Dr Ling's foresight defined Malaysia's modern logistics sector, says FMFF
PETALING JAYA: With a foresight that would come to define an entire industry, Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik was remembered for laying the foundations of Malaysia's modern logistics sector while shaping both policy and talent development.
Cutbacks needed, not handouts
As each day passes, the hope for a short conflict in West Asia becomes more uncertain, with some commentators now predicting a longer period of hostilities, even perhaps extending for one to three years.
PPC moves to shield supply chains from global energy shocks
PETALING JAYA: The Penang Port Commission (PPC) is stepping up measures to keep supply chains running smoothly as global energy uncertainty continues to disrupt logistics and drive up costs.
War fails to dent MTT Shipping IPO, expansion plans
MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd is forging ahead with expansion plans and an April initial public offering (IPO), shrugging off disruptions from the Middle East war as cargo volumes hold steady.
Fuel shocks no longer hit Capital A the same way
With its aviation business sold earlier this year, Capital A Bhd's new business structure has limited exposure to rising jet fuel prices, analysts say.
Henan opening up via multimodal logistics
With a sharp blast of a whistle, a China-Europe freight train slowly pulled out of Putian railway station in Zhengzhou, capital of Central China's Henan province, in late March, its carriages packed with auto parts and electronics bound for Hamburg, Germany.
Ministry to meet restaurateurs over claims of 10-30% rise in operating costs
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will soon call in the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Operators Association over claims that operating costs have risen by 10 to 30%.
Winning the smart battery game
For commercial vehicle fleet operators today, fuel, labour, and maintenance and repairs often rank among their most costly expenses.
Asian ports remain vulnerable to US-Iran conflict
Asian ports are increasingly exposed to congestion spillovers arising from the ongoing United States-Iran conflict, with shipping route disruptions in West Asia triggering knock-on effects across global supply chains, according to CIMB Research.
US Navy ships' Penang stop a routine logistics call, says Defence Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The presence of two United States Navy vessels at the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) in Penang was a routine port call for logistical purposes before continuing their voyage.
