“The Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone – Perlis Inland Clearance Depot (PIP) has handled 100,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo in the four-and-a-half months since it began full operations in April.”
“Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the achievement demonstrates PIP’s significant potential as a strategic gateway for cross-border trade, thus strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional logistics hub.”
” ‘We understand that PIP’s collaboration has involved areas such as Belawan in North Sumatra, Indonesia, which could facilitate the expansion of this logistics route to cover three countries on this side,’ he told a press conference during his visit to PIP…”
“The minister said the federal government had allocated RM327 million to build a bonded road, flyover and railway spur line, leveraging Perlis’ location to offer more competitive logistics costs, high-value investments and greater economic opportunities for the people.”
“Meanwhile, in a statement from NCIA, Akmal Nasrullah said PIP’s links with Penang Port and Indonesia’s Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT) had established a 388-km logistics corridor connecting Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.”
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See also: Port of Belawan: Indonesia’s Strategic Trade Gateway in North Sumatra
“The Port of Belawan, also known as Belawan Port (UN/LOCODE: IDBLW), is Indonesia’s primary seaport serving North Sumatra. Located near Medan on the Strait of Malacca, it serves as a vital hub for containerized cargo, bulk commodities, breakbulk, reefer goods, and project cargo. The port connects regional agricultural and manufacturing sectors to international markets across Southeast Asia, China, India, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.”