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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Off-peak incentive, additional free savings period introduced to handle Port Klang congestion
PUTRAJAYA: The National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today approved the Off-Peak Incentive and Additional Free Storage Period to address accidents involving heavy vehicles and road congestion leading to Port Klang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that through the new scheme, goods carriers or hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive an incentive of RM15 for dual movement. An incentive of RM7.50 will be given for a single movement. 'The cost of this incentive will be borne through the Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be charged to hauliers entering the port during peak hours, which is 8 am to 8 pm. 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives are exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays,' he said in a press conference after chairing the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/ 2025 here today. According to Loke, the pilot project for the incentive will begin this August and full implementation is expected to begin early next year. 'This is a policy or initiative that we are discussing together with industry players and port operators. 'It is to encourage the movement of more hauliers during off-peak hours to Port Klang. This will be able to disperse traffic during peak hours,' he said. Meanwhile, Loke said NLTF also approved an incentive whereby importers or exporters who shift at least 50 per cent of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours before or on July 1 will be eligible to receive an extension of the free storage period. 'Failure to achieve this target may result in the incentive being withdrawn. 'If importers or exporters fail to pick up or deliver containers from or to the port according to the 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak hours, the additional free storage period given will be reduced,' he said. Loke said starting July 1, port infrastructure would be used as an additional method to expand enforcement on the issue of overloading by heavy vehicles. 'Enforcement will be implemented at all federal ports in Peninsular Malaysia and details on the policy of overloading offence will be communicated by the respective Port Authorities to industry players,' he said. He said the introduction of incentives to shift to off-peak hours is part of the Transport Ministry's long-term commitment to improve road safety for the well-being of road users.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Off-peak incentive, free savings to ease Port Klang congestion
PUTRAJAYA: The National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today approved the Off-Peak Incentive and Additional Free Storage Period to address accidents involving heavy vehicles and road congestion leading to Port Klang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that through the new scheme, goods carriers or hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive an incentive of RM15 for dual movement. An incentive of RM7.50 will be given for a single movement. 'The cost of this incentive will be borne through the Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be charged to hauliers entering the port during peak hours, which is 8 am to 8 pm. 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives are exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays,' he said in a press conference after chairing the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/ 2025 here today. According to Loke, the pilot project for the incentive will begin this August and full implementation is expected to begin early next year. 'This is a policy or initiative that we are discussing together with industry players and port operators. 'It is to encourage the movement of more hauliers during off-peak hours to Port Klang. This will be able to disperse traffic during peak hours,' he said. Meanwhile, Loke said NLTF also approved an incentive whereby importers or exporters who shift at least 50 per cent of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours before or on July 1 will be eligible to receive an extension of the free storage period. 'Failure to achieve this target may result in the incentive being withdrawn. 'If importers or exporters fail to pick up or deliver containers from or to the port according to the 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak hours, the additional free storage period given will be reduced,' he said. Loke said starting July 1, port infrastructure would be used as an additional method to expand enforcement on the issue of overloading by heavy vehicles. 'Enforcement will be implemented at all federal ports in Peninsular Malaysia and details on the policy of overloading offence will be communicated by the respective Port Authorities to industry players,' he said. He said the introduction of incentives to shift to off-peak hours is part of the Transport Ministry's long-term commitment to improve road safety for the well-being of road users.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Off-Peak Incentive, Additional Free Savings Period Introduced To Handle Port Klang Congestion
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 (Bernama) -- The National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today approved the Off-Peak Incentive and Additional Free Storage Period to address accidents involving heavy vehicles and road congestion leading to Port Klang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that through the new scheme, goods carriers or hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive an incentive of RM15 for dual movement. An incentive of RM7.50 will be given for a single movement. 'The cost of this incentive will be borne through the Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be charged to hauliers entering the port during peak hours, which is 8 am to 8 pm. 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives are exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays,' he said in a press conference after chairing the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/ 2025 here today. According to Loke, the pilot project for the incentive will begin this August and full implementation is expected to begin early next year. 'This is a policy or initiative that we are discussing together with industry players and port operators. 'It is to encourage the movement of more hauliers during off-peak hours to Port Klang. This will be able to disperse traffic during peak hours,' he said. Meanwhile, Loke said NLTF also approved an incentive whereby importers or exporters who shift at least 50 per cent of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours before or on July 1 will be eligible to receive an extension of the free storage period.
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
'Focus on this one,' Loke says when quizzed over resignation call
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke deflected questions on whether his party's ministers will resign over the 'no further action' (NFA) granted in Teoh Beng Hock's case. 'Just focus on this one first. Today is the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting,' he said at a press conference after an event in Putrajaya today.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Port Klang hauliers to get incentives for avoiding peak hours
PUTRAJAYA: Hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive cash incentives to reduce congestion and improve logistics efficiency, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced today. He said hauliers will be eligible for a RM15 incentive for dual movements and RM7.50 for single movements made during off-peak hours. Loke said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to regulate heavy vehicle movement and reduce traffic buildup at the port. "This incentive or initiative will be implemented in phases. The pilot project is expected to begin in August, with full implementation expected to start next year. "We have discussed this initiative with industry players and port operators in efforts to encourage more haulier movement during off-peak hours to Port Klang," he said after the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/2025 here today. He said the incentive will be funded through a Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be imposed on hauliers entering the port during peak hours, from 8.00am to 8.00pm. "The TAC and incentives will not apply on Sundays and public holidays to ensure smoother logistics operations without overburdening industry players," he said. Meanwhile, he said NLTF has also approved an incentive whereby importers or exporters who shift at least 50 percent of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours on or before July 1 will be eligible for an extension of the free storage period. "Failure to meet this target may result in the withdrawal of the incentive. "If the importer or exporter fails to collect or deliver containers to or from the port in accordance with a 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak hours, the additional free storage period granted will be reduced," he said. Currently, importers and exporters are generally given up to four days of free storage before storage charges apply. He explained that the nine per cent growth in container handling at Port Klang in 2024 has driven a significant increase in goods vehicle traffic during peak hours, with 70 per cent of haulage activity concentrated in this window. This surge has impacted logistics efficiency and placed added pressure on surrounding road infrastructure. "To tackle this challenge, the Port Klang Authority (PKA) formed a dedicated Task Force on Jan 7, following a decision at NLTF Meeting No. 2/2024 on Nov 25, 2024. "The Task Force, comprising key stakeholders, will analyse traffic patterns, propose solutions, and incentivise off-peak haulier movements to ease congestion. "In parallel, the government also aims to leverage on initiatives under NLTF to help alleviate road congestion and reduce the risk of accidents between goods and passenger vehicles ensuring safer and more efficient transport networks," he said.
