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Segamat Inland Port has resumed operations after a decade of dormancy, targeting 6,000 TEUs by year-end. The facility handles cargo for northern Johor, southern Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, reducing truck movements and supporting regional industrial growth.
A lorry transporting flammable liquid skidded near railway tracks in Johor on August 5, triggering a power outage that disrupted ETS and Shuttle Selatan services. KTMB deployed shuttle buses and offered fare adjustments.
Courier giant J&T Express Malaysia has secured the role of official logistics sponsor for the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) celebrations, pledging comprehensive logistics support and air freight services for festivities across the nation.
Egypt and Russia are pursuing expanded cooperation through new joint economic ventures, including grain and petroleum logistics corridors, advancing nuclear power development, and launching seasonal flights to enhance tourism between the nations.
A proposed Malaysia-Thailand border economic zone could significantly boost bilateral trade and regional development by improving infrastructure, reducing logistics costs, and attracting investment, economists say.
Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link is forecast to deliver RM80 to RM90 billion in cumulative economic value by 2047, driven by 21 Economic Accelerator Projects and logistics hubs across the east coast region.