Hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours to receive incentives

 Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says this will be funded by a terminal access charge imposed on those entering during peak hours.

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the 9% growth in container handling at Port Klang in 2024 has driven a significant increase in goods vehicle traffic during peak hours.

PETALING JAYA:

 Hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive incentives, funded by a terminal access charge (TAC) imposed on those entering during peak hours.

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said this was approved during the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today in view of the recent increase in road accidents involving heavy vehicles.

He said hauliers will receive a RM15 incentive for “dual movements” (entering and exiting the port with full container loads) and RM7.50 for “single movements” (entering with a laden container and exiting with an empty one).

“The cost of this incentive will be funded through a TAC of RM10 imposed on hauliers entering the port during peak hours from 8am to 8pm.

“The imposition of the TAC and provision of incentives will be exempted on Sundays and public holidays,” he said.

According to federal traffic police, accidents involving lorries caused 1,457 deaths over the past six years.

This year, 260 deaths have been recorded, the second highest in a single year after the 274 reported in 2019.

Loke said the 9% growth in container handling at Port Klang in 2024 has driven a significant increase in goods vehicle traffic during peak hours, with 70% of haulage activity concentrated in this window.

“This surge has impacted logistics efficiency and placed added pressure on surrounding infrastructure,” he said.

Loke also said the NLTF has approved an extension of the four-day free storage period for importers and exporters who shift at least 50% of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours on or before July 1.

“If the importer or exporter fails to collect or deliver containers to or from the port in a 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak hours, the additional free storage period granted will be reduced,” he said. - FMT