From
left: Puan Suriyati, Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia; Joanne Chin, Teleport; YB
Puan Vivian Wong, Member of Parliament Sandakan; En. Musdalifa bin Abdullah,
GTR; Tuan Mohamad Nazri, Lapangan Terbang Sandakan; Tuan Azlan, Jabatan Kastam
Diraja Malaysia; Cik Sheena Formentera, GTR.
Sandakan,
25 April, 2025 – Ground Team Red Sdn Bhd (GTR), Malaysia's leading provider of
airline ground handling services, in partnership with Teleport, Southeast
Asia's integrated eCommerce logistics specialist, officially launched a new air cargo terminal in Sandakan on 23 April. The new facility aims to strengthen
cross-border trade capabilities and enhance import-export throughput in Sabah,
supporting the state's economic growth initiatives.
The
launch ceremony was officiated by YB Puan Vivian Wong, Member of Parliament for
Sandakan, marking a significant development in the region's air cargo
infrastructure.
The
Sandakan Air Cargo Terminal is equipped with advanced cargo handling systems
designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. This facility
represents the first step in a joint expansion strategy between GTR and
Teleport, with plans to develop additional cargo terminals in Kota Kinabalu and
Tawau airports to fully realize the capabilities and opportunities that Sabah
has to offer.
Mr.
Musdalifa Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of GTR, outlined the company's
vision: "Today's launch represents the first step in GTR's comprehensive
expansion strategy across Sabah. Beginning with Sandakan, and soon to be
followed by facilities in Kota Kinabalu and Tawau, we are committed to
developing efficient and practical cargo infrastructure throughout the region.
Working with airlines and logistics solution providers, we believe that the
logistics ecosystem serves as the backbone of economic development. By
investing in this facility and the planned network across Sabah, we aim to
remove trade barriers and create new opportunities for businesses of all
sizes."
GTR
has confirmed that as demand for air cargo services in Sandakan increases, the
company is prepared to promptly expand the terminal size to meet growing needs.
The facility will incorporate sustainability features, energy-efficient
systems, and processes that reduce environmental impact while maximizing
operational efficiency.
YB
Puan Vivian Wong emphasized the economic importance of this development:
"This facility will enhance our logistics capabilities and open new
opportunities for local businesses to connect with markets across Malaysia and
beyond. It represents a vital investment in Sandakan's cross-border trade
infrastructure that will create jobs and stimulate economic growth,
particularly supporting our expanding electric vehicle industry at POIC and
enhancing our agricultural export capabilities."
Pete
Chareonwongsak, Chief Executive Officer of Teleport, added: "Sabah is a
very important hub for Teleport, as it represents our second best performing
air cargo hub in Malaysia, after Kuala Lumpur, in terms of combined
import-export throughput. We want to move eCommerce everywhere – beyond capital
cities. Therefore, investing in this facility in Sandakan is our commitment to
ensure that eCommerce businesses of all sizes, especially businesses in
Sandakan, have access to affordable and reliable cross-border delivery, as fast
as next-day. Teleport's 40+ partner airlines will also benefit from this
facility."
Key to
the success of Teleport’s growth plan to move 2 million parcels by end 2025, is
in strategically enhancing its ground handling and processing infrastructure,
to be able to support the anticipated volume. Teleport’s partnership with GTR
leverages on both parties' strength and experience in the region.
This
new cargo terminal is designed to support increased trade flows between Sabah,
Peninsular Malaysia, and international markets, with a focus on developing
Sabah as a key logistics hub in the region.
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