MODES OF TRANSPORTATION IN MALAYSIA

Road

Road transportation is one of the most basic and historical means of transportation from one place to another. There are many different types of automobiles found on roads, although trucks and carriers typically are used for carrying or delivering freight. Advantage for this transportation is ideal for short distance, ideal for sending by courier shortage to customer and so on.  Example of big road company  transportation in Malaysia:

Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 41 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operation in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country. KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customers’ requirements.

  

Rail

Rail transport using freight trains for shipping goods. Freight trains are usually powered by diesel, electric and steam. Usually trains are used to carry heavy goods such as coal, iron, tin, and others. Advantage: This transport is, prompt delivery, cost effective, and has a huge space capacity. Example of big rail company transportation in Malaysia:

Rail based freight transportation service in Peninsular Malaysia is operated by KTMB covering a total track length of 2,262 km. KTMB also has terminal facilities at 11 locations comprising dry-port, inland container terminal, seaport and freight terminal.

Water

Water transport uses ships and large commercial vessels that carry billions of tons of cargo every year. Developed in the 18th century, steam engines have been a long favourite choice for making ships move. Moreover, transport via water is considerably less expensive than other logistics methods, which makes it one of the most widely used choices of transport for merchandise. Example of big water company transportation in Malaysia:

Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC Berhad) was incorporated on 9 November, 1968. MISC is the leading shipping company in Malaysia. Shareholders are Petronas and the Employees Provident Fund.

Major trading company including ownership and operation of ships, activities related to shipping and handling offshore floating facilities as well as ship repair and renovation, construction works and engineering ship alteration. With a fleet of 115 ships with a variety of modern and combined tonnage of more than 15,000,000 DWT. DWT are a measure of how much weight a ship is carrying or can safely carry.

Air

Air transport is more expensive than all other means of transportation it is undeniably most time-efficient. Perishable merchandise like fruits and vegetables are mostly sent by air. Example of big air company transportation in Malaysia:

The Company ("MASkargo") is a cargo airline with its head office in the Advanced Cargo Centre (ACC) on the grounds of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is a cargo division of its parent company Malaysia Airlines that operates scheduled, charter air cargo services as well as airport to seaport cargo logistics via ground transportation.

Pipeline

Pipeline transport is the transportation of goods through a pipe. Liquids and gases are transported in pipelines and any chemically stable substance can be sent through a pipeline. Advantage of this transportation is Large-volume transportation, Excellent safety , with fewer than two incidents per 10,000 kilometres of pipeline per year , Secure supply and so on.  Example of big pipeline company transportation in Malaysia: Misi Setia Oil & Gas Sdn. Bhd. (MSOG) was incorporated in June 2002 to venture into Malaysian Oil & Gas Industry. MSOG, a company with dual certifications of ISO 9001:2008 & OHSAS 18001:2007 and Petronas Product Services Registration, has grown to his full capabilities and abilities in the following business activities: