Port operators across Malaysia should step up their decarbonisation efforts to meet international environmental standards and remain competitive in the global maritime industry, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Ports of Johor set to reach TEU target this year
The Ports of Johor are close to achieving their target of handling 15 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) this year and are expected to break into the world's top 10 container ports in 2026.
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.
