Mapping Malaysia's Resource Centres

156 MAPPING MALAYSIA’S RESOURCE CENTRES KONTENA NASIONAL BERHAD (KONTENA NASIONAL) Introduction Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s first and premier haulier and logistics company with over 40 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country to cater for the country’s need to deliver containers for import and export. Over time, KNB services have expanded from container haulage to include other logistics services such as warehousing, freight forwarding, distribution, project cargo, custom brokerage, marine agency services, halal logistics and more to become a total logistics solutions provider. Area of Expertise KNB has a nationwide presence across Malaysia, especially near all main ports with the strength of 640 strong workforce combined with an extensive fleet of prime movers, trailers, storage facilities and IT infrastructure. KNB also upholds the highest standards in safety and security for all its clients in offering: 1. Total Logistics & Management Services; 2. Haulage; 3. Warehouse consolidation & distribution; 4. International Freight Forwarding; 5. Sea and air freight; 6. Customs Brokerage; 7. Marine Agency Services; 8. Project Cargo logistics and management; 9. Vessel & aircraft charters; 10. Cross border transportation; 11. Inventory management; 12. Halal Logistics; and 13. Other value-added Services e.g. Permit application, tax exemption, etc. Strengths and Achievements KNB’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kontena Nasional Global Logistics Sdn. Bhd. (KNGL), is the first government-appointed freight forwarder and Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO). KNGL has vast experience in managing logistics services for cargo purchased by the Government and plays a major role in handling logistics delivery requirements for government megaprojects since 1973. Its experienced and knowledgeable logistics team offers a range of services such as project cargo handling, permit application, tax exemption and marine agency services which are punctuated by: 1. Over 40 years of experience in Logistics Services and Logistics Management; P O R T , L O G I S T I C S A N D C O U R I E R