Perodua at present signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia Rail Hyperlink (MRL), which itself signed an MoU with Kuantan Port. It’s for potential long-term collaborations for the East Coast Rail Hyperlink’s (ECRL) freight transportation companies, which is able to come on stream by January 2027.
The MoUs had been signed by Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, MRL CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak and Lee Chun Fai, chairman of Kuantan Port and Group CEO/MD of IJM Corp, witnessed by transport minister Anthony Loke, who praised Perodua for being the primary mover.
We frequently consider the ECRL as a passenger prepare service, however the MoU between MRL and Perodua will discover the potential for transporting its merchandise (automobiles and components) to the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia to complement the market chief’s rising want for logistical help.
The three events stated the MoU is poised to spur companies to modify the motion of cargo from the standard street methodology to the 665-km ECRL community. No estimations on price and quantity had been shared, however one would think about that items transport through ECRL could be quicker and extra dependable than utilizing vehicles, to not point out extra environmentally pleasant. Loke stated in his speech that the transfer from street to rail will cut back the variety of business automobiles on the street, which is able to in flip enhance street security.
“We need to diversify the best way we transport our merchandise, and ECRL is a viable choice to this want. This MoU will allow us to discover intimately all alternatives for each events,” Zainal stated.
“The inking MoU has vital which means for MRL as we unlock ECRL’s worth, not simply as a viable transportation for the general public but in addition a dependable logistic service for native and worldwide companies,” Darwis stated, calling ECRL a game-changer for logistics to the East Coast.
“The ECRL serves as a key enabler in enhancing regional connectivity and financial growth, underpinned by its ‘landbridge’ connecting Kuantan Port wharf to the wharves at Northport and Westports in Port Klang. This significant ‘last-mile’ connectivity between Kuantan Port and Port Klang will streamline the switch of products between ports and tackle the difficulty of double-handling of cargo,” the MRL chief added.
“The MoU with MRL and Perodua marks a pivotal step in optimising our logistics community. Leveraging the ECRL, Kuantan Port goals to boost connectivity and effectivity, supply aggressive logistics prices and enhance supply occasions. This strategic collaboration will improve our logistics capabilities, set up Kuantan Port as a key gateway to the East and strengthen commerce hyperlinks throughout the area,” Lee stated.
“It’ll facilitate smoother items motion, help the financial growth of the East Coast, and drive vital financial advantages, together with job creation and enhanced commerce alternatives,” he added.
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