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The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Off-peak incentives will be offered to reduce traffic at Port Klang
PUTRAJAYA: Financial incentives will be offered to encourage hauliers to space out their entry into Port Klang so that traffic congestion in and around the port could be better managed, says the Transport Ministry. In particular, sums starting from RM7.50 for vehicles will be offered as a pilot programme beginning August, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic) after he chaired the National Logistics Task Force meeting here yesterday. Hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours (8pm to 8am) will receive RM15 for dual movements (enter and exit within the same time band) and RM7.50 for single movements. 'The cost of this incentive will be funded through a Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10 payable by hauliers entering the port during peak hours (8am to 8pm). 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives will be exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays. These measures provide clear incentives to help the industry move towards safer and more efficient practices,' said Loke of the scheme that is expected to be fully in place by the end of the year. In the same vein, importers and exporters that shift at least 50% of their haulage activity to off-peak hours by July 1 will also qualify for additional free storage time at the port. At present, a four-day free storage period is standard before charges apply. Loke said companies that do not maintain a 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak movements may lose this free storage incentive. Currently, about 70% of haulage activity at Port Klang take place during peak hours, contributing to congestion and delays. The port saw a 9% increase in container volume in 2024, putting further pressure on surrounding roads. To address the issue, the Port Klang Authority (PKA) set up a special task force in January to study traffic patterns and recommended measures that included the introduction of these off-peak incentives. 'The goal is to spread out truck movements and reduce traffic during busy hours. This will not only ease congestion but also make our roads safer for everyone,' said Loke. When asked about yesterday's meeting between ministers and the Prime Minister, Loke confirmed that no reshuffling was mentioned at the occasion. 'Yes, there was a meeting with the Prime Minister, but I was not informed of any Cabinet changes. The Prime Minister said the Transport Minister remains,' he replied when asked whether the discussion centred on filling the two vacant ministerial posts. The vacancies arose following the resignations of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad this week as Economy Minister and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister respectively.
Barnama
5 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.
New Straits Times
6 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.
