Kuantan Port has achieved another significant milestone by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL). This landmark agreement heralds the start of a transformative collaboration for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) freight transportation services.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Lee Chun Fai, Chairman of Kuantan Port and Group CEO & Managing Director of IJM Corporation Berhad, and Dato’ Sri Darwis Abdul Razak, Chief Executive Officer of MRL. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Transport, YB Loke Siew Fook, at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, symbolizing a new era in logistics by shifting freight transportation from road to rail via Kuantan Port.
In a concurrent development, Perodua also signed an MoU with MRL, represented by its President and CEO, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
The ECRL spur line’s direct connection to Kuantan Port is set to revolutionize the movement of goods, enhancing connectivity and efficiency between the West and East Coasts of Malaysia. This partnership aims to deliver competitive logistics costs and improved delivery times for both imports and exports.
Through this strategic partnership, Kuantan Port is poised to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic growth, paving the way for innovative and efficient logistics solutions.
