Freight outlook bright, but risks linger
The outlook for the domestic freight and logistics sector has turned more constructive, supported by easing geopolitical tensions following the extension of the US-Iran ceasefire and resilient intra-Asia trade flows.
More than 2,600 co-op stores to open nationwide help cushion cost of living, says Sim
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 2,600 cooperative retail stores nationwide will soon be activated to help Malaysians cushion the impact of the rising cost of living.
BUKIT KAYU HITAM ICD TO POWER CROSS-BORDER TRADE
The Bukit Kayu Hitam Inland Container Depot (ICD) is rapidly emerging as one of the most important logistics developments in Northern Malaysia, positioning itself as a key gateway for cross-border trade between Malaysia and Thailand.
MTT Shipping’s listing raises RM653mil
MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd slipped below its initial public offering (IPO) price on its market debut, turning underwater after an initially firm start.
Courier services’ tech lifeline
Accelerating technology use may be the only way for logistics companies, especially those in the competitive courier services segment, to operate in an increasingly challenging landscape where fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict have further eroded margins.
Proposal to restore 300-litre Budi95 quota for media to be tabled on Tuesday, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: A proposal to increase the Budi95 subsidy quota for media practitioners will be tabled at the National Economic Action Council meeting next Tuesday (April 21).
AI, eCommerce tailwinds to buoy logistics sector
Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the domestic logistics sector's growth to remain steady in 2026, benefiting from booming eCommerce, supported by the global tech upcycle led by artificial intelligence data centre demand, a resilient US economy, and potential trade diversion amid US-China trade tensions.
Shipowners eye Hormuz ceasefire window for 800 trapped vessels
Shipowners are scrambling to understand the fine print in a ceasefire that could temporarily open up the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to take advantage of a potential window to extract more than 800 ships trapped in the Persian Gulf.
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.
